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.
First look Netflix UK TV review: Gypsy
June 30, 2017 | Mike WilliamsConvoluted stories of equally complex characters don’t always work. It’s even more of a challenge when you’re trying to woo the Netflix crowd, coaxing them to persist with a 10-hour mini-series. The beginning of Gypsy, a psychosexual drama starring Naomi … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Hunger
June 30, 2017 | David FarnorMichael Fassbender delivers an unflinching performance in Steve McQueen’s powerful drama about a hunger strike in a Northern Irish prison.Read More
UK TV review: iZombie Season 3
June 29, 2017 | Mark HarrisoniZombie’s daring third season evolves beyond all expectations, but keeps its unique personality.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Nobody Speak: Trials of a Free Press
June 28, 2017 | David FarnorA juicy scandal paves way for a pressing reminder of the importance of independent journalism in this timely documentary.Read More
VOD film review: The Autopsy of Jane Doe
June 26, 2017 | David FarnorThis stripped-down scare ride is genuinely terrifying cinema.Read More
UK TV review: Preacher Season 2, Episode 1 and 2 (spoiler-free)
June 26, 2017 | Chris BryantA holy trinity of the fascinating, the hilarious, and the downright disgusting.Read More
Catch up TV review: The Crystal Maze, Host the Week, When Kids Kill, The Real Full Monty
June 25, 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
Short film review: Dawn of the Deaf
June 25, 2017 | David FarnorDirector: Rob Savage Cast: Caroline Ward, Haley Bishop, Radina Drandova Runtime: 12mins Watch Dawn of the Deaf online: Vimeo
Every Sunday, we review a short film available on VOD. We call it Short Film Sunday.
“I don’t care who sees … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 3, Episode 10 (Finale – Lantern)
June 25, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Better Call Saul Season 3? Catch up with our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
Back when Better Call Saul was first announced, it was expected to be a jolly affair, a comedic romp … Read More
VOD film review: Anthropoid
June 25, 2017 | Chris BryantA driven and subtle story of striking heroism.Read More