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: Jug Face (The Pit)
October 20, 2016 | David FarnorA slow build of claustrophobia and dread that nudges you to the edge of your seat.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Lesbian Vampire Killers
October 20, 2016 | David FarnorA horror-comedy that isn’t scary and isn’t funny, this is a lame-arsed attempt at making a lame duck walk.Read More
VOD film review: Teeth
October 20, 2016 | David FarnorTeeth is uneven, but this horror comedy is worth a bite.Read More
Netflix UK binge review: Luke Cage, Episode 12 and 13 (spoilers)
October 18, 2016 | David FarnorAn uneven finale can’t detract from a groundbreaking, important, urgent milestone in modern culture.Read More
UK TV review: Westworld, Episode 2
October 18, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Westworld? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1.
“Are you real?” “If you can’t tell, does it matter?” That’s the response William gets when he visits Westworld, only to be greeted by … Read More
VOD film review: The Take (Bastille Day)
October 17, 2016 | David FarnorThis dumb French actioner offers a royale bit of fun. With extra cheese.
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LFF 2016 reviews: Your Name, Mercenary, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, The Birth of a Nation
October 16, 2016 | David FarnorFrom Netflix’s Black Mirror and Amazon’s originals to MUBI’s Cannes acquisitions and Dogwoof’s live-streaming premiere of Werner Herzog’s Lo and Behold, the 2016 London Film Festival is embracing VOD like never before. We head to Leicester Square to check out … Read More
Catch up TV review: Hunted Season 2, Derren Brown: Miracle, Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
October 16, 2016 | 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
First look Netflix UK TV review: Black Mirror Season 3
October 16, 2016 | David FarnorBuzzing with exciting potential, Black Mirror 3.0 is bigger, more ambitious and darker than ever.Read More
VOD film review: Carlos the Jackal
October 16, 2016 | Selina PearsonAn impressive and engrossing biopic.Read More