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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: The Secret Life of Pets
November 19, 2016 | Nathanael SmithThe Secret Life of Pets is an efficient but soulless animation.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 1
November 18, 2016 | David FarnorThey’re back. And they’re as middle-aged, un-photogenic and grumpy as ever. How Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May became worldwide TV heroes on the back of BBC’s Top Gear may well mystify academics in 100 years time, but as … Read More
VOD film review: Dog Eat Dog
November 18, 2016 | David FarnorStriking visuals can’t distract from the unpleasant taste this crime thriller leaves in the mouth.Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Gimme Danger
November 18, 2016 | Martyn ConterioJarmusch’s documentary avoids hero-worshipping to make a film that thrives off The Stooges’ mad energy and rockin’ power. Read More
VOD film review: Now You See Me 2
November 11, 2016 | David FarnorA fun cast can’t quite distract you from the flimsy script behind this spectacle-filled sequel.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Red Oaks Season 2
November 11, 2016 | David FarnorFresh, funny and full of heart – some things never change in Amazon’s delightful coming-of-age comedy.Read More
VOD film review: 100 Streets
November 11, 2016 | Matthew TurnerStrong performances are undermined by lacklustre plotting in this watchable ensemble drama.Read More
VOD film review: Capote
November 5, 2016 | David FarnorPhilip Seymour Hoffman quietly dazzles in this slow, thoughtful drama.Read More
VOD film review: The Neon Demon
October 31, 2016 | Simon KinnearBeguiling and intoxicating, Nicolas Winding Refn’s satire of the modelling world is a masterpiece of mood.Read More
VOD film review: Let the Right One In
October 31, 2016 | David FarnorA haunting meditation on desire and devotion, this is one of the best horrors of the past 15 years.Read More