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.
Daughters of Destiny is inspiring, uplifting viewing
August 6, 2017 | David FarnorThis documentary about a school for the most impoverished group in India’s society is inspiring, uplifting viewing.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Message from the King
August 6, 2017 | David FarnorChadwick Boseman elevates this generic revenge thriller with a performance that confirms him as an action movie star.Read More
Short film review: In a Heartbeat (2017)
August 6, 2017 | David FarnorDirectors: Beth David, Esteban Bravo Runtime: 4mins Watch In a Heartbeat online: YouTube / Vimeo
Every Sunday, we review a short film available online. We call it Short Film Sunday.
My heart was about to burst out of my chest. … Read More
VOD film review: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
August 5, 2017 | David FarnorRarely has the word caper felt so appropriate as this gorgeously old-school burst of imagination.Read More
VOD film review: Storks
August 5, 2017 | David FarnorThis surprisingly charming animated comedy is funny, frothy, frantically silly stuff.Read More
UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 7
August 5, 2017 | Chris BryantJuxtaposing the bizarre and the blue, Preacher hits new heights.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Williams
August 4, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThis documentary about the Williams F1 team blends family history with a straightforward account of Frank Williams’ career.Read More
Walter Presents TV review: Dead Beautiful
August 4, 2017 | Ian WintertonComplex, grisly and suspenseful, this crime-drama is dark, compelling and utterly French.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later
August 4, 2017 | Luke ChannellThis gleeful, freewheeling silliness and unabashed fun is exactly what we need. Read More
VOD film review: Land of Mine
August 4, 2017 | Matthew TurnerDirector Martin Zandvliet combines gripping tension and powerful emotion in this accomplished war thriller.Read More