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: Gook
April 17, 2018 | Benedict SealThis emotionally-charged drama set during the LA riots is a melting pot of fiery, young cinemaRead More
The Alienist: A dark crime drama dripping with dread
April 17, 2018 | David FarnorThis grippingly dark crime drama is dripping with dread.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 8 Finale (Episode 16 – Wrath)
April 16, 2018 | Neil BrazierSeason 8’s anti-climactic showdown paves the way for The Walking Dead’s promising future.Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 3 Episode 12
April 16, 2018 | David FarnorLena Luthor takes centre stage in this rewardingly high-stakes human face-off.Read More
First look Walter Presents TV review: Lifeline
April 15, 2018 | David FarnorThis Spanish medical thriller sells its absurd concept with a slick confidence and pulsating action.Read More
Why you should catch up with Legion
April 15, 2018 | Amon WarmannWith Legion Season 1 to 3 available on Disney+ UK (read our spoiler-free review of Season 1 here), here are four reasons why you should catch up with Noah Hawley’s unique X-Men series.
1. It’s bonkers
Over the past … Read More
Catch up TV review: Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule, The Keith and Paddy Picture Show, Class of Mum and Dad, Gotham Season 4, Plebs
April 15, 2018 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
VOD film review: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
April 15, 2018 | David FarnorAnnette Bening and Jamie Bell shine in this disappointingly limp romantic drama.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly)
April 15, 2018 | David FarnorA parade of famous faces paying tribute to Monty Python is a perfect excuse to enjoy some of the group’s funniest sketches.Read More
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The 14 Best Sketches
April 15, 2018 | David FarnorWith almost the entirety of Monty Python now available to stream on Netflix UK, prepare to lose hours upon hours to some of the funniest comedy ever produced in the world, let alone Britain. And that’s just the comedy group’s … Read More