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.
The Pickup: An entertaining ride
August 18, 2025 | David Farnor
More action than comedy, if you put down your expectations, The Pickup is an entertaining ride.Read More
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: A satisfyingly ridiculous finale
August 18, 2025 | David Farnor
Nailbiting and heartwarming in equal measure, this bombastic concluding chapter is sheer, satisfyingly ridiculous spectacle.Read More
Alien: Earth: Ambitious, fascinating and terrifying
August 17, 2025 | David Farnor
Noah Hawley’s ambitious entry into the Alien franchise is a fascinating, terrifying, thrilling new spin on the sci-fi horror.Read More
In Flight: A taut, gripping thriller
August 17, 2025 | Ivan Radford
A charismatic Katherine Kelly grounds this taut, grim and gripping thriller.Read More
Why Butterfly should be your next box set
August 17, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Daniel Dae Kim gets the lead role he deserves with this thrilling, action-packed drama.Read More
Why you should catch up with Peacemaker
August 17, 2025 | David Farnor
John Cena relishes the chance to take centre stage in James Gunn’s darkly entertaining superhero satire.Read More
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story: Lives up to its title
August 10, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This insightful, entertaining and moving documentary about Steven Spielberg’s iconic blockbuster more than lives up to its title.Read More
Wednesday review: Gothic fun for the family
August 3, 2025 | Martyn Conterio
Tim Burton’s Netflix debut is gothic fun for all the family.Read More
Why Supergirl should be your next box set
August 3, 2025 | Ivan Radford
The CW’s Supergirl flew on to our screens for six seasons, airing from 2015 to 2021. In that time, it became one of the most entertaining super-series around. Back in 2016, when the show began its second season, we wrote … Read More
Why you should be watching Platonic
August 3, 2025 | David Farnor
Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen are a hilarious double-act in this raucous comedy about friendship.Read More
