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.
Disney+ film review: Clouds
October 24, 2020 | David Farnor
Disney’s sincere tribute to Zach Sobiech is a heartfelt, moving musical drama.Read More
VOD film review: Totally Under Control
October 24, 2020 | Matthew Turner
This gripping documentary charts the catastrophic failures of the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.Read More
Sheffield Doc/Fest film review: Constructions (Konstrukcijas)
October 24, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
This portrait of Latvian poet Uldis Bērziņš is a gently fascinating look at how small moments of life can make big waves.Read More
Apple TV film review: On the Rocks
October 23, 2020 | David Farnor
Bill Murray and Rashida Jones fizz in Sofia Coppola’s delightful, funny and thoughtful comedy.Read More
VOD film review: The Secret Garden
October 23, 2020 | Matthew Turner
This adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story is watchable if unremarkable.
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Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 2
October 23, 2020 | Ian Winterton
Season 3’s second chapter is a placeholder episode, but the ensemble remain a joy to watch.Read More
Amazon UK film review: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
October 23, 2020 | Ian Winterton
Sacha Baron Cohen’s sequel lacks focus and laughs but some standout scenes and moments of satirical genius make this essential viewing.Read More
FrightFest Halloween film review: Tailgate (Bumperkleef)
October 23, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Lodewijk Crijns’ psycho-thriller is a moral fable of traffic transgressions and unforgiving divine punishment.Read More
VOD film review: Summer of 85
October 23, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A gay summer fling turns tragic in François Ozon’s nostalgic coming-of-age drama.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rebecca
October 22, 2020 | David Farnor
This visually gorgeous adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Gothic romance is oddly lacking in atmosphere.Read More
