Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Fast Five
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
The addition of Dwayne Johnson makes Fast Five the most entertainingly furious load of nonsense yet.Read More
VOD film review: For Ellen
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
So Yong Kim’s drama about an estranged father and daughter is a moving tale powered by raw performances.Read More
VOD film review: Flight
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
An excellent Denzel Washington keeps things on course in this heavy-handed drama.Read More
VOD film review: Chasing Ice
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
This visual proof of climate change’s impact in action is devastatingly beautiful and beautifully devastating.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 009 Re: Cyborg
June 4, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Kenji Kamiyama Cast: Mamoru Miyano, Hisao Egawa, Toshiko Fujita, Hiroshi Kamiya Certificate: 12 Watch 009 Re: Cyborg online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
As the old saying goes, … Read More
VOD film review: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
June 2, 2013 | David Farnor
This slight, whimsical comedy-drama stays afloat thanks to some charming performances.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Fast & Furious
June 1, 2013 | David Farnor
Solid stunts and shiny vehicles make for an entertaining 10 minutes. The rest is just exhaust.Read More
VOD film review: Submarine
May 25, 2013 | David Farnor
Richard Ayoade’s gently hilarious directorial debut is quality naval gazing cinema. Read More
VOD film review: 3:10 to Yuma
May 25, 2013 | David Farnor
Explosive yet character-driven, this Western has energy to spare.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Tabloid
May 25, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Errol Morris Cast: Joyce McKinney Certificate: 15
“Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess…” Thus starts the biopic of Joyce McKinney, an odd, bubbly and likeable sixty-something with an outrageous past. Tabloid is a tale of … Read More
