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.
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January 8, 2017 | David FarnorTarzan becomes Spider-Man of the jungle in this likeable reboot that makes an outdated character feel more relevant.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: A Series of Unfortunate Events
January 8, 2017 | Nathanael SmithDon’t watch this, unless you want to be delighted by one of Netflix’s sharpest, funniest family shows.Read More
VOD film review: Shell
January 7, 2017 | David FarnorA calm and absorbing coming-of-age drama, shot through with a heartbreaking sense of tangible isolation.Read More