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: An Alibi for Omar
May 18, 2021 | Helen ArcherBBC Three has been dipping its toes in the true crime genre for the past few years, although generally with US imports. The channel’s homegrown attempts to capitalise on the genre’s strange and enduring popularity have had varying degrees of … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Halston
May 18, 2021 | Helen ArcherEwan McGregor is captivating Ryan Murphy’s wildly entertaining biopic of fashion designer Halston.Read More
Catch up TV review: Fargo, Johnny Vegas: Carry On Glamping, Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause
May 16, 2021 | David FarnorWhat’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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Underground Railroad
May 16, 2021 | David FarnorBarry Jenkins’ heartbreaking, powerful, beautiful adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel is an astounding achievement.Read More
VOD film review: Servants (2021)
May 16, 2021 | David FarnorThis beautifully composed drama about state and church collusion is a disquieting, claustrophobic watch.Read More
VOD film review: Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and Legendary Tapes
May 16, 2021 | David FarnorThis ambitious, fascinating portrait of the Radiophonic legend is an aptly experimental piece.Read More
VOD film review: The Secrets We Keep
May 15, 2021 | David FarnorNoomi Rapace are Joel Kinnaman are excellent in this compelling, complex post-war revenge drama.Read More
VOD film review: Some Kind of Heaven
May 15, 2021 | Matthew TurnerThis engaging, beautifully shot documentary takes a look behind the gates of an affluent Florida retirement community.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Woman in the Window (2021)
May 15, 2021 | Victoria CuratoloJoe Wright’s adaptation of AJ Finn’s bestselling novel makes you want to close the blinds and hide in the dark.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Oxygen
May 14, 2021 | Luke ChannellBuoyed by Mélanie Laurent’s outstanding turn, Alexandre Aja’s polished, riveting thriller delivers bold, breathtaking sci-fi entertainment.Read More
















