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.
Why Adult Material should be your next box set
May 29, 2021 | Katherine McLaughlinHayley Squires is daringly brilliant in this smartly feminist show that offers both big laughs and tears.Read More
UK TV review: Friends: The Reunion
May 29, 2021 | Katie Smith-WongIn 2004, more than 52 million American people tuned into The Last One, which was the series finale of Friends. Since then, the popular sitcom was revived through streaming services to win over a new generation of fans, while feeding … Read More
VOD film review: Galaxy Quest (1999)
May 29, 2021 | Mark HarrisonAccessible to Trekkies and newbies alike, this kind-hearted sci-fi spoof is one of the greatest comedies of the 1990s.Read More
VOD film review: Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In
May 29, 2021 | David FarnorThis personal profile of the legendary football manager is a rousing, thoughtful watch.Read More
VOD film review: The 8th
May 29, 2021 | David FarnorThis documentary about the campaign to repeal the 8th amendment in Ireland is a moving watch.Read More
VOD film review: Vanquish
May 28, 2021 | David FarnorA strong cast is let down by a weak script in this underwhelming action thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Surge
May 28, 2021 | Ivan RadfordThis riveting, alarming race through one man’s breakdown is a remarkable showcase for Ben Whishaw.Read More
VOD film review: Cruella
May 28, 2021 | Cathy BrennanThe origins story of Disney’s iconic villain sadly fails to live up to its punk-era potential.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Two Distant Strangers (2020)
May 27, 2021 | Matthew TurnerA time loop forces a man to relive a deadly confrontation with a cop in this Oscar-winning short film.Read More
Bristol Old Vic theatre review: Touching the Void
May 27, 2021 | VOD NewsHave you ever climbed a mountain? You’ll feel like it after watching Touching the Void, a monumental piece of theatre that’s so good it gives you vertigo.
The play is based on Joe Simpson’s 1988 memoir, which tells the story … Read More
















