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.
UK TV review: Black Sails Season 3
January 29, 2017 | David FarnorSeason 3 of Black Sails sails into legendary waters as it charts the thrilling rise of Long John Silver.Read More
Netflix UK film review: iBoy
January 29, 2017 | David FarnorThis grounded, gritty sci-fi is a refreshingly small-scale superhero story.Read More
Seinfeld: The 10 best episodes
January 29, 2017 | Matthew TurnerPicking the 10 best episodes of Seinfeld is a nigh-on impossible task. Created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the “show about nothing” ran for 180 episodes during its 9 season run from 1989 to 1998, racking up a frankly … Read More
VOD film review: The White King
January 29, 2017 | David FarnorThis low-key dystopian drama about a dictatorship is chillingly convincing, but is too muted to make an impact.Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Just Add Magic, Season 2
January 29, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon’s cooking comedy serves up a confident second season that’s deliciously entertaining for all ages.Read More
Netflix for Kids: Pup Star
January 29, 2017 | Nathanael SmithPup Star commits the heinous crime of making cute animals annoying. Read More
VOD film review: Don’t Breathe
January 28, 2017 | Mike WilliamsFede Alvarez’s home invasion horror is unbearably tense.Read More
VOD film review: Trainspotting
January 28, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsThe style, impact and legacy of Danny Boyle’s definitive 90s drama remain undiminished.Read More
VOD film review: Cameraperson
January 28, 2017 | Matthew TurnerCinematographer Kirsten Johnson turns footage from her career into a strikingly personal memoir in this original and moving documentary.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Z: The Beginning of Everything
January 27, 2017 | David FarnorThis lush but lightweight series about Zelda Fitzgerald feels more concerned with surface than substance.Read More