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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.
Amazon Prime Instant Video TV review: Vikings Season 2, Episode 5 (Answers in Blood)
March 31, 2014 | David Farnor
One of the things that Michael Hirst’s Vikings does best is subvert the stereotypes about the Vikings. Nowhere is that better demonstrated that in Lagertha, Ragnar’s wife and shield maiden. Such a role, you might assume, would be a secondary, … Read More
VOD film review: Don Jon
March 29, 2014 | James Butlin
Joseph Gordon-Levitt makes a solid start behind the camera in this unconventional romantic comedy.Read More
VOD film review: The Descendants
March 23, 2014 | David Farnor
A brilliantly downbeat turn from George Clooney grounds this bittersweet but predictable comedy-drama.Read More
VOD film review: G.B.F.
March 22, 2014 | David Farnor
This playful comedy trades exclusively in stereotypes – mostly in a good way.Read More
VOD film review: Svengali
March 21, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: John Hardwick Cast: Jonny Owen, Martin Freeman, Michael Socha, Matt Berry Vicky McClure Certificate: 15 Watch Svengali online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Dixie (Owens) … Read More
VOD film review: The Machine
March 19, 2014 | David Farnor
An electric indie sci-fi that doesn’t let its low budget stop it tackling big ideas.Read More
VOD film review: The Bling Ring
March 19, 2014 | Ruby
Sofia Coppola’s social critique of celebrity wannabe teens in Hollywood is ironically flashy and fleeting.Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video TV review: Vikings Season 2, Episode 3 (Treachery)
March 17, 2014 | David Farnor
“Let us not be afraid, but rather more watchful – and ultimately decisive.”
King Eckbert’s reaction to Ragnar and his horde invading Wessex is as calculated as it is chilling. Vikings, the Other, who show no respect for Christian churches … Read More
VOD film review: The Counselor (in the style of Cormac McCarthy)
March 16, 2014 | David Farnor
This star-studded crime drama is less a film and more a string of excerpts from Cormac McCarthy novels. Read More
VOD film review: Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
March 15, 2014 | James Butlin
The Meaning of Life provides everything that a Monty Python outing should and more. Read More
