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 Mummy Returns
August 2, 2021 | David FarnorA strong cast and inventive spectacle make this follow-up to The Mummy an enjoyably energetic reunion.Read More
Apple TV review: Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson
August 1, 2021 | David FarnorThis entertaining, enthusiastic and insightful docuseries is catnip for music geeks everywhere.Read More
Why Black Summer should be your next box set
August 1, 2021 | Chris BryantNetflix’s underrated zombie drama is an artistic, realistic descent into bloody chaos.Read More
Romancing the Stone: An entertaining romantic adventure
August 1, 2021 | Ian LoringKathleen Turner and Michael Douglas shine in this romantic adventure that has all the ingredients of a good time.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Son of Batman (2014)
August 1, 2021 | Matthew TurnerBatman discovers he has a son and trains him to be the new Robin in this animated adventure based on the New 52 continuity.
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Catch up TV reviews: Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled S6, India’s Rape Scandal, The Lateish Show S2
August 1, 2021 | VOD NewsWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
India’s Rape Scandal (All 4)
Investigative journalist Ramita Navai is … Read More
VOD film review: Every Breath You Take
July 31, 2021 | David FarnorThis derivative, dated thriller is a disappointingly dull watch.Read More
VOD film review: The African Queen
July 31, 2021 | Bianca GarnerRomance, adventure, comedy and two iconic performances – this true classic has it all.
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VOD film review: The Most Beautiful Boy in the World
July 30, 2021 | Charlotte HarrisonThis documentary about Björn Andrésen is a sad tale of fame and exploitation told with sympathy and empathy.Read More
VOD film review: Summer of Soul
July 30, 2021 | Matthew TurnerQuestlove’s stunning documentary unearths spectacular concert footage from the near-forgotten 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.Read More
















