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.
True Crime Tuesdays: Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke
March 4, 2025 | Helen ArcherThis documentary about Ruby Franke is unsettling, compelling viewing.
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Nickel Boys: A remarkable piece of art
March 2, 2025 | David FarnorThis lyrical adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel is a remarkable, moving piece of art.Read More
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl: A charming stop-motion sequel
March 2, 2025 | Ivan RadfordAardman’s charming stop-motion sequel lacks surprise but is bursting with heart and wit.Read More
Sing Sing review: Bursting with compassion
March 1, 2025 | David FarnorColman Domingo is spellbinding in this thoughtful drama about the cathartic power of art that’s bursting with compassion.Read More
Why Abbott Elementary should be your next box set
February 26, 2025 | Nathanael SmithSeason 4, Part 1 premieres on Disney+ UK on 26th February 2025. This review was originally published on 3rd July 2022 and is based on Season 1.
American TV of the 21st century has a few staples that it … Read More
Why you should catch up with Snowpiercer the TV series
February 23, 2025 | David FarnorThis slowed-down take on Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi satire forges its own intriguing destination.Read More
We Live in Time review: Utterly disarming
February 22, 2025 | Ivan RadfordAndrew Garfield and Florence Pugh are a natural fit in this hugely moving, funny and utterly disarming romance.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Apple Cider Vinegar
February 18, 2025 | Helen ArcherThis dramatisation of Belle Gibson’s cancer scam is a manic, emotional tightrope walk pulled off with aplomb.Read More
Anora: A hilarious, heartfelt non-fairytale
February 16, 2025 | David FarnorMikey Madison delivers an instantly star-making turn in Sean Baker’s heartfelt, hilarious non-fairytale.Read More
Why you should be watching Reacher
February 16, 2025 | David FarnorAlan Ritchison is perfectly cast as Jack Reacher in this rock-solid adaptation of Lee Child’s novel.Read More
















