Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
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
VOD film review: Lifeforce
October 14, 2013 | Ian Loring
Tobe Hoope’s sci-fi horror will leave you smiling – and wondering how the hell this ever got made.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Adore
October 12, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Anne Fontaine Cast: Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuel, James Frecheville, Ben Mendelsohn Certificate: 15 Watch Adore online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
“What have we done?”
That’s Roz … Read More
VOD film review: The Kid with a Bike
October 11, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne Cast: Thomas Doret, Cécile De France, Jérémie Renier Certificate: 12 Watch online: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Curzon Home Cinema / Google Play
Every day during the 57th London … Read More
VOD film review: Quartet (2012)
October 10, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Dustin Hoffman Cast: Tom Courtenay, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins Certificate: 12 Watch Quartet online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Old age … Read More
VOD film review: Breathe In
October 10, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Drake Doremus Cast: Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce Certificate: 15 Watch Breathe In online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
“I don’t want to be living a life where I’m … Read More
