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: Macbeth (2010)
April 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Patrick Stewart is superb in this moving, chilling tale of a man losing his head tinged with nihilistic despair.Read More
VOD film review: Pinocchio (2019)
April 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Matteo Garrone’s darkly faithful take on this family fable finds adult lessons in its childlike wonder.Read More
VOD film review: Spring Blossom
April 24, 2021 | Matthew Turner
21-year-old Suzanne Lindon makes an accomplished debut as the writer-director-star of this romantic first crush drama.Read More
Sisters with Transistors: A fascinating, riveting documentary
April 23, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Lisa 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 Farnor
This low-key space survival drama runs on compelling, slow-burn suspense.Read More
Black Bear review: An engaging indie thriller
April 22, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Aubrey 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 Farnor
Neil 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 Farnor
More 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 Farnor
This 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 Williams
This poignant, slow-paced drama struggles to deliver on its thought-provoking premise.Read More
