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: In Bed with Victoria (2016)
February 2, 2018 | Victoria CuratoloVirginie Efira is charming in this smart romantic dramedy, which falls short on originality and substance.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Altered Carbon Season 1 (spoiler-free)
February 1, 2018 | Ned NewberryNetflix’s stylish sci-fi noir is cyberpunk nirvana to rival most Hollywood blockbusters.Read More
VOD film review: 8 Mile
February 1, 2018 | Simon KinnearLose your in Curtis Hanson’s thoughtful exploration of a city and a subculture.Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 4 Finale (Episode 9 and 10)
January 31, 2018 | David FarnorHalt and Catch Fire’s moving season finale bids farewell to past failure while looking to the future.Read More
VOD film review: Detroit
January 31, 2018 | David FarnorKathryn Bigelow’s depiction of the 1967 Detroit riots is brutal, violent viewing – sometimes too much so.Read More
VOD film review: Into the Forest
January 31, 2018 | Helen ArcherEllen Page and Evan Rachel Wood are on top form in this thoughtful tale of survival.Read More
VOD film review: God’s Own Country
January 30, 2018 | David FarnorThis fantastic British debut is a poignant tale of young romance, maturing identity, and mutual belonging.Read More
VOD film review: Before Summer Ends (2017)
January 30, 2018 | Victoria CuratoloThis docu-road movie of self-discovery is charming but leaves you wanting more.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery, Episode 13 (spoilers)
January 29, 2018 | Ian WintertonWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 13 of Star Trek: Discovery. Not caught up? See our spoiler-free review of the series’ opening episodes here.
Wow. Discovery delivers a near-as-dammit perfect episode that perfectly encapsulates why this show works. Its core … Read More
First Look Amazon UK TV review: The Path Season 3
January 28, 2018 | David FarnorWith a stellar cast and rich characters, The Path remains a boldly complex study of faith and cults.Read More