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: Tokyo Godfathers
December 24, 2021 | Ian Loring
Satoshi Kon’s Christmas-set animation perfectly captures the bitter and sweet of the season.Read More
UK TV review: The Amazing Mr Blunden
December 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Mark Gatiss’ dark family adventure is a fantastical yarn with old-fashioned heart.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Love Hard
December 24, 2021 | David Farnor
A charming cast and smart script make this Catfishing Christmas comedy an enjoyable watch.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star
December 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Vanessa Hudgens is having a ball in this unexpected, entertaining holiday heist.Read More
VOD film review: Encanto
December 24, 2021 | Katherine McLaughlin
Stephanie Beatriz is charming in this vibrant, feel-good tale of compassion and curiosity.Read More
VOD film review: The Humans
December 24, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Stephen Karam’s superbly acted, profoundly moving Thanksgiving drama is more chilling than any recent horror movie.Read More
VOD film review: Venom: Let There Be Carnage
December 24, 2021 | Laurence Boyce
This pulpy, rip-roaring, ridiculous sequel prioritises action above all else.Read More
VOD film review: Night Drive (2021)
December 23, 2021 | Ian Winterton
Some jaw-dropping ideas come too late to save this promising neo-noir.Read More
VOD film review: A Christmas No 1
December 23, 2021 | David Farnor
This unconventional Christmas mixtape of conflicting plots is an uneven but undeniably sweet number.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Single All the Way
December 23, 2021 | David Farnor
A charming cast make this familiar but groundbreaking rom-com a warm, entertaining treat.Read More
