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: Respect
December 14, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Jennifer Hudson delivers a powerhouse performance in this engaging biopic of Aretha Franklin. Read More
First look UK TV review: And Just Like That
December 13, 2021 | Jo Bromilow
Heels, feels and Charlotte’s high-pitched squeals – the Sex and the City girls are back with a shaky start.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion (1996)
December 13, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A giant turtle takes on a race of insectoid aliens in this sequel to the 1995 Gamera reboot.Read More
VOD film review: Silent Night
December 12, 2021 | David Farnor
Keira Knightley leads a stellar cast in this unrelentingly dark Christmas comedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Unforgivable
December 12, 2021 | David Farnor
A strong lead turn from Sandra Bullock can’t elevate this uneven drama.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Voir
December 12, 2021 | Daniel Broadley
This David Fincher-produced collection of visual essays on film is a treat for cinephiles.Read More
Dune review: Big, bold and brilliant
December 12, 2021 | David Farnor
Denis Villeneuve’s jaw-dropping sci-fi epic is big, bold and brilliant.Read More
UK TV review: In My Skin Season 2
December 12, 2021 | Helen Archer
The balance between comedy and drama can be a tricky one to navigate. The first season of In My Skin, which introduced us to 16-year-old Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy), managed the line expertly, from the humour of school to the tragedy … Read More
VOD film review: Wrath of Man
December 11, 2021 | David Farnor
Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham reunite for this serious, muscular heist thriller.Read More
UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 4, Episode 4
December 11, 2021 | Ian Winterton
The future of Starfleet is – sort of – at stake in this first-rate episode.Read More
