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.
Anime Monday: Looking back at 2006’s Death Note
September 25, 2017 | Roxy SimonsWith stunning animation, an intense narrative and memorable characters, Death Note is one of the best anime series of the 21st century.Read More
VOD film review: The Red Turtle
September 25, 2017 | Neil AlcockA triumph of originality and unpredictability, The Red Turtle is a weird and wonderful fable that plays out like a woozy dreamRead More
Catch up TV review: Electric Dreams, Bad Move, Porters, Eamonn & Ruth’s 7 Year Itch
September 24, 2017 | 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
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 4, Episode 5
September 24, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not see Episode 3? Read our spoiler-free review of Halt and Catch Fire Season 4’s opening episodes here.
“It was never about where it ended up. It was about how it felt.” That’s Joe (Lee Pace) … Read More
American Vandal: Netflix’s true crime spoof isn’t the show you think it is
September 24, 2017 | David FarnorWhat Netflix’s true crime spoof lacks in laughs it makes up for with honest insights into teen life.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Transparent Season 4
September 24, 2017 | David FarnorTransparent’s occasionally uneven trip to Israel finds profound emotion in its tale of family strength and support.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Shooter Season 2 (spoilers)
September 24, 2017 | David FarnorShooter’s second season balances an uneven tone and message with a strong cast and compelling pacing.Read More
VOD film review: My Life As a Courgette
September 24, 2017 | David FarnorThis delicately heartwarming study of loss, family and friendship is a tiny stop-motion masterpiece.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Gaga: Five Foot Two
September 23, 2017 | David FarnorAs revealing as it is controlled, this pop doc is a stirring portrait of an artist who never stops performing.Read More
Raindance 2017 reviews: Bees Make Honey, I’m Not Here
September 23, 2017 | David FarnorThe 2017 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 20th September to Sunday 1st October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. We take a look at some of the movies screening, from … Read More