Netflix UK film review: The World’s End

The Cornetto trilogy bows out with an uneven, underwhelming comedy.Read More

The Hunger Games: A tense, taut and polished adaptation

Tense, taught and polished, this adaptation of the dystopian novel finds its mark every time. Read More

VOD TV review: Homeland Season 3, Episode 7 (Gerontion)

What a turnaround this is. Episode 7 of Homeland Season 3 and the major shock is that it’s even better than last week. If you’ve had enough Carrie and Dana to last you a whole series, then rejoice: Gerontion is … Read More

Children of Men: One of the best sci-fi films ever made

Alfonso Cuaron’s dystopian thriller is bleak, stark and remains stunningly relevant.Read More

Netflix film review: Beyond the Hills

Director: Cristian Mungiu Cast: Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur, Valeriu Andriuta Certificate: 12A Watch online: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV

Two young girls in a monastery ask themselves should they stay or should they go in Cristian … Read More

VOD film review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

This colourful animation is as feel-good as family films can get.Read More

VOD film review: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (The Twilight Saga)

Bill Condon’s wonderfully daft finale to the Twilight saga gives fans the epic showdown they deserve.Read More

VOD film review: Monsters University

Director: Dan Scanlod Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steven Buscemi, Helen Mirren Certificate: U Watch Monsters University online in the UK: Disney Life / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

2013 has proven … Read More

VOD film review: New Moon (The Twilight Saga)

A bloated sequel, New Moon is made more enjoyable by its earnest actors, but feels disappointingly bloodless.Read More

VOD film review: Eclipse (The Twilight Saga)

Over-acted but not over-long, Eclipse is a step up from New Moon. Read More