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.
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
Apple TV review: Physical
June 18, 2021 | David Farnor
A dedicated turn by Rose Byrne can’t redeem this uneven, energy-sapping drama.Read More
VOD film review: Guys and Dolls
June 18, 2021 | David Farnor
Brando, Sinatra and Simmons are a sure thing in this classy adaptation of the classic musical.Read More
Digital theatre review: 42nd Street (2018)
June 17, 2021 | David Farnor
“Come and meet those dancing feet, on the avenue I’m taking you to…” Those are the immortal words to 42nd Street, the signature showstopper from a musical that sets the standard for all other musicals. But while the title number … Read More
VOD film review: Grease
June 17, 2021 | David Farnor
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John are electrifying in this timeless, showstopping classic.Read More
VOD film review: 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez
June 17, 2021 | David Farnor
This intriguing documentary raises timely questions about modern fame but frustrating fails to answer them.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Superdeep (aka Kolskaya sverhglubokaya)
June 17, 2021 | Anton Bitel
Areseny Syuhin’s Superdeep uses body, bio and bunker horror tropes to allegorise the thawing permafrost of the Cold War.Read More
