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: Wreck-It Ralph
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
Product placement takes precedent over video games in this disappointingly hollow animation.Read More
VOD film review: Fast Five
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
The addition of Dwayne Johnson makes Fast Five the most entertainingly furious load of nonsense yet.Read More
VOD film review: For Ellen
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
So Yong Kim’s drama about an estranged father and daughter is a moving tale powered by raw performances.Read More
VOD film review: Flight
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
An excellent Denzel Washington keeps things on course in this heavy-handed drama.Read More
VOD film review: Chasing Ice
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
This visual proof of climate change’s impact in action is devastatingly beautiful and beautifully devastating.Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 8
June 5, 2013 | David FarnorLindsey Bluth’s second episode of Arrested Development Season Four, Red Hairing, is a 37-minute collection of sex jokes and misunderstandings. It sees Lindsey move away from Marky Bark following a disastrous attempt at terrorism and become a fling of political … Read More
Netflix UK film review: 009 Re: Cyborg
June 4, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Kenji Kamiyama Cast: Mamoru Miyano, Hisao Egawa, Toshiko Fujita, Hiroshi Kamiya Certificate: 12 Watch 009 Re: Cyborg online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
As the old saying goes, … Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 7
June 3, 2013 | Andrew JonesSeven episodes in and we finally get to spend some time with GOB Bluth in Colony Collapse, as Will Arnett’s crazy magician gets 35 minutes dedicated to what he’s been up to after being punched by George Michael for dating … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Breaking Bad Season 1
June 3, 2013 | Ruby
Even though season one of AMC’s Breaking Bad is only seven episodes long, it quickly sets the tone for this darkly comedic drama set in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bryan Cranston is Walter White, a 50-year old, under-achieving high school chemistry … Read More
VOD film review: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
June 2, 2013 | David Farnor
This slight, whimsical comedy-drama stays afloat thanks to some charming performances.Read More
