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.
VOD film review: Berlin Syndrome
June 9, 2017 | Ian WintertonA bog-standard thriller masquerading as an art movie.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Orange Is the New Black Season 5
June 9, 2017 | David FarnorOrange Is the New Black accelerates to a thrilling new gear for a visceral fifth season.Read More
Trumping facts with fear: Why House of Cards Season 5 is more topical than ever
June 8, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers for House of Cards Season 5 and major plot details about Season 4.
“These are dangerous times.” That’s the message put out by the Underwood administration in Season 5 of House of Cards. Premiering in … Read More
VOD film review: The Mummy (1999)
June 7, 2017 | David FarnorBalancing adventure, horror, action and laughs, 1999’s rollicking reboot of The Mummy is that rare thing: a real successor to Indiana Jones.Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 23 (Lian Yu)
June 7, 2017 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This is a recap and contains spoilers, so do not read this until you have watched the episode. For information on how to watch it, click here.
Now that is how you do a season finale. We’ll admit, despite … Read More
Shudder UK film review: Primal Screen
June 7, 2017 | Anton BitelRodney Ascher’s documentary goes deep into the uncanny valley of the dolls.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 5 (Episode 6, 7 and 8)
June 6, 2017 | Chris BryantWarning: This contains spoilers for Episodes 6 to 8 of House of Cards Season 5. Not seen the latest season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Having agreed to reopen voting in the uncertified states in order … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: American Gods Episode 6 (spoilers)
June 5, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsAmerican Gods veers away from Gaiman’s novel for another strong episode.Read More
UK TV review: Fear the Walking Dead Season 2, Part 2 (spoilers)
June 5, 2017 | David FarnorFear the Walking Dead begins to show real signs of promise as its second season draws to a strong close.Read More
VOD film review: Split
June 5, 2017 | David FarnorM Night Shyamalan is back at his best with this surprising thriller featuring a stellar turn from James McAvoy.Read More