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.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie review: A winning, feel-good number
September 17, 2021 | David Farnor
This warm and winning musical about acceptance is a boisterously feel-good number.Read More
Moonraker: The low-point of the 007 franchise
September 17, 2021 | David Farnor
Bond’s Star Wars-influenced sci-fi thriller is a galaxy-sized failure.Read More
VOD film review: Prisoners of the Ghostland
September 17, 2021 | Anton Bitel
Sion Sono’s first English-language film is a mash-up of oater, chanbara and post-apocalyptic action, starring Nicolas Cage.Read More
VOD film review: The Story of Looking
September 17, 2021 | Laurence Boyce
Mark Cousins’ beautiful, moving and inventive exploration of how we see is his most personal film to date.Read 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
