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.
Netflix UK film review: Strong Island
September 14, 2017 | David FarnorA powerful deconstruction of race and grief, this bracingly honest documentary will stay with you for days.Read More
VOD film review: The Villainess
September 13, 2017 | Roxy SimonsBloody, violent, and absolutely exhilarating, this female-led revenge thriller is guaranteed to get your heart racing.Read More
VOD film review: Silence
September 12, 2017 | David FarnorThis scorchingly personal epic is a quietly towering study of faith and doubt.Read More
Why Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off might be better than the original
September 12, 2017 | David FarnorAnd so, less than a year since the scandalous poaching of a national treasure, Channel 4’s remix of The Great British Bake Off has finally been spooned on to our plates. And the result is – whisper it – possibly … Read More
UK TV review: Quacks Season 1
September 12, 2017 | David FarnorHorrible Histories meets The Knick in BBC Two’s enjoyably silly Victorian medical sitcom.Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 4, Episode 4
September 11, 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.
“When you go out that door, I want to see you head in the same damn direction.” That’s … Read More
Catch up TV review: Back, LEGO Masters, Cold Feet, Safe House, Taskmaster
September 10, 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
Netflix UK TV review: Narcos Season 2 (Episode 5, 6 and 7)
September 10, 2017 | Chris BryantA well-balanced, well-acted look at the Cartel without a leader.Read More
UK TV review: Outlander Season 3, Episode 1
September 10, 2017 | David FarnorOutlander’s third season is as moving, mature and meticulously acted as ever.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Whitney: Can I Be Me
September 10, 2017 | David FarnorThis poignant portrait of the iconic singer is lacking in insight but not in impact.Read More