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.
Body of Water review: An intense, unflinching drama
October 19, 2020 | David FarnorSian Brooke plays a mum struggling with an eating disorder in this intense, unflinching drama.Read More
LFF 2020 film review: One Night in Miami, Ammonite, The Human Voice
October 19, 2020 | David FarnorWe catch up with a trio of titles that played at the 2020 London Film Festival, including Amazon Studios’ latest acquistion. For more on how the festival works, click here.
One Night in Miami
There are directorial debuts, and … Read More
Being a Human Person review: A personal portrait of a complicated director
October 19, 2020 | Mike WilliamsA deeply personal portrait of a complicated and captivating director.Read More
Catch up TV review: Taskmaster, Mo Gilligan: Black, British and Funny, Craig & Danny: Black, Funny & on TV
October 18, 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
VOD film review: Evil Eye
October 17, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon’s partnership with Blumhouse Television smartly raids the online giant’s own back catalogue with this adaptation of an Audible original drama. Directed by Elan and Rajeev Dassani, it’s a tale of romance, family and past trauma, one that play with … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 1
October 16, 2020 | Ian WintertonBar some mild silliness, Disco’s third season is a first-rate return for Michael Burnham.Read More
The Mask (1994): An energetic comic book adaptation
October 16, 2020 | Mark HarrisonThis energetic comic book adaptation made instant stars of Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Trial of the Chicago 7
October 16, 2020 | David FarnorAaron Sorkin’s timely political drama turns a show trial into a witty cinematic circus.Read More
VOD film review: Time (2020)
October 16, 2020 | David FarnorGarrett Bradley’s moving documentary is a powerful portrait of the personal toll of imprisonment.Read More
Netflix UK film review: A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting
October 15, 2020 | David FarnorThis bright and breezy adaptation of Joe Ballarini’s books is a likeable family adventure.Read More
















