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.
Paddington in Peru: A fun but forgettable sequel
March 22, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This disappointingly formulaic third outing for Paddington is a fun but forgettable family outing.Read More
A Real Pain: An exceptional, vulnerable comedy
March 22, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin are brilliant in this funny, vulnerable exploration of pain, connection and compassion.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Hunt for Peter Tobin
March 18, 2025 | Helen Archer
Told with empathy and economy, this perceptive, victim-centred documentary should be the standard for all true crime programming.Read More
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man: A refreshing new spin
March 16, 2025 | Matthew Turner
Disney’s new animated Spider-Man series offers a refreshing new spin for newcomers and longtime fans alike.Read More
Gangs of London review: A dizzyingly brutal crime epic
March 15, 2025 | David Farnor
Gareth Evans’ first TV series serves up dizzyingly brutal action in a grippingly dark underworld.Read More
Why Toxic Town should be your next box set
March 9, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Jodie Whittaker delivers a barnstorming performance in Jack Thorne’s immensely moving drama about the Corby toxic waste scandal.Read More
Why you should be watching The Righteous Gemstones
March 9, 2025 | Katherine McLaughlin
This entertaining comedy about a corrupt televangelist family is packed full of riotous turns.Read More
Daredevil: Born Again review: A brilliantly brutal return
March 5, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Excellent performances and brutal action means that Daredevil’s long-awaited return to our screens is darkly satisfying.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke
March 4, 2025 | Helen Archer
This documentary about Ruby Franke is unsettling, compelling viewing.
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Nickel Boys: A remarkable piece of art
March 2, 2025 | David Farnor
This lyrical adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel is a remarkable, moving piece of art.Read More
