Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Frankenweenie
August 13, 2013 | David FarnorThis dark yet sweet story of one boy’s attachment to his best friend is a lovely lightning bolt of brilliance.Read More
Netflix UK film review: For A Good Time, Call…
August 13, 2013 | Andrew JonesDirector: Jamie Travis Cast: Lauren Miller, Ari Graynor, Justin Long Certificate: 18 Watch For A Good Time, Call online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Sky Store
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VOD film review: Stolen
August 7, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Simon West Cast: Nic Cage, Josh Lucas, Danny Huston Malin Akerman Certificate: 15 Watch Stolen online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
“Save a purple crayon for daddy.” “As … Read More
VOD film review: Good Vibrations
August 6, 2013 | David FarnorThis infectiously upbeat music biopic will ring in your ears for days.Read More
VOD film review: The Place Beyond the Pines
August 5, 2013 | Chris BryantRyan Gosling and Bradley Cooper are excellent in this quiet, thoughtful and stunning epic of fathers and sons.Read More
VOD film review: Side Effects
August 2, 2013 | David FarnorAn addictive, entertaining thriller that should come with its own warning label.Read More
VOD film review: Rust and Bone
August 2, 2013 | David FarnorAn anti-Free Willy that’s nasty and depressing – but strangely, wonderfully uplifting.Read More
VOD film review: A Late Quartet
August 1, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Yaron Zilberman Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener, Mark Ivanir, Imogen Poots, Nina Lee Certificate: 15 Watch A Late Quartet online in the UK: BBC iPlayer / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
VOD film review: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
July 31, 2013 | David FarnorA darkly fun, but disappointingly formulaic comedyRead More
VOD film review: Super 8
July 30, 2013 | David FarnorAs meta as Cloverfield and as moving as The Goonies.Read More