Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
TV review: Doctor Who Season 8, Episode 2 (Into the Dalek)
August 31, 2014 | Simon KinnearWhen a new Doctor arrives, there’s always a period of waiting. Waiting for the statement of intent, waiting for the first story to define the parameters and the potential of the show’s near-future. The earlier the better, of course, otherwise … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Pompeii
August 29, 2014 | Neil BrazierDirector: Paul W.S. Anderson Cast: Kit Harrington, Emily Browning, Kiefer Sutherland, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Certificate: 12 Watch Pompeii online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Rakuten TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
VOD film review: The Informant (Gibraltar)
August 28, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: Julien Leclercq Cast: Gilles Lellouche, Tahar Rahim, Riccardo Scamarcio Certificate: 15 Watch The Informant online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play / Sky … Read More
VOD TV review: Doctor Who Season 8, Episode 1 (Deep Breath)
August 25, 2014 | Simon KinnearWarning: This contains mild spoilers
It’s the perfect title, of course. Every X number of years, Doctor Who fans gather, breath held, to find out if the new guy is going to match up to the standards set by previous … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Quiet Ones
August 20, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: John Pogue Cast: Jared Harris, Sam Claflin, Olivia Cooke Rating: 15 Watch The Quiet Ones online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Sky Store / Rakuten TV / Amazon Instant Video
First look Netflix review: BoJack Horseman Season 1
August 18, 2014 | Philip W BaylesConsidering Netflix is trying to become a pioneer of what on-demand television can become, it’s a little ironic that BoJack Horseman feels so clichéd, at least on paper.
The eponymous equine (Will Arnett), once a sitcom star of the … Read More
VOD film review: Cop Land
August 16, 2014 | Chris BryantDirector: James Mangold Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keitel, Robert De Niro Certificate: 18 Watch Cop Land online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent)
If The Expendables 3 has the greatest action cast of all time, Cop … Read More
Netflix UK film review: 360
August 11, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Fernando Meirelles Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Rachel Weisz, Jude Law Certificate: 15 Watch 360 online in the UK: Netflix UK
Somewhere in London, a man is having sex with Rachel Weisz. In Vienna, a female prostitute is posing for topless … Read More
What is the secret to The Great British Bake Off’s success?
August 10, 2014 | David FarnorThe Great British Bake Off is now on Netflix UK and like a good old Victoria sponge, you know exactly what you’re going to get, even if you haven’t seen it. The Beeb’s baking show just keeps on getting bigger, … Read More
VOD film review: The Raid 2
August 5, 2014 | David FarnorThe Raid 2 has some great action – but that doesn’t mean it’s the greatest action movie of all time.Read More