Amazon Prime
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: Byzantium
September 24, 2013 | Andrew Jones
A slow-burning drama rather than a vampire thriller – which gives it even more bite.Read More
VOD film review: Real Steel
September 21, 2013 | David Farnor
There’s surprising heart and heft in this tale of fathers, sons and giant robots hitting each other.Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Copper Season 1 Episode 2 (Husbands and Fathers)
September 18, 2013 | David Farnor
Copper wastes no time in shaking things up in its second episode. After last week’s predictable opener, which saw Detective Kevin Corcoran (Tom Weston-Jones) investigate the death of a young girl and find – much to shock of everyone in … Read More
Amazon Prime film review: Trouble with the Curve
September 17, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Robert Lorenz Cast: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman, Matthew Lillard Certificate: 12 Watch Trouble with the Curve online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play / Amazon Instant … Read More
LOVEFiLM Instant review: Vikings Season 1 Episode 6
September 17, 2013 | David Farnor
Pacing. It’s what makes a great TV show stand out from a good TV show. It’s one thing Game of Thrones has perfected over its three seasons, building to a climax in the penultimate episode before using its 10th chapter … Read More
VOD film review: Pitch Perfect
September 14, 2013 | David Farnor
This catchy music comedy will get your sides splitting and vocal chords humming.Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Copper Season 1, Episode 1
September 13, 2013 | David Farnor
Meet Copper. He’s a maverick. A wild card. A guy not afraid to break the rules. He has messy hair. He wears a hat – but damn it, he always gets results. Sound familiar? Good. Because while BBC America’s TV … Read More
VOD film review: Pitch Black
September 10, 2013 | Ian Loring
Vin Diesel is magnetic in this indie sci-fi actioner with smarts.Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Vikings Season 1, Episode 5 (Raid)
September 8, 2013 | David Farnor
First Trial, now Raid: the shorter Vikings’ episode titles are, the better the show seems to be. It continues its direct approach with Earl Haraldson assaulting Ragnar’s home: a swift, loud reaction to his acquittal for the death of Earl’s … Read More
