VOD film review: Wadjda

The fact that this rebellious and ambitious coming-of-age tale of exists is inspiring. That it’s fantastic to boot makes it a joy.Read More

VOD TV review: Homeland Season 3, Episode 8 (A Red Wheelbarrow)

What happened in this week’s episode of Homeland? We really couldn’t tell you. Is there a mole in the CIA? Haven’t a clue. Is Saul’s beard still awesome? Yes, it is.

It’s business as usual, then, for this most absurd … 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: 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

Netflix UK film review: The World’s End

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

The Hunger Games: A tense, taut and polished adaptation

Tense, taught and polished, this adaptation of the dystopian novel finds its mark every time. 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

VOD film review: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (The Twilight Saga)

Bill Condon’s wonderfully daft finale to the Twilight saga gives fans the epic showdown they deserve.Read More