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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.
Monster Movie Monday: Gamera: Revenge of Iris (1999)
January 3, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Fun monster action and impressive creature effects make this a satisfying finale to the 90s Gamera trilogy.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: From Time To Time (2009)
December 30, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A young boy discovers he can travel between time periods in this British ghost story based on a children’s book.Read More
Being the Ricardos: Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are pitch-perfect
December 22, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem deliver pitch-perfect performances in Aaron Sorkin’s biopic of I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
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What Is The Matrix? Revisiting the game-changing original
December 18, 2021 | Mark Harrison
This self-actualising sci-fi simulation is as stimulating as ever.Read More
VOD film review: Respect
December 14, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Jennifer Hudson delivers a powerhouse performance in this engaging biopic of Aretha Franklin. Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion (1996)
December 13, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A giant turtle takes on a race of insectoid aliens in this sequel to the 1995 Gamera reboot.Read More
VOD film review: Silent Night
December 12, 2021 | David Farnor
Keira Knightley leads a stellar cast in this unrelentingly dark Christmas comedy.Read More
VOD film review: Twister (1996)
December 11, 2021 | Mark Harrison
Ground-level character work makes this disaster movie an endearing, entertaining treat. Read More
Encounter review: Moving, unsettling sci-fi
December 10, 2021 | David Farnor
A superb turn from Riz Ahmed grounds this moving, gripping, unsettling sci-fi thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Arsène Wenger: Invincible
November 28, 2021 | David Farnor
This thoughtful, honest and surprisingly poignant tribute to the Arsenal manager is an absorbing, introspective watch.Read More
