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.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey review: A delight
December 29, 2021 | David FarnorA charming cast, inventive visuals and a heartfelt story makes this toe-tapping fairytale an utter delight.Read More
UK TV review: The Great Season 2
December 28, 2021 | David FarnorSeason 2 airs on Channel 4 weekly at 10pm, starting Wednesday 27th July, with episodes available on All 4 after broadcast.
“Occasionally true.” Those are the words that The Great uses to describe itself, and that principle holds true in … Read More
Why Elves should be your next box set
December 28, 2021 | David FarnorNetflix’s twisted festive tale is an enjoyably dark slice of creature horror.Read More
UK TV review: Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby
December 28, 2021 | David FarnorTerry Pratchett’s gorgeously written short story will melt your heart.Read More
UK TV review: Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
December 28, 2021 | David FarnorAardman’s short, sweet seasonal outing fizzes and pops with warmth.Read More
Netflix UK film review: A Castle for Christmas
December 27, 2021 | David FarnorWild Mountain Thyme meets We Bought a Zoo in this unconvincing festive rom-com.Read More
UK TV review: Ghosts Christmas Special 2021
December 27, 2021 | David Farnor“There’s nothing that can’t be lied about. Or, rather, there’s no truth that can’t be avoided.” Those are the sage words of Julian (Simon Farnaby) in the Ghosts Christmas special. If you wanted a festive spooky tale about a morally … Read More
VOD film review: Stagefright (Deliria) (1987)
December 27, 2021 | Anton BitelMichele Soavi’s feature debut restages slasher horror tropes as reflexive theatre.Read More
VOD film review: Mothering Sunday
December 27, 2021 | Matthew TurnerOdessa Young and Josh O’Connor play young lovers in this frustrating, uneven Downton-esque period drama.Read More
UK TV review: Around the World in 80 Days
December 26, 2021 | David FarnorDavid Tennant is on charismatic form in this sparky, globe-trotting romp. Read More
















