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: The Rescue
December 3, 2021 | David FarnorThis documentary about the 2018 Thai cave rescue is astonishingly tense.Read More
The Last Duel: A timely, brutal epic
December 3, 2021 | David FarnorRidley Scott’s timely historical epic is a brutal drama that packs a serious, pointed punch.Read More
First look Disney+ TV review: Hawkeye
December 1, 2021 | David FarnorAn entertaining cast and novel action are skewered by a narrative that misses its target.Read More
VOD film review: The Kid (2019)
December 1, 2021 | David FarnorVincent D’Onofrio’s thoughtful Western finds new life in old myths.Read More
VOD film review: Six by Sondheim
November 30, 2021 | David FarnorThis in-depth but accessible ode to Stephen Sondheim’s work and legacy is fascinating viewing for fans and newcomers alike.Read More
VOD film review: Arsène Wenger: Invincible
November 28, 2021 | David FarnorThis thoughtful, honest and surprisingly poignant tribute to the Arsenal manager is an absorbing, introspective watch.Read More
Catch up TV review: An Audience with Adele, Empire State of Mind, Unapologetic, Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland
November 28, 2021 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
An Audience with Adele (ITV Hub)
Adele follows her … Read More
Superhero Sundays: Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018)
November 28, 2021 | Matthew TurnerBatman teams up with the Scooby gang in this very funny crossover movie.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Tiger King Season 2
November 28, 2021 | Katherine McLaughlinA lot has happened since Season 1 of Tiger King first aired on Netflix in March 2020. As Covid-19 lockdowns brought the world to a grinding halt, people looking for a distraction from the pandemic were glued to their screens, … Read More
Apple TV film review: ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas
November 28, 2021 | David FarnorThis darkly entertaining documentary about a festive legal dispute is a timely cautionary tale.Read More
















