VOD TV review: The Day of the Doctor

It’s better to fail at doing the right thing than to succeed at doing the wrong thing.

That’s the sentiment The Day of the Doctor seems to arrive at. After 50 years, the anniversary special finds the programme rediscovering The … Read More

VOD film review: Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger

This trying festive sequel sparkles and shines, but only intermittently.Read More

VOD film review: Johnny English Reborn

Rowan Atkinson is wasted in this unnecessary, uneven sequel.Read More

VOD film review: Berberian Sound Studio

A fascinating meta-horror featuring Toby Jones, some cabbages and a dangerously aroused goblin? Foley crap, it’s awesome.Read More

VOD film review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig are excellent in David Fincher’s chilling, stylish remake of the Swedish thriller.Read More

VOD film review: The Boys Are Back

Director: Scott Hicks Cast: Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, George McKay, Emma Booth, Julia Blake, Nicholas McAnulty Certificate: 12 Watch The Boys Are Back online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) … Read More

VOD film review: Despicable Me 2

There aren’t many films that really understand children. This surprisingly heartfelt sequel is one of them.Read More

Netflix UK film review: The World’s End

The Cornetto trilogy bows out with an uneven, underwhelming comedy.Read More

VOD TV review: Homeland Season 3, Episode 7 (Gerontion)

What a turnaround this is. Episode 7 of Homeland Season 3 and the major shock is that it’s even better than last week. If you’ve had enough Carrie and Dana to last you a whole series, then rejoice: Gerontion is … Read More

Netflix film review: Beyond the Hills

Director: Cristian Mungiu Cast: Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur, Valeriu Andriuta Certificate: 12A Watch online: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV

Two young girls in a monastery ask themselves should they stay or should they go in Cristian … Read More