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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: The Informant!
July 27, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Steven Soderbergh Cast: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Melanie Lynskey Certificate: 15 Watch The Informant! online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
“Polar bears cover their noses … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 12
July 26, 2014 | Jo BromilowWith just minutes left until we reach the reckoning of Season 2, Hannibal continues with the final few strides of the great chase. But what has been the objective of that chase? For Will to catch Hannibal? For Hannibal to … Read More
VOD film review: Joe
July 23, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: David Gordon Green Cast: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Gary Poulter Certificate: 15
Click here to read our interview with Joe’s director, David Gordon Green.
“These trees are weak. Nobody wants them.”
That’s Joe (Cage) to Gary (Sheridan), whom he … Read More
VOD film review: The LEGO Movie
July 22, 2014 | David FarnorEverything really is awesome in this hilarious, subversive and endlessly inventive animation.Read More
VOD film review: We Are the Best!
July 22, 2014 | David FarnorThis energetic celebration of identity and rebellion will make you want to start a punk band.Read More
VOD film review: 20 Feet from Stardom
July 20, 2014 | Simon KinnearMorgan Neville’s film about several generations of backing singers is engaging, candid and humming with infectious personality.Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 11 (Ko No Mono)
July 19, 2014 | Jo BromilowAcross the last few episodes, as the supposedly well-meaning, flawed but ultimately ‘good’ Will Graham slips further and further down the path to his own destruction, you have to wonder what his parents must think of him. From taking some … Read More
VOD film review: The Lorax
July 19, 2014 | David FarnorCompared to other films of Dr. Seuss, The Lorax feels flat and doesn’t amuse.Read More
VOD film review: Short Term 12
July 18, 2014 | Andrew JonesSmart, funny, sad and visually stunning, this moving ensemble drama is an absolute must-watch.Read More
VOD film review: The Hangover Part II
July 14, 2014 | David FarnorAn un-engaging, un-entertaining, unlikeable sequel.Read More