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.
12 Days of Netflix: Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square
December 20, 2020 | David Farnor
Dolly Parton’s earnest festive musical is a sadly uneven number.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 10
December 20, 2020 | Ian Winterton
Despite a clunky set-up, this flawed episode is a game-changer for Discovery.Read More
Disney+ review: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
December 20, 2020 | David Farnor
This enjoyably silly seasonal Star Wars outing is short and sweet.Read More
VOD film review: Krampus (2015)
December 19, 2020 | David Farnor
This sweet, cynical. scary horror-comedy is a dark festive delight.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Christmas Wonderland
December 18, 2020 | David Farnor
“I used to paint and now I do this.” That’s Heidi (Osment) in New York, where she works as an art gallery curator and assistant to her boss. But Heidi didn’t travel to the Big Apple to become an art … Read More
VOD film review: Farewell Amor
December 18, 2020 | Billie Melissa
Ekwa Msangi’s compelling, vibrant directorial debut is a beautiful portrait of a family adjusting to New York life.Read More
VOD film review: The Racer (2020)
December 18, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A Tour de France cyclist struggles to maintain his professional position in this pacy doping drama.Read More
VOD film review: Helmut Newton: The Bad and The Beautiful
December 18, 2020 | Leslie Byron Pitt
This overview of the life and work of infamous fashion photographer Helmut Newton is an intriguing watch.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Christmas Land
December 17, 2020 | David Farnor
“I loved Christmas so much that I made an entire holiday village.” That was the grandmother of Jules (Nikki DeLoach), who built Christmas Land years ago in a small rural town. Fast forward to the present day and Nikki, a … Read More
VOD film review: Cocoon (2020)
December 17, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Leonie Krippendorff’s engaging coming-of-age drama is one of 2020’s best teen dramas.Read More
