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.
Netflix UK film review: Dick Johnson Is Dead
January 10, 2021 | David Farnor
This surprising, funny, profound and strangely life-affirming documentary is unlike anything else you’ll see this year.Read More
UK TV review: Staged Season 2
January 10, 2021 | David Farnor
David Tennant and Michael Sheen bring heart as well as humour to this self-aware second chapter of their lockdown satire.Read More
VOD film review: 21 Bridges
January 9, 2021 | David Farnor
Chadwick Boseman is on charismatic form in this tense Manhattan thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
January 9, 2021 | David Farnor
Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis lead an electrifying ensemble in this timely chamber piece that resonates long after its final note.Read More
VOD film review: The New Mutants
January 9, 2021 | David Farnor
This intriguingly dark superhero outing is a forgettable, shallow ride.Read More
Netflix UK film review: We Can Be Heroes
January 9, 2021 | David Farnor
The kids are all right in Robert Rodriguez’s energetic superhero comedy.Read More
Netflix TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 13 (Finale)
January 8, 2021 | Ian Winterton
Discovery’s Season 3 finale is far from perfect, but it’s an enjoyably exciting romp.Read More
National Theatre at Home review: Othello
January 7, 2021 | David Farnor
Adrian Lester and Rory Kinnear are superb in this thrilling update of Shakespeare’s tragedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Pieces of a Woman
January 7, 2021 | David Farnor
Vanessa Kirby delivers a remarkable performance in this heart-wrenching meditation on grief.Read More
Netflix review: London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck
January 6, 2021 | VOD News
London Hughes’ energetic Netflix debut is raunchy, raucous and really funny.Read More
