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.
Groundhog Day: A film that gets better every time you watch it
February 2, 2017 | David FarnorThis masterful comedy gets better every time you watch it.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 12
February 1, 2017 | David FarnorThe Grand Tour nears the end of its first season with this penultimate outing – and proves there’s still some juice left in the engine.
Amazon’s motoring show has been far from a smooth ride so far, with uneven episodes … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 9 (Supergirl Lives)
February 1, 2017 | David FarnorSupergirl is on fine form as Season 2 returns for a promising second half.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Coin Heist
February 1, 2017 | David FarnorDirector: Emily Hagins Cast: Sasha Pieterse, Alexis G. Zall, Alex Saxon, Jay Walker Watch Coin Heist online in the UK: Netflix UK
“How did you know that would work?” “I didn’t, but I’ve seen a lot of heist movies.” That’s … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 (spoilers)
February 1, 2017 | Ned NewberryDelivering on almost everything promised by the thrilling first season, Voltron Season 2 may be the defining example of a new golden age of action cartoons.
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VOD film review: Fantastic Mr Fox
February 1, 2017 | David FarnorA charming vulpes vulpes the whole family can love.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Santa Clarita Diet
January 31, 2017 | Victoria CuratoloHard to digest at first, Netflix’s new comedy-horror leaves you feeling somewhat full.Read More
VOD film review: Tyrannosaur
January 30, 2017 | David FarnorTyrannosaur is a brutal, devastating monster that will turn you into a complete emotional Rex.Read More
VOD film review: Bridget Jones’ Baby
January 30, 2017 | Mark HarrisonDirector: Sharon Maguire Cast: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Solemani, Emma Thompson Certificate: 15
An early soundtrack shift from All By Myself to House of Pain’s Jump Around strikes a nice chord for Bridget Jones’ Baby, a sequel … Read More
Catch up TV review: Crackanory, Homeland Season 6, Ninja Warrior UK
January 29, 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