Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Amazon Prime film review: Last Night
April 26, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Massy Tadjedin Cast: Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, Guillaume Canet, Eva Mendes Certificate: 15 Watch Last Night online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
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VOD film review: Attack the Block
April 26, 2013 | David FarnorJodie Whittaker and John Boyega are fantastic in Joe Cornish’s small-scale sci-fi gem.Read More
VOD film review: Rubber
April 26, 2013 | David FarnorDumb, clever, violent and bonkers. Rubber is a gory bit of oddball satire.Read More
VOD film review: The Monk (2011)
April 18, 2013 | David FarnorVincent Cassel is excellent in this taut, gothic tale of darkness, temptation and revenge.Read More
VOD film review: Franklyn
April 10, 2013 | David FarnorGothic fantasy and gloomy tragedy collide in this visually compelling urban fairy tale.Read More
VOD film review: Fast Girls
March 16, 2013 | David FarnorThis believable British underdog drama is as feel-good as sports movies get. Read More
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