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.
The Thursday Murder Club: Mostly harmless
August 30, 2025 | David Farnor
This mostly harmless adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel loses its fun and mystery in translation.Read More
F1: The Movie: Pure, entertaining Dad Cinema
August 29, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This unsurprising but undeniably polished F1-endorsed blockbuster is gripping Dad Cinema at its most entertaining.Read More
Superman: A breath of fresh air
August 27, 2025 | Ivan Radford
James Gunn’s fresh, funny and fun take on Superman is grounded in imperfection, kindness and humanity.Read More
Why you should be watching Channel 4’s The Jury: Murder Trial
August 26, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Channel 4’s reality TV series is a gripping, unsettling exploration of trial by jury.Read More
Hostage: A gripping, character-driven thriller
August 25, 2025 | David Farnor
Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy are a dynamite double-act in this gripping, character-driven political thriller.Read More
Untamed: A gripping showcase for a soulful Eric Bana
August 25, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This conventional but compelling crime drama set in Yosemite National Park is a gripping showcase for a soulful lead turn from Eric Bana.Read More
Why The Gathering should be your next box set
August 25, 2025 | David Farnor
Channel 4’s timely teen mystery thriller is an absorbing tale of modern pressures and toxic parents.Read More
The Ballad of Wallis Island: A beautiful, bittersweet gem
August 24, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Tim Key, Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan are charming in this beautiful, bittersweet ode to music, love, memory and connection.Read More
Why you should be watching Chief of War
August 24, 2025 | David Farnor
Jason Momoa’s thrilling, brutal historical epic is as distinctive as it is ambitious.Read More
The Accountant 2: A surprisingly entertaining sequel
August 23, 2025 | David Farnor
The addition of Jon Bernthal makes this unexpected sequel about Ben Affleck’s killer auditor a surprisingly entertaining actioner. Read More
