Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Submarine
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorRichard Ayoade’s gently hilarious directorial debut is quality naval gazing cinema. Read More
VOD film review: 3:10 to Yuma
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorExplosive yet character-driven, this Western has energy to spare.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Tabloid
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Errol Morris Cast: Joyce McKinney Certificate: 15
“Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess…” Thus starts the biopic of Joyce McKinney, an odd, bubbly and likeable sixty-something with an outrageous past. Tabloid is a tale of … Read More
VOD film review: Death Proof
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorQuentin Tarantino’s fifth movie spends all day barking but never bites.Read More
VOD film review: The American
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorAnton Corbijn sticks to his sedated guns for this gorgeously atmospheric assassin drama.Read More
VOD film review: Michael Clayton
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Tony Gilroy Cast: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack Certificate: 15 Watch Michael Clayton online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Who is Michael Clayton? Part lawyer, … Read More
Amazon Prime film review: The Counterfeiters
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Stefan Ruzowitsky Cast: Karl Markovics, August Diehl Certificate: 15 Watch The Counterfeiters online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Based upon the memoirs of survivor Adolf … Read More
VOD film review: Once
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorA hugely moving romance about music. And a broken Hoover.Read More
VOD film review: The Other Guys
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorAdam McKay’s cop comedy doesn’t always hit its target, but frequently finds your funny bone.Read More
VOD film review: The Last Exorcism
May 25, 2013 | David FarnorThe Last Exorcism blends belief, doubt and humour to produce some seriously scary cinema.Read More