Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Wanted
December 4, 2013 | David Farnor
Shallow and silly, this mediocre actioner has just enough flair to entertain. Read More
VOD film review: Alan Partridge – Alpha Papa
December 2, 2013 | David Farnor
If Alan Partridge directed a movie about himself, this would be it.Read More
VOD film review: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
December 1, 2013 | David Farnor
Brad Bird’s live-action cartoon makes for a thrilling spy sequel.Read More
VOD film review: Saving Santa
December 1, 2013 | David Farnor
Some rescuing still required.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Last Stand
November 30, 2013 | Andrew Jones
Arnie’s return to leading action man is enjoyable, but infuriatingly not as good as it could have been.Read More
VOD film review: Monsters
November 30, 2013 | David Farnor
Emotional more than visceral, Monsters is a moving sci-fi with a down-to-earth heart.Read More
VOD film review: The Hangover Part III
November 29, 2013 | David Farnor
All this banal third outing manages is to be slightly less offensive than the last one.Read More
VOD film review: Caesar Must Die
November 29, 2013 | David Farnor
This prison-set documentary is an inspiring demonstration of the transformative power of theatre.Read More
A Tale of Two Lanterns: Green Lantern (2011) vs. First Flight
November 28, 2013 | Chris Bryant
Director: Martin Campbell Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Strong Certificate: 12 Watch Green Lantern online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
We compare the 2011 superhero movie starring Ryan Reynolds with … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
November 28, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson Cast: John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris Certificate: 18 Watch A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
