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.
OJ: Made in America: A monumental piece of documentary filmmaking
February 26, 2017 | David FarnorThis seven-hour epic documentary puts the history of OJ Simpson into profound, dizzying context.Read More
VOD film review: Shut In
February 26, 2017 | Matthew TurnerNaomi Watts does the best she can with this low-key thriller, but there are precious few scares, thanks to an undercooked script.Read More
Netflix UK film review: I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore
February 25, 2017 | David FarnorThis enjoyably unpredictable indie comedy is full of dark humour, brutal violence and warm empathy.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 2, Episode 12 (Camelot/3000)
February 25, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThe Legends head to Camelot for a fun adventure with the Knights of the Round Table in an entertainingly silly episode.Read More
UK TV review: 24: Legacy Episode 2 (1pm to 2pm)
February 25, 2017 | David FarnorEpisode 2 of the new 24 turns on the silliness, but switches off the credibility.Read More
Sky 1’s Lucky Man: Britain’s answer to 24
February 24, 2017 | David FarnorStan Lee’s Lucky Man returns tonight to Sky 1. The channel’s most-watched original drama, it’s a thriller about a cop (Harry Clayton – James Nesbitt), who finds himself the new wearer of a magical bracelet, which seems to give him … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 13
February 24, 2017 | Matthew TurnerArrow suspends its regular plots in favour of a special episode devoted to the gun violence debate.Read More
VOD film review: It’s Only the End of the World
February 24, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsXavier Dolan’s heated meltdown movie leaves you feeling cold.Read More
VOD film review: Southern Fury
February 24, 2017 | Matthew TurnerEven a bonkers performance from Nicolas Cage can’t save this dismal crime thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Rear Window
February 24, 2017 | David FarnorA gripping, riveting ride that will have you keeping a close eye (and ear) on your neighbours for years to come.Read More