Boiling Point review: Thrillingly tense

January 7, 2022 | Anton Bitel

Philip Barantini’s single-take kitchen sink drama is a real-time tour de force of heated tension.
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VOD film review: The Iron Mask

April 10, 2020 | Anton Bitel

Oleg Stepchenko heads even further east for the 3D CGI escapades of this action sequel
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VOD film review: Ironclad

September 5, 2014 | James R

This British sword-swinger plays like The Two Towers on a budget. Helm’s Cheap? Hell yes.Read More

VOD film review: Shifty

July 15, 2014 | James R

Director: Eran Creevy Cast: Riz Ahmed, Daniel Mays, Jason Flemyng Certificate: 15 Watch Shifty online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play

First came Kidulthood. Then Kidulthood put on some chest … Read More

VOD film review: Sunshine on Leith (a sing-along review)

February 1, 2014 | James R

Director: Dexter Fletcher Cast: George Mackay, Antonia Thomas, Jason Flemyng Certificate: PG Watch online: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Sky Store / Google Play

To be sung to the tune of I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). Preferably … Read More

Netflix review: Great Expectations (2012)

October 3, 2013 | James R

Director: Mike Newell Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Holliday Grainger, Helena Bonham Carter, Raiph Fiennes, Jason Flemyng, Robbie Coltrane Watch online: Netflix UK

Great Expectations will be removed from Netflix UK on 25th December 2014.

As each new version of Great Expectations … Read More