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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: Macbeth (2010)
April 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Patrick Stewart is superb in this moving, chilling tale of a man losing his head tinged with nihilistic despair.Read More
VOD film review: Pinocchio (2019)
April 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Matteo Garrone’s darkly faithful take on this family fable finds adult lessons in its childlike wonder.Read More
Black Bear review: An engaging indie thriller
April 22, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Aubrey Plaza is terrific as a creatively blocked filmmaker in this engaging and thought-provoking indie thriller.Read More
Dog Soldiers review: A rip-roaring, action-packed horror
April 21, 2021 | David Farnor
Neil Marshall’s rip-roaring debut is a fun, action-packed horror with real bite.Read More
For the Sake of Vicious review: A hilarious and tense thriller
April 19, 2021 | Anton Bitel
Gabriel Carrer and Reese Eveneshen’s low-rent action thriller is as darkly hilarious as it is terrifyingly tense.Read More
VOD film review: Steelers: The World’s First Gay Rugby Club
April 16, 2021 | David Farnor
This documentary about the world’s first gay rugby team is a beautifully uplifting watch.Read More
VOD film review: Triangle
April 12, 2021 | David Farnor
Christopher Smith conjures up waves of chilling horror in this twisting, nautical thriller.Read More
Sound of Metal review: A powerful, immersive piece of cinema
April 12, 2021 | David Farnor
This superbly crafted tale of hearing loss is a powerful, immersive piece of cinema.Read More
First look UK TV review: Them
April 11, 2021 | David Farnor
“If you want your neighbours to accept you, you need to make them feel safe.” That’s the advice from a police officer in Them, Amazon’s new horror series that follows the struggles of a Black family in 1950s America. It’s … Read More
Palm Springs review: A smart, funny delight
April 9, 2021 | David Farnor
As sweet as it is cynical, this smart, funny, charming chron-rom-com is an absolute blast.Read More
