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.
12 Days of Netflix: The Magic Snowflake
December 17, 2017 | Benedict SealDirector: Luc Vinciguerra Cast: Nathan Simony, Benoît Allemane, Vincent Grass Watch The Magic Snowflake online in the UK: Netflix UK
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days … Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
December 17, 2017 | Matthew TurnerBatman’s first feature-length animated adventure delivers thrilling action, an intriguing mystery and surprising emotion.Read More
Feud: Bette and Joan review: Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange are on blistering form
December 16, 2017 | David FarnorSusan Sarandon and Jessica Lange are on blistering form in this gorgeously watchable drama. Read More
VOD film review: Beyond Skyline
December 16, 2017 | Benedict SealDirector: Liam O’Donnell Cast: Frank Grillo, Bojana Novakovic, Iko Uwais Certificate: 15 Watch Beyond Skyline online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play / Sky Store
As a … Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Pottersville
December 16, 2017 | Mark HarrisonBigfoot steps in something even bigger in this bizarre small-town confection that has to be seen to be believed.Read More
VOD film review: The Awakening
December 16, 2017 | David FarnorA classic haunted house tale that packs emotion and chills aplenty.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Windsors
December 16, 2017 | David FarnorThis inspiredly stupid royal farce will have you giggling in spite of yourself.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Christmas Evil (1980)
December 15, 2017 | Anton BitelLewis Jackson’s Yuletide UFO puts the manic in Manichaeism.Read More
Netflix UK TV Review: Riverdale Season 2, Episode 9
December 15, 2017 | Martyn ConterioWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 9 of Riverdale Season 2. Not seen Riverdale? Catch up with spoiler-free review of the first three episodes.
It’s Christmas in Riverdale, folks, but things aren’t so jolly. Betty (Lili Reinhardt) has a … Read More
VOD film review: The Night Before
December 15, 2017 | Chris BryantMichael Shannon saves Christmas in this shallow male-bonding comedy, which proves enjoyably childish.Read More