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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.
Dr. No: Looking back at the definitive Bond villain
February 20, 2020 | David Farnor
This low-key, efficient spy thriler sets the bar for all future Bond villains to come.Read More
Hunters: An audacious, entertaining thriller
February 19, 2020 | David Farnor
This unlikely tale of Nazi hunters is an audacious, bold, deceptively personal thriller.Read More
First look UK TV review: Outlander Season 5
February 17, 2020 | David Farnor
Outlander goes back to its roots for a moving, richly drawn study of friendship and loyalty.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Star Trek: Picard: Season 1, Episode 4
February 17, 2020 | Chris Bryant
An emotionally-driven episode that allows Stewart to shine.Read More
VOD film review: First Love
February 16, 2020 | Josh Slater-Williams
It sputters out towards the end, but this fatalistic cartoon is one of Takashi Miike’s most fun films to date.Read More
VOD film review: Plus One
February 11, 2020 | Matthew Turner
This delightful indie is a must-see for rom-com fans.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Star Trek: Picard: Season 1, Episode 3
February 10, 2020 | Chris Bryant
A competent display of character can’t make up for the lack of progress in Picard’s third outing.Read More
VOD film review: Amazing Grace
February 7, 2020 | David Farnor
This restored, intimate recording of Aretha Franklin from 1972 is an electrifying showcase for a music legend.Read More
VOD film review: Mr Jones
February 7, 2020 | Bianca Garner
James Norton is excellent in this tough but essential drama about the 1930s famine in the Ukraine.Read More
Fast Color: An understated, groundbreaking superhero drama
February 6, 2020 | David Farnor
Gugu Mbatha-Raw delivers a wonderful performance in this understated, quietly groundbreaking superhero drama.Read More
