Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
VOD film review: A Separation
October 9, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Asghar Farhadi Cast: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moaddi Certificate: 15 Watch A Separation online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
Back in 2012, A Separation became the first Iranian film to win the Oscar for Best … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 4
October 8, 2014 | David FarnorEpisode 4 of The Strain begins with the best worst opening of the series so far. After encountering a scientific first – a live specimen of a dangerous new infection – and taking the only logical response – bashing its … Read More
Sky TV review: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 4 (Cuanto)
October 8, 2014 | Neil Brazier“We’ve had all the fights we’re going to have,” Nucky (Steve Buscemi) says to his estranged wife, Margaret (Kelly Macdonald), as they share wine with lunch. As the two discuss Rothstein’s blackmail, which has brought them together after so long … Read More
VOD film review: Mr. Peabody and Sherman
October 7, 2014 | Ian LoringThis enjoyable family animation never talks down to its audience.Read More
VOD film review: The Blind Side
October 7, 2014 | David FarnorAn excellent turn from Sandra Bullock can’t redeem this unsubtle drama based on a true story.Read More
VOD film review: Inception
October 7, 2014 | David FarnorChristopher Nolan’s intelligent, absurd blockbuster is a heist that works on every level.Read More
VOD film review: Crazy Heart
October 6, 2014 | David FarnorWith a stellar soundtrack and sincere cast, Crazy Heart is a gentle and moving piece.Read More
VOD film review: Broken Embraces
October 6, 2014 | David FarnorPenélope Cruz is excellent in Pedro Almodóvar’s slow-burning, sensual drama of memories and lost love.Read More
VOD film review: Oculus
October 6, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Mike Flanagan Cast: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane Certificate: 15 Watch Oculus online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Rakuten TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Oculus … Read More
UK VOD TV Review: The Leftovers Season 1, Episode 3
October 5, 2014 | David Farnor“It was a test. Not for what came before but what came after. It was a test for what comes now.”
The Leftovers has been ambling along for the last two weeks, waiting, like its audience, for a solution to … Read More