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 TV review: The Get Down Part 2 (Episode 1 and 2)
April 9, 2017 | Chris BryantA comprehensive, culture-packed exploration of 70s New York.Read More
Walter Presents TV review: Locked Up Season 1
April 9, 2017 | David FarnorWhat is Walter Presents? Click here for everything you need to know about All 4’s new VOD service.
Say the words “female prison drama” to someone and they’ll immediately think of Orange Is the New Black. Locked Up (or Vis … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 18 (Disbanded)
April 9, 2017 | Matthew TurnerOliver disbands Team Arrow, the Bratva take on Prometheus and Curtis’ balls do their thing in a superbly written episode of Arrow.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Riverdale Season 1, Episode 9
April 9, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 9. Not seen Riverdale? Catch up with spoiler-free review of the first three episodes.
The reds are coming. And they’re bringing maple syrup. Yes, the Blossoms are descending in force upon the small … Read More
Superhero Sundays: Justice League – The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)
April 9, 2017 | Matthew TurnerA terrific cast and compelling script are the highlights of this anime-style adaptation of a classic Flash story.
Read More
BBC Three review: Five by Five shorts (5×5)
April 8, 2017 | Helen ArcherThe centrepiece of BBC Three’s recent takeover by Idris Elba is undoubtedly the original drama anthology 5×5, which Elba produced for the strand. Scripted by new writers and starring a cast of up-and-coming actors, the series of short films each … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 17
April 8, 2017 | David FarnorMeeting the parents takes a violent new twist in a highly entertaining episode of Supergirl.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Into the Badlands Season 2, Episode 3 (Red Sun, Silver Moon)
April 8, 2017 | Chris BryantContext (and a really cool sword) are served up by another strong episode of Into the Badlands’ second season.Read More
Prison Break primer: Your questions answered
April 8, 2017 | Nathanael SmithIn 2017, eight years after Prison Break ended, Fox launched a fifth season of the hit show that brought back all the familiar characters for a new adventure. With such a long time since the original series became one of … Read More
VOD film review: Aftermath
April 7, 2017 | Matthew TurnerSchwarzenegger flexes his acting muscles in this downbeat study of grief and obsession.Read More