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: Collective
January 11, 2021 | David Farnor
This gut-churning documentary about healthcare corruption in Romania is a gripping, harrowing watch.Read More
First look UK TV review: The Stand
January 10, 2021 | David Farnor
A strong cast and interesting ideas battle with uneven pacing in this grim Stephen King adaptation.Read 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
