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.
Up: Looking back at Michael Apted’s groundbreaking series
January 10, 2021 | David Farnor
There are lots of documentaries that claim to be groundbreaking. The Up series genuinely is. Following 14 British people since 1964, when they were just seven years old, the show went on to check back in on each one every … 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
UK TV review: Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks
January 5, 2021 | Mark Harrison
Doctor Who’s latest festive special is a belt-and-braces Dalek blockbuster.Read More
