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.
You’re Cordially Invited review: A heartfelt, funny wedding comedy
February 2, 2025 | David Farnor
Will Ferrell and Geraldine Viswanathan are laugh-out-loud funny in this familiar but heartfelt wedding comedy.Read More
The Apprentice: A chilling origins story
February 2, 2025 | David Farnor
Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong are brilliantly committed in this chilling origins story of Donald Trump.Read More
Why The Recruit should be your next box set
January 26, 2025 | Ivan Radford
A charming, energetic turn from Noah Centineo makes this CIA thriller a fun – and funny – watch.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
January 21, 2025 | Helen Archer
This dramatisation of one man’s search for truth is a profoundly moving portrayal of grief and loss.Read More
Rivals: A delightfully naughty romp
January 19, 2025 | David Farnor
A charismatic cast and playful source material make this 80s satire a delightfully naughty romp.Read More
Gladiator II: Entertaining, ridiculous blockbusting
January 19, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Paul Mescal is a brooding force to be reckoned with in Ridley Scott’s entertaining, ridiculous Roman blockbuster.Read More
Why The Night Agent should be your next box set
January 19, 2025 | David Farnor
This enjoyably implausible spy thriller is a fun, cliffhanger-filled ride.Read More
Gladiators review: BBC One’s reboot smashes it
January 18, 2025 | David Farnor
This entertaining refresh of the old-fashioned competition series is a winner.Read More
Love Lies Bleeding: Sweaty, gripping pulp fiction
January 18, 2025 | David Farnor
Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian are a striking pair in Rose Glass’ sweaty, gripping dose of pulp fiction.Read More
The Last Stop in Yuma County: A smart, tense western
January 17, 2025 | Anton Bitel
Francis Galluppi’s smart, tense and stylish 70s Western shows America running on gas, gelt and the gun.Read More
