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: Kick-Ass 2
December 9, 2013 | David FarnorConvention kicks in with this disappointing superhero sequel.Read More
VOD film review: Red 2
December 8, 2013 | James ButlinThere’s no Brucie bonus to be found in this hit-and-miss action sequel.Read More
VOD film review: The Santa Clause 3
December 8, 2013 | James ButlinTim Allen goes through the motions in this sadly laugh-free Santa sequel.Read More
VOD film review: The Flowers of War
December 8, 2013 | David FarnorChristian Bale is excellent in Zhang Yimou’s clichéd but hard-hitting war drama.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: A Christmas Carol – 2009 (Day 2)
December 7, 2013 | James Butlin12 Days of Netflix: watching one of Netflix UK’s Christmas movies every day.
On the second day of Netflix, we saw on VOD…
A Christmas Carol has been a Christmas story told for generations ever since Charles Dickens’ classic … Read More
VOD film review: The Heat
December 7, 2013 | RubySandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy have entertaining chemistry in this fun odd couple comedy.Read More
VOD film review: Man of Steel
December 6, 2013 | Chris BryantMoments of awe descend into messy, empty spectacle in this uneven modern take on Superman.Read More
VOD film review: Holiday in Handcuffs
December 6, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Ron Underwood Cast: Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Timothy Bottoms Certificate: TBC Watch Holiday in Handcuffs online in the UK: N/A
Holiday in Handcuffs is the story of a waitress who kidnaps a man to take home to her … Read More
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 9 (Repairs)
December 5, 2013 | Neil BrazierPhoto: Walt Disney, All rights reserved.
We’re back on the plane this week in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as the Agents investigate a possible person will telekinetic powers. Of course, as mentioned in previous episodes, telekinetics doesn’t exist here. This leaves … Read More
VOD film review: Only God Forgives
December 5, 2013 | Chris BlohmGosling impresses but Refn goes native with this indulgent, crude piece of Bangkok gothic.Read More