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: Golden Exits
February 22, 2018 | Matthew TurnerAlex Ross Perry crafts a perfectly pitched tale of desire and disappointment, with a standout performance from Emily Browning.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Tick Season 1, Part 2
February 22, 2018 | Andrew JonesWarning: This contains spoilers for the first part of The Tick Season 1. Not caught up? Read our spoiler-free review of the first half here.
When we last left The Tick, our defiant heroes were thrust into disarray by the … Read More
Why you should be watching Mum on BritBox
February 20, 2018 | David FarnorLesley Manville is magnificent in this bittersweet, gently profound comedy.Read More
First look TV review: Picnic at Hanging Rock (2018)
February 20, 2018 | Martyn ConterioPicnic at Hanging Rock gets the gothic treatment in this beautiful new TV adaptation that isn’t afraid to fashion its own identity.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Jigsaw
February 20, 2018 | Benedict SealDirector: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig Cast: Matt Passmore, Tobin Bell, Callum Keith Rennie, Hannah Emily Anderson Certificate: 18 Watch Jigsaw online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV … Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 11, Episode 2
February 19, 2018 | David FarnorThe X-Files serves up a darkly witty conspiracy thriller with this fun standalone episode.Read More
VOD film review: After the Storm
February 19, 2018 | David FarnorThis gentle, bittersweet drama about family and regrets is an understated gem.Read More
Why you should catch up with Marcella
February 19, 2018 | David FarnorAnna Friel is excellent in ITV’s overcooked but gripping crime drama.Read More
VOD film review: Blade Runner 2049
February 19, 2018 | David FarnorDenis Villeneuve’s remarkable sci-fi sequel is a profound evolution of the timeless original.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Trauma, Damned, The Job Interview, The X-Files
February 18, 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