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.
Relay: An enjoyably old-fashioned thriller
December 31, 2025 | David Farnor
Riz Ahmed is brilliantly understated in David Mackenzie’s gripping, old-school thriller.Read More
The Family Plan 2: An entertaining ensemble thriller
December 30, 2025 | David Farnor
This entertaining stealth Christmas film isn’t afraid to bring the whole family in on the action.Read More
Why you should catch up with ITV’s Red Eye
December 28, 2025 | David Farnor
A strong cast and taut pacing make ITV’s twisting thriller a ride that flies by.Read More
A Thousand Blows: A knockout romp
December 28, 2025 | Ivan Radford
A cracking cast and swaggering style make this Victorian bare-knuckle boxing drama a knockout romp.Read More
Tinsel Town: A sweet celebration of the magic of theatre
December 27, 2025 | David Farnor
A game cast and a sincere love of theatre gives this familiar festive comedy an earnest charm.Read More
Finding Father Christmas: Understated, unconventional, delightful
December 26, 2025 | David Farnor
Part conspiracy adventure, part science lesson, this unconventional and understated Christmas comedy is an absolute delight.Read More
Champagne Problems: An unexpectedly charming tipple
December 24, 2025 | Ivan Radford
A surprisingly sharp script makes this by-the-numbers festive rom-com go down with a charming sparkle.Read More
Why you should catch up with The Night Manager
December 21, 2025 | David Farnor
Susanne Brier’s nail-biting adaptation of John le Carré’s thriller feels like it was written yesterday.Read More
Fallout review: A strange, surprising hoot
December 14, 2025 | David Farnor
A darkly funny, action-packed, post-apocalyptic satire, this energetic video game adaptation is a strange, surprising hoot.Read More
Jay Kelly: Charmingly old-fashioned
December 13, 2025 | David Farnor
A disarmingly vulnerable cast make Noah Baumbach’s conventional love letter to Hollywood a charming slice of old-fashioned class.Read More
