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: Rubber
April 26, 2013 | David Farnor
Dumb, clever, violent and bonkers. Rubber is a gory bit of oddball satire.Read More
VOD film review: The Monk (2011)
April 18, 2013 | David Farnor
Vincent Cassel is excellent in this taut, gothic tale of darkness, temptation and revenge.Read More
VOD film review: Franklyn
April 10, 2013 | David Farnor
Gothic fantasy and gloomy tragedy collide in this visually compelling urban fairy tale.Read More
VOD film review: Fast Girls
March 16, 2013 | David Farnor
This believable British underdog drama is as feel-good as sports movies get. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mamma Mia!
March 16, 2013 | David Farnor
This star-studded Abba musical doesn’t have the self-aware humour needed to truly sing.Read More
VOD film review: Another Year
November 4, 2010 | Selina Pearson
Allotments, oboes and awkward conversations. Another Year is two hours of everyday drama and you couldn’t spend it with a nicer couple.Read More
VOD film review: Four Lions
August 12, 2010 | David Farnor
Challenging and thought-provoking, Four Lions is a fine achievement for Chris Morris: he’s created a Dad’s Army for modern society.Read More
VOD film review: State of Play
November 10, 2009 | David Farnor
This feature film based on the BBC series is still packed with gripping political thrills.Read More
VOD film review: The White Ribbon
October 27, 2009 | Ameen Hojabr
Michael Haneke’s claustrophobic fable traces the rise of a fascist ideology in a small community.Read More
The International: A slick, smart thriller
October 5, 2009 | David Farnor
Exciting, timely and efficient, this smart thriller about bankers gone bad is the perfect antidote to the recession.Read More
