Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Star Trek (2009)
July 2, 2013 | David Farnor
This fast, fun reboot for the USS Enterprise is a treat for fans and newcomers alike.Read More
VOD film review: A Field in England
July 2, 2013 | David Farnor
Ben Wheatley’s supernatural fistful of horrors is brilliantly terrifying – and terrifyingly brilliant.Read More
VOD film review: Stoker
July 1, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Park Chan-wook Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode, Nicole Kidman Certificate: 18 Watch Stoker online in the UK: Disney+ / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google
Halfway through Stoker, India (Wasikowska) sits at a … Read More
VOD film review: Catfish
June 29, 2013 | David Farnor
This eye-opening documentary is the most fun you can have watching someone else make friends online.Read More
VOD film review: The Battle of the Sexes (2013)
June 28, 2013 | David Farnor
This fun, rousing documentary about Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs’ landmark showdown lets the tennis do the talking.Read More
VOD film review: Cloud Atlas
June 26, 2013 | David Farnor
A stunning portrait of life across time and worlds, the Wachowskis’ epic is bloated, bewildering and absurdly ambitious. In a good way.Read More
VOD film review: Song for Marion
June 25, 2013 | David Farnor
A winning cast and warm-hearted musical numbers make this rousing drama a beautifully feel-good treat.Read More
VOD film review: Warrior
June 22, 2013 | Chris Bryant
This hard-hitting MMA drama starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton packs a real punch.Read More
VOD film review: To the Wonder
June 17, 2013 | David Farnor
At times, it borders on self-parody – but if you’re going to watch a filmmaker parody himself, make sure it’s Terrence Malick.Read More
VOD film review: The Hunter
June 16, 2013 | Chris Bryant
Willem Dafoe delivers a striking turn as a lone mercenary in this subtle, sharp thriller.Read More
