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: Copilot
September 16, 2021 | David Farnor
A strong cast brings some nuance to this uneven attempt at humanising one of the 9/11 terrorists.Read More
The Spy Who Loved Me: The best of Roger Moore’s Bond
September 16, 2021 | David Farnor
A memorable villain, iconic set pieces and a carefully balanced tone make this outing the best of Moore’s Bond.Read More
The Man with the Golden Gun: A disappointing misfire
September 15, 2021 | David Farnor
Christopher Lee is wasted in this poorly thought-out adaptation of Ian Fleming’s novel.Read More
VOD film review: Shorta
September 15, 2021 | David Farnor
This slickly directed Danish police thriller is a gripping, timely watch.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead: Season 11, Episode 4 (Rendition)
September 14, 2021 | Neil Brazier
It’s a case of history repeating in this Daryl-centric episode.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Hunt for a Killer
September 14, 2021 | Helen Archer
This understated Scandi series shows how true crime drama should be done.Read More
VOD film review: The Voyeurs
September 14, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A couple spy on their neighbours in this highly enjoyable erotic thriller.Read More
Live and Let Die: Horribly dated
September 13, 2021 | David Farnor
This horribly dated debut for Roger Moore’s Bond is a thoughtless, shallow parade of racial stereotypes.Read More
UK TV review: Ghosts Season 3
September 13, 2021 | Sophie Davies
Ghosts continues to deftly balance big laughs and touching moments with its ingenious third season.Read More
VOD film review: No Man of God
September 13, 2021 | Anton Bitel
Amber Sealey’s intelligent, complicated true crime drama interrogates Ted Bundy’s last years on death row without sensationalism or exploitation.Read More
