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: Spiral: From the Book of Saw
June 27, 2021 | David Farnor
Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson bring a fresh slice of detective drama to the Saw franchise with this uneven but promising sequel.Read More
VOD film review: The Filmmaker’s House
June 26, 2021 | Laurence Boyce
Race, hospitality and grief collide in Mark Isaacs’ clever, playful, thought-provoking documentary.Read More
UK TV review: Together
June 26, 2021 | David Farnor
Dennis Kelly’s scathing pandemic two-hander is funny, tragic and resonant all at once.Read More
VOD film review: Sweat
June 25, 2021 | Matthew Turner
The “perfect” life of a Polish fitness influencer comes under scrutiny in this gripping and stylish drama.Read More
VOD film review: The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)
June 24, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A military experiment accidentally transports two WWII sailors 40 years into the future in this engaging 80s thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Hollywood Bulldogs
June 24, 2021 | David Farnor
This entertaining, fascinating celebration of stunt performers is a treat for movie fans.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Most Dangerous Animal of All
June 22, 2021 | Helen Archer
Truth, fiction and obsession collide in this subtle interrogation of the Zodiac killer case and the true crime genre itself.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Fatherhood
June 20, 2021 | David Farnor
Kevin Hart delivers an understated performance in this likeable, low-key parenting drama. Read More
VOD film review: Luca
June 20, 2021 | David Farnor
Pixar’s warm summer adventure is a beautifully simple tale of acceptance.Read More
VOD film review: It Must Be Heaven
June 19, 2021 | David Farnor
Elia Suleiman takes us on an enjoyably absurd world tour in this slight but serious satire.Read More
