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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.
The Man in the High Castle Season 1: A masterclass in world-building and what-ifs
December 14, 2016 | David FarnorWith Season 2 of The Man in the High Castle on the way, we look back at the final episodes of Season 1. Warning: This contains spoilers.
“A wise man once said to me, fate is fluid, destiny is in … Read More
VOD film review: Room 237
December 13, 2016 | David FarnorThis collage of The Shining conspiracy theories is a bonkers yet fascinating study of how art finds meaning with its audience.Read More
VOD film review: Bone Tomahawk
December 12, 2016 | Luke ChannellVisceral, violent and distress, this is an expertly executed mix of Western and horror.Read More
VOD film review: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
December 11, 2016 | David FarnorFunny and feel-good, Taika Waititi’s coming-of-age comedy is a daft and delightful adventure.Read More
VOD film review: Anomalisa
December 11, 2016 | Ivan RadfordCharlie Kaufman’s unromantic romance is a sad, sweet, strangely profound study of human isolation and the need for connection.Read More
VOD film review: Suicide Squad
December 9, 2016 | David FarnorUnfunny and unsurprising, this uneven antihero blockbuster is frustratingly all over the place.Read More
Amazon Prime Video TV review: Mozart in the Jungle Season 3
December 9, 2016 | David FarnorLet’s be clear on this: Mozart in the Jungle is not a show about Mozart trying to stay alive in the jungle. But it might as well be, given how delightful it is.
Amazon’s musical comedy series surprised some … Read More
VOD film review: The Shallows
December 8, 2016 | Mike WilliamsA surprisingly effective survival horror.Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Magpie
December 6, 2016 | Mark HarrisonAn emotional road trip movie that makes the most of its low budget.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 3
December 2, 2016 | David FarnorAfter The Grand Tour spun out of control into disappointing territory in its difficult second lap, Episode 3 of Amazon’s motoring show sees Clarkson, Hammond and May get back on course. Yes, the Top Gear trio are back where they … Read More
















