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.
Wolfwalkers review: A magical wonder
December 11, 2020 | David FarnorCartoon Saloon’s beautiful environmental fable of friendship and understanding is a truly magical wonder.Read More
VOD film review: The Mole Agent
December 11, 2020 | David FarnorAn octogenarian becomes an unlikely spy in this hugely entertaining and moving documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Rom Boys: 40 Years of Rad
December 10, 2020 | Matthew TurnerThe Rom Skatepark in Hornchurch provides the centre for this nostalgic look at 40 years of British skateboarding history.Read More
National Theatre at Home review: Yerma (Young Vic)
December 10, 2020 | David FarnorBillie Piper gives the performance of a lifetime in this heart-wrenching update of Lorca’s classic tragedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Babyteeth
December 10, 2020 | David FarnorShannon Murphy’s brilliantly acted coming-of-age drama is a powerful, vibrant, bittersweet gem.Read More
VOD film review: Flint
December 8, 2020 | Matthew TurnerScottish filmmaker Anthony Baxter explores the devastating impact of the Flint water crisis.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: King Cobra (1999)
December 7, 2020 | Matthew TurnerA giant snake puts the bite on a small town in this cheap and cheerful knock-off of Anaconda.Read More
Catch up TV review: Celebrity Crystal Maze, Love Bites, The Truth About Amazon
December 6, 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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
Why The Undoing should be your next box set
December 6, 2020 | David FarnorWould you ever suspect Hugh Grant of committing murder? That’s the question at the heart of The Undoing, David E Kelley’s crime thriller for HBO and Sky Atlantic. Based on the 2014 novel by Jean Hanff Korelitz, the answer may … Read More
Why The Good Lord Bird should be your next box set
December 6, 2020 | David FarnorEthan Hawke is astonishing in this timely, telling abolitionist romp.Read More
















