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: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
August 12, 2021 | David Farnor
Reynolds and Jackson’s chemistry can’t elevate this bloated, underwhelming action comedy sequel.Read More
UK TV review: Kurupting the Industry: The People Just Do Nothing Story
August 11, 2021 | David Farnor
“Is he going to be a dickhead. How much of a dickhead is he going to be?” Those are the words of Allan Mustafa, star of People Just Do Nothing, recalling his reaction to meeting the show’s director, Jack Clough. … Read More
VOD film review: The Fever (A Febre)
August 8, 2021 | Bianca Garner
This slow-burn exploration of identity is a timely, thought-provoking drama powered by a foreboding atmosphere.Read More
VOD film review: Guns Akimbo
August 6, 2021 | David Farnor
This unpleasant thriller loses any satire in loud spectacle.Read More
VOD film review: Beasts Clawing at Straws
August 6, 2021 | Daniel Broadley
Kim Yong-hoon’s assured feature debut rewards patience with a satisfying, entertaining and violent escapade.Read More
The 90s On Netflix: Free Willy (1993)
August 6, 2021 | Mark Harrison
This unabashedly sentimental family film ends on a high – but only after a very long run-up.Read More
All 4 TV review: I Am Season 2
August 5, 2021 | Katherine McLaughlin
Suranne Jones, Letitia Wright and Lesley Manville star in this anthology of emotionally powerful and personally resonant drama.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Time Will Tell (2018)
August 5, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A troubled teen discovers that stressful situations cause time travelling sleeping fits in this low-budget drama.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Blood Red Sky
August 4, 2021 | David Farnor
This surprising airborne thriller is a gripping and unexpectedly moving ride.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Widower
August 3, 2021 | Helen Archer
NBC’s Dateline moves into prestige TV territory with this haunting true crime documentary about Thomas Randolph.Read More
