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.
Sisters with Transistors: A fascinating, riveting documentary
April 23, 2021 | Matthew TurnerLisa Rovner’s fascinating, passionate and riveting documentary shines a light on the unsung female pioneers of electronic music.Read More
Stowaway on Netflix: A compelling, slow-burn survival drama
April 22, 2021 | David FarnorThis low-key space survival drama runs on compelling, slow-burn suspense.Read More
Black Bear review: An engaging indie thriller
April 22, 2021 | Matthew TurnerAubrey Plaza is terrific as a creatively blocked filmmaker in this engaging and thought-provoking indie thriller.Read More
Dog Soldiers review: A rip-roaring, action-packed horror
April 21, 2021 | David FarnorNeil Marshall’s rip-roaring debut is a fun, action-packed horror with real bite.Read More
My Octopus Teacher review: A beautiful dive into sentimental waters
April 21, 2021 | David FarnorMore sentimental than scientific, this beautifully filmed nature documentary swims straight for your heart.Read More
Groundswell review: A rousing anti-racking documentary
April 21, 2021 | David FarnorThis documentary about the grassroots anti-fracking campaign in Ireland is a rousing watch.Read More
A Common Crime review: A poignant but slow-paced drama
April 20, 2021 | Mike WilliamsThis poignant, slow-paced drama struggles to deliver on its thought-provoking premise.Read More
For the Sake of Vicious review: A hilarious and tense thriller
April 19, 2021 | Anton BitelGabriel Carrer and Reese Eveneshen’s low-rent action thriller is as darkly hilarious as it is terrifyingly tense.Read More
Catch up TV review: Frank of Ireland, Meet the Richardsons S2, Game of Talents
April 18, 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
Why Tiny World should be your next box set
April 18, 2021 | David FarnorPaul Rudd narrates this charming series that finds big spectacle in the smallest of animals.Read More
















