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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 Crazies
May 8, 2014 | David FarnorTimothy Olyphant makes for a charismatic lead in this scarily effective remake of a Romero classic.Read More
VOD film review: The Railway Man
May 8, 2014 | David FarnorPart rom-com, part repressed drama, part war movie, The Railway Man is an uneven ride, fuelled by two strong leads.Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 1 (Kaiseki)
May 7, 2014 | Jo BromilowEver subtle, ever explosive, the acclaimed TV series Hannibal returns this week to Sky Living HD (and NOW) for a second season.
Given the untold violence bubbling over in the final scenes of Season 1, with the imprisoned empath … Read More
VOD film review: Unstoppable
May 7, 2014 | David FarnorDenzel Washington is on charismatic form in this dynamic, relentlessly entertaining thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
May 6, 2014 | Selina PearsonReality and fantasy collide in this charming, funny, life-affirming comedy-drama.Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 3 (Field Trip)
May 3, 2014 | Chris BryantEpisode 3 opens in Mad Men’s most relaxed position: Don smoking in a cinema. He sees the cars pull away and the couples that adorn the screen, as they hold hands and fall in love – a contrast to what … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Rabbit Hole
May 1, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: John Cameron Mitchell Cast: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Miles Teller Certificate: 15 Watch Rabbit Hole online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Grief. A source of inspiration for all … Read More
Mean Girls: How the web made fetch happen
April 30, 2014 | David FarnorToday marks the 10 year anniversary of everyone’s favourite high school movie: Mean Girls. Of course, any fan will already be aware of that. Why? Because The Internet.
Tina Fey’s comedy has been the popular girl in the teen flick … Read More
VOD film review: Big Bad Wolves
April 29, 2014 | David FarnorThis provocative, gripping and darkly funny thriller blows and blows until your nerves fall down.Read More
VOD film review: All Is Lost
April 28, 2014 | David FarnorUnfolding in near silence, this powerful study of powerhouse resilience is a moving, riveting, ruthless watch.Read More