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.
Walter Presents first look TV review: Acquitted (Frikjent)
January 12, 2017 | David FarnorA compelling study of the past haunting the present.Read More
UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 9
January 11, 2017 | David Farnor“Come to England. Shit weather. Shit beer.” Yes, The American is back and he’s as unfunny as ever. That feeling of deja vu is in a lot of Episode 9 of The Grand Tour, as it continues to delve into … Read More
VOD film review: Sausage Party
January 11, 2017 | Mark HarrisonA grotty Pixar parody that’s never as clever as it wants to be.Read More
VOD film review: War Dogs
January 11, 2017 | Chris BryantA shocking, funny tale based on an unbelievable true story.Read More
First look Amazon UK TV Review: Sneaky Pete
January 10, 2017 | Ian WintertonAlready seen Sneaky Pete? Read our spoiler-filled review here.
The pilot episode of Sneaky Pete, released in August 2015, was a modestly pleasing crime drama, but, had it not been for the cliffhanger reveal that the series’ villain was Bryan … Read More
VOD film review: Hell or High Water
January 9, 2017 | Natalie LandoDirector: David MacKenzie Cast: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, Gil Birmingham Certificate: 15
So here is a film that stars Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine and Ben Foster. It has a score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. It’s … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Crown Season 1 (spoilers)
January 8, 2017 | David FarnorWe take a spoiler-filled look at the second half of Netflix’s The Crown. Not seen the whole season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Read our interviews with The Crown’s cast and crew
“Who wants transparency when … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rats
January 8, 2017 | Mike WilliamsMorgan Spurlock’s graphic, gory and disturbing documentary is a fascinating blend of entertainment and education.Read More
Catch up TV review: The Voice UK, No Offence, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Halcyon, Unforgotten
January 8, 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
Netflix UK TV review: Tarzan and Jane
January 8, 2017 | David FarnorTarzan becomes Spider-Man of the jungle in this likeable reboot that makes an outdated character feel more relevant.Read More