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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.
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 3
March 8, 2015 | David Farnor“Look at those we have sacrificed for Jesus Christ.”
That’s Floki to Ragnar after they fight Princess Kwenthrith’s snivelling brother. Vikings’ creator, Michael Hirst, has always had a strong feel for the clash of two cultures that sits at the … Read More
VOD film review: Season of the Witch
March 7, 2015 | David FarnorThe Piranha 3D of horror, this medieval fantasy is as ridiculous as any fan of Nic Cage or caged witches could wish.Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 13 (Canaries)
March 6, 2015 | Matthew TurnerThis week’s episode opens with a startling sequence of the two Canaries (Laurel and Sara) battling each other. As teasers go, it’s pretty effective… until Peter Stormare’s name crops up on the opening credits a few seconds later, causing any … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 12 (Remember)
March 3, 2015 | Neil BrazierWe’ve had a lot of blatant symbolism thrown at us these past few weeks on The Walking Dead and that trend continues as the survivors enter the Alexandria settlement.
It’s a curious place that seems far too good to be … Read More
VOD film review: Limitless
March 1, 2015 | David FarnorBradley Cooper is brilliant in this frenetic thriller that fires on all synapses. Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 2
February 28, 2015 | David FarnorWhat do you do after having your uncle slaughtered at the hand of violent Norse warriors? Princess Kwenthrith’s orgasmic scream of… whatever it was gives way to an equally disturbing bloodlust in Episode 2 of Vikings Season 3, as she … Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 12 (Uprising)
February 27, 2015 | Matthew TurnerAs was widely expected, this week’s episode sees Oliver’s return to Starling City, neatly wrapping up the Brick storyline in three episodes and providing some clear direction on where the rest of the season is headed. What perhaps wasn’t so … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 11 (The Distance)
February 24, 2015 | Neil BrazierWarning: This contains spoilers.
The Walking Dead continues its shuffling pace in The Distance, as the group deal with their trust issues surrounding newcomer Aaron (Ross Marquand). After making himself known to the survivors, he promises sanctuary and safety and … Read More
VOD film review: Kung Fu Killer (Kung Fu Jungle)
February 20, 2015 | David FarnorA thrilling display of martial arts that repeatedly hits the spot.Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 11 (Midnight City)
February 20, 2015 | Matthew TurnerAfter showing us the severity of Oliver’s post-cliff-hanger injuries last week, it would have been a bit lame if the show had brought him back to Starling City just one episode later, so Midnight City duly shows us just how … Read More