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Reviews and recommendations of what films and TV shows are worth watching online on Amazon Prime Instant Video – and what to avoid.
VOD film review: Good Night Oppy
January 6, 2023 | James RIt’s been almost 20 years since Opportunity touched down on Mars to carry out an observational mission on Earth’s red neighbour. What was meant to be a 90-day voyage, though, didn’t go as planned: the Mars Exploration Rover completed that … Read More
VOD film review: Men (2022)
January 5, 2023 | James RAlex Garland’s atmospheric exploration of toxic masculinity becomes a tired, repetitive cycle.Read More
Jack Ryan Season 3 review: A disappointing step backwards
January 2, 2023 | Chris BryantA shameful explosion of stereotypes drags Jack Ryan backwards into the past.Read More
VOD film review: Something from Tiffany’s
December 26, 2022 | Ivan RadfordA shallow script is given a polish by a charming cast in this glossy Christmas-set romance.Read More
VOD film review: Your Christmas or Mine?
December 24, 2022 | Ivan RadfordA charming cast makes this unmemorable festive rom-com a likeable low-key offering.Read More
A Christmas Story review: A delightful, nostalgic classic
December 17, 2022 | Matthew TurnerAdult Ralphie Parker reminisces about a family Christmas from his childhood in Bob Clark’s delightful, nostalgic classic.Read More
Batman: The Animated Series: The 10 Best Episodes
December 4, 2022 | Matthew TurnerBatman: The Animated Series (1992 – 1995) is routinely praised as being one of the best animated TV shows ever made, as well as being the all-time greatest adaptation of the character. Developed by animator Bruce Timm, and writers Paul … Read More
Why The Devil’s Hour should be your next box set
November 27, 2022 | James RThere’s more than meets the eye in this intriguing, complex thriller, anchored by a chilling turn by Peter Capaldi.Read More
VOD film review: The People We Hate at the Wedding
November 20, 2022 | James RThis unfunny, unmemorable romantic comedy lives up to its own title.Read More
VOD film review: Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)
November 4, 2022 | Josh Slater-WilliamsThe Esiri brothers’ arresting debut feature is an evocative portrait of Lagos.Read More