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.
Romeo & Juliet review: A uniquely timely take on a timeless tragedy
April 4, 2021 | David Farnor
This intimate, inventive production of Shakespeare’s timeless romance captures the thrilling immediacy of connection.Read More
Classic Doctor Who: A guide to the Doctor’s regenerations
April 4, 2021 | Mark Harrison
Offering more than 600 Classic Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s The Whoniverse are bigger on the inside. If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we … Read More
VOD film review: Red River Road (2020)
April 4, 2021 | Anton Bitel
Paul Schuyler’s unsettling and disorienting pandemic psychodrama takes us from family vérité to lockdown freakout.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Run (2021)
April 3, 2021 | David Farnor
This low-key, fast-moving psychological thriller is an enjoyable twisted ride.Read More
VOD film review: A Knight’s Tale
April 3, 2021 | David Farnor
Heath Ledger is on winning form in this irresistibly feel-good period romp.Read More
VOD film review: The Kid Detective
April 3, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Adam Brody plays a once-celebrated kid detective in Evan Morgan’s immensely enjoyable debut. One of the best films of 2021.Read More
First look UK TV review: Creepshow Season 2
April 2, 2021 | David Farnor
Shudder’s horror anthology returns for a confident, entertaining second chapter.Read More
VOD film review: Down with Love
April 2, 2021 | David Farnor
Ewan McGregor and Renée Zellweger are on winning form in this delightful screwball caper send-up.Read More
VOD film review: Chaos Walking
April 2, 2021 | David Farnor
This underwhelming sci-fi never manages to pull off its intriguing premise.Read More
First look Disney+ UK TV review: The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
April 2, 2021 | David Farnor
This underdog sports comedy tells a likeable but familiar tale. Read More
