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.
Catch up TV review: Close to Me, Moneybags, Comedians Giving Lectures
November 14, 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.
Close to Me (All 4)
Based on Amanda … Read More
Home Alone 3, 4 and 5: Looking back at the forgotten sequels
November 14, 2021 | David FarnorIt’s November. There are only a few weeks until it’s December and it’s socially acceptable to watch Christmas movies. Top of the list? Very possibly Home Alone, one of the greatest festive films of all time, thanks to its surprising … Read More
Disney+ TV review: Olaf Presents
November 14, 2021 | David FarnorJosh Gad hilariously recaps Disney favourites in this fast, fun family binge.Read More
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings review: Entertaining and heartfelt
November 14, 2021 | David FarnorThis entertaining, heartfelt superhero blockbuster deftly balances character, comedy and thrilling choreograph.Read More
Passing review: Complex, thoughtful and thrilling
November 13, 2021 | Ivan RadfordRebecca Hall’s remarkable directorial debut is a complex, thoughtful, thrilling drama about identity, performance and perception.Read More
VOD film review: Home Sweet Home Alone
November 12, 2021 | David FarnorThis uneven Home Alone sequel doesn’t leave you thirsty for more.Read More
VOD film review: The Collini Case
November 12, 2021 | Matthew TurnerAn inexperienced lawyer uncovers a vast conspiracy in this gripping German courtroom drama.Read More
VOD film review: Natural Light
November 12, 2021 | Cathy BrennanDénes Nagy’s understated, atmospheric war drama yields some remarkable moments but feels hollow by the end.Read More
Red Notice: A shallow, entertaining caper
November 12, 2021 | David FarnorWith a starry cast and slick set pieces, this entertaining action comedy is all surface and no stakes.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: 24 Hours in Police Custody
November 9, 2021 | Helen ArcherAnd so we come to the end of the 12th season of 24 Hours in Police Custody, Channel 4’s series that goes behind the scenes at Luton police station, following Bedfordshire cops as they investigate increasingly harrowing crimes. Over the … Read More
















