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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: Goats
February 6, 2014 | Andrew Jones
Despite decent visuals and performances, this earnest drama about wealthy people looking for something more is lacking in substance.Read More
VOD film review: 42
February 3, 2014 | David Farnor
Chadwick Boseman delivers a star-making performance in this sports biopic that swings from the heart. Read More
VOD / Blu-ray film review: Blue Jasmine
February 3, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Woody Allen Cast: Cate Blanchett, Sally Hawkins Certificate: 15 Watch Blue Jasmine online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
For years now, people … Read More
VOD film review: No Country for Old Men
February 2, 2014 | David Farnor
Brooding and unforgiving, this tense noir Western grips throughout. Read More
Prime Instant Video film review: Resistance
January 30, 2014 | Selina PearsonDirector: Amit Gupta Cast: Andrea Riseborough, Tom Wlaschiha, Michael Sheen Certificate: PG Watch online: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
It’s been five years since the failed D-Day landings and … Read More
VOD film review: Knight and Day
January 27, 2014 | Selina Pearson
Stupid and silly, Knight and Day steals as much from Hitchcock as it does from Greengrass. A predictable, but rather enjoyable romp.Read More
VOD film review: Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus
January 26, 2014 | Chris Blohm
This Cera/Silva collaboration is a low-budget gem, sweet and stoned in equal measure.Read More
VOD film review: Winter’s Bone
January 24, 2014 | David Farnor
A cold and bleak modern mystery, Winter’s Bone is a frostbitten pleasure. Read More
VOD film review: How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song?
January 23, 2014 | David Farnor
A joyous, toe-tapping musical that razzles and dazzles with the best of them.Read More
VOD film review: In a World…
January 21, 2014 | Ian Loring
Director: Lake Bell Cast: Lake Bell, Fred Melamed, Nick Offerman, Demetri Martin Certificate: 15
Lake Bell has been a solid presence in what are usually lighter weight Hollywood comedies for the last few years, but lately she’s been stretching out … Read More
