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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: Limitless
March 1, 2015 | David Farnor
Bradley 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 Farnor
What 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 Turner
As 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 Brazier
Warning: 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 Farnor
A 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 Turner
After 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
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 1 (Mercenary)
February 20, 2015 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers for Season 1 and 2 of Vikings.
“When will I die?” asks Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) at the start of Season 3 of Vikings.
It’s an ominous question for any main character to ask, especially in … Read More
VOD film review: The Judge
February 19, 2015 | Mark Harrison
This Robert Downey Jr drama nibbles at greatness, but mostly just fishes for Oscars.Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 10 (Them)
February 17, 2015 | Neil Brazier
“We ain’t them,” says Daryl (Norman Reedus), disgusted that Rick (Andrew Lincoln) could compare them to the zombies that have plagued this new world. But watching Episode 10 of Season 5, you could be forgiven for blurring the lines.
The … Read More
VOD film review: Finding Vivian Maier
February 17, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Part detective story and part portrait of an artist, this documentary about the now-celebrated photographer is a fascinating watch.Read More
