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.
UK TV review: Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
December 29, 2020 | David FarnorDawn French is brilliantly prickly in this slight but sweet tale of two authors.Read More
VOD film review: You’ve Got Mail (1998)
December 29, 2020 | Mark HarrisonFar from a dated AOL advert, Nora Ephron’s rom-com is a good old-fashioned early adopter.Read More
Catch up TV review: Christmas Bake Off 2020, Quentin Blake’s Clown, Meet the Richardsons at Christmas
December 28, 2020 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
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Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 11
December 28, 2020 | Ian WintertonPatchy plotting and a disappointing reveal mar this action-packed episode. Read More
UK TV review: Click and Collect
December 28, 2020 | David FarnorStephen Merchant and Asim Chaudhry are a highly entertaining double act in this cute festive comedy.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The (Holiday) Movies That Made Us
December 28, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix’s nostalgic making-of series is an entertaining, interesting romp through film history.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri and Playing With Fire
December 27, 2020 | Matthew TurnerThe Secret Warriors meet Shuri and Inferno has his fire powers stolen in this fun pair of Marvel Rising adventures.Read More
UK TV review: Black Narcissus (2020)
December 27, 2020 | David FarnorThis vibrant tale of desire and doubt is an atmospheric echo of Powell and Pressburger’s iconic adaptation.Read More
Why Fast & Furious: Spy Racers should be on your watchlist
December 27, 2020 | David FarnorThis small screen spin-off of the motoring franchise swiftly finds its own entertaining gear.Read More
UK TV review: Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy
December 27, 2020 | David FarnorThis charmingly old-fashioned family adventure is moving, uplifting and bursting with magic.Read More
















