Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Wadjda
November 27, 2013 | David FarnorThe fact that this rebellious and ambitious coming-of-age tale of exists is inspiring. That it’s fantastic to boot makes it a joy.Read More
50 years on: A look back at Mary Poppins
November 25, 2013 | Neil BrazierDisney’s classic musical, starring Julie Andrews as the iconic nanny, is practically perfect in every way.
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VOD film review: Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger
November 24, 2013 | David FarnorThis trying festive sequel sparkles and shines, but only intermittently.Read More
VOD film review: Johnny English Reborn
November 24, 2013 | David FarnorRowan Atkinson is wasted in this unnecessary, uneven sequel.Read More
VOD film review: Berberian Sound Studio
November 23, 2013 | David FarnorA fascinating meta-horror featuring Toby Jones, some cabbages and a dangerously aroused goblin? Foley crap, it’s awesome.Read More
VOD film review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
November 23, 2013 | David FarnorRooney Mara and Daniel Craig are excellent in David Fincher’s chilling, stylish remake of the Swedish thriller.Read More
MUBI UK film review: Computer Chess
November 22, 2013 | Chris BlohmAndrew Bujalski black-and-white oddity is a hilarious, profound and eccentric tribute to social awkwardness.Read More
VOD film review: The Boys Are Back
November 21, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Scott Hicks Cast: Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, George McKay, Emma Booth, Julia Blake, Nicholas McAnulty Certificate: 12 Watch The Boys Are Back online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) … Read More
VOD film review: Despicable Me 2
November 21, 2013 | David FarnorThere aren’t many films that really understand children. This surprisingly heartfelt sequel is one of them.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The World’s End
November 20, 2013 | David FarnorThe Cornetto trilogy bows out with an uneven, underwhelming comedy.Read More