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.
True Crime Tuesdays: A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
April 8, 2025 | Helen ArcherSmartly written and well acted, the true story of the last woman to be hanged in Britain still resonates decades later.Read More
FX’s Dying for Sex TV review: A surprisingly thoughtful drama
April 6, 2025 | VOD NewsMichelle Williams delivers a movingly honest performance in this surprisingly thoughtful drama about death, desire and friendship.Read More
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy: A surprisingly moving, thoughtful next chapter
April 6, 2025 | Ivan RadfordThis surprisingly moving, thoughtful next chapter for Bridget Jones isn’t afraid to treat her as a character.Read More
Moana 2: An uplifting sequel
April 6, 2025 | Ivan RadfordStunning visuals and added depth make this heartfelt sequel an uplifting second outing for Disney’s inspiring ocean-faring princess.Read More
The Studio: A funny, frenetic Hollywood satire
March 30, 2025 | Ivan RadfordSeth Rogen’s frenetic, funny, stylish Hollywood satire manages to be scathing and affectionate in equal measure.Read More
The Last Voyage of the Demeter: Enjoyably atmospheric
March 29, 2025 | David FarnorThis enjoyably atmospheric and grippingly claustrophobic Dracula prequel is a refreshingly different take on Bram Stoker’s horror.Read More
Why you should be watching The Change
March 25, 2025 | Ivan RadfordBridget Christie’s funny, sharp and heartfelt menopause comedy is refreshingly unique.Read More
Adolescence: Riveting, timely and urgent TV
March 23, 2025 | Ivan RadfordGripping, harrowing and moving, this flawlessly executed one-take masterpiece is one of the most timely pieces of TV in recent memory.Read More
Why you should be watching Last One Laughing UK
March 23, 2025 | David FarnorThe best new comedy format since Taskmaster, this ruthless, star-studded comedy contest is relentlessly funny, laugh-out-loud TV.Read More
Why you should be watching Bosch: Legacy
March 23, 2025 | Neil BrazierThis Bosch spin-off refines what made its predecessor great in a gripping first season fuelled by the show’s passion for its characters.
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