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: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
November 27, 2021 | Ivan Radford
This moving, in-depth portrait of the Bee Gees is a conventional but comprehensive watch.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Power of the Dog
November 26, 2021 | Ivan Radford
A triumphant return to feature filmmaking for Jane Campion, this is a brooding gothic Western that simmers with slow-burn menace.Read More
VOD film review: A Boy Called Christmas
November 26, 2021 | Ivan Radford
This Christmas origins story is a muddled but charmingly warm-hearted adventure.Read More
VOD film review: Lapwing
November 26, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A love affair leads to violence in this atmospheric period drama.Read More
MUBI UK film review: Annette
November 26, 2021 | Mark Harrison
This woozy, surreal musical quickly gets in your head.Read More
Disney+ UK TV review: The Beatles: Get Back
November 25, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Peter Jackson’s long and winding Beatles documentary is an absorbing, entertaining, fascinating watch.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: An Angel for May (2002)
November 25, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A young boy finds himself trapped in South Yorkshire during WWII in this emotionally engaging British drama.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Bruised
November 24, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Halle Berry delivers a hard-hitting performance in this familiar fighting drama.Read More
Netflix UK review: Robin Robin
November 24, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Aardman’s short, sweet Christmas tale of belonging is a fuzzy, warm family treat.Read More
VOD film review: Becoming Cousteau
November 24, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Liz Garbus takes a deep dive into the life and work of Jacques Cousteau in this immersive documentary.Read More
