Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Mamma Mia!
March 16, 2013 | David FarnorThis star-studded Abba musical doesn’t have the self-aware humour needed to truly sing.Read More
VOD film review: Another Year
November 4, 2010 | Selina PearsonAllotments, oboes and awkward conversations. Another Year is two hours of everyday drama and you couldn’t spend it with a nicer couple.Read More
VOD film review: Four Lions
August 12, 2010 | David FarnorChallenging and thought-provoking, Four Lions is a fine achievement for Chris Morris: he’s created a Dad’s Army for modern society.Read More
VOD film review: State of Play
November 10, 2009 | David FarnorThis feature film based on the BBC series is still packed with gripping political thrills.Read More
VOD film review: The White Ribbon
October 27, 2009 | Ameen HojabrMichael Haneke’s claustrophobic fable traces the rise of a fascist ideology in a small community.Read More