Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: The Selfish Giant
October 24, 2013 | David Farnor
Clio Barnard’s scrapheap coming-of-age drama is a tiny, towering study of friendship and class.Read More
VOD film review: The East
October 23, 2013 | David Farnor
The OA’s Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marling team up for this gripping and provocative thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Deep
October 23, 2013 | David Farnor
Baltasar Kormákur moving survival drama finds ordinary truth in extraordinary history.Read More
VOD film review: Behind the Candelabra
October 22, 2013 | Ruby
Director: Steven Soderbergh Cast: Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, Rob Lowe Watch Behind the Candelabra online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
When Michael Douglas appeared at the 2013 Emmys to … Read More
VOD film review: Django Unchained
October 19, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Quentin Tarantino Cast: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio Certificate: 18 Watch Django Unchained online in the UK: Netflix UK / Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google … Read More
VOD film review: The Epic of Everest
October 18, 2013 | David Farnor
An astonishing record of an astonishing feat.Read More
VOD film review: After Earth
October 18, 2013 | James Butlin
This simple tale told well works better as a sci-fi film than a Shyamalan film.Read More
VOD film review: The Kings of Summer
October 16, 2013 | David Farnor
Stand By Me meets Son of Rambow in this infectiously energetic adventure about boys not becoming men.Read More
VOD film review: Seven Psychopaths
October 15, 2013 | David Farnor
An entertaining cast make Martin McDonagh’s self-indulgent Hollywood comedy a fun ride.Read More
VOD film review: Silver Linings Playbook
October 14, 2013 | David Farnor
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence excel in this surprisingly moving comedy-drama.Read More
