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.
First look UK TV review: Brave New World
October 2, 2020 | David Farnor
This lavish adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s novel is handsome and slick, but without an edge.Read More
First look UK TV review: The Walking Dead: World Beyond
October 2, 2020 | David Farnor
This young adult spin on The Walking Dead has the potential to grow into something different.Read More
VOD film review: Eternal Beauty
October 2, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Sally Hawkins delivers a standout performance as a woman battling depression and schizophrenia in Craig Roberts’ second directorial effort.Read More
Disney+ film review: Onward
October 2, 2020 | David Farnor
This gently moving animated adventure enchants your heart as well as your funny bone.Read More
VOD film review: Rialto
October 2, 2020 | David Farnor
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is heart-achingly good in this moving domestic tragedy. Read More
Queen & Slim: A gripping couple-on-the-run thriller
October 1, 2020 | David Farnor
Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith are brilliant in this gripping couple-on-the-run thriller.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Emily in Paris
October 1, 2020 | Charlotte Harrison
This outdated, oblivious romantic comedy is truly insipid nonsense.Read More
UK TV review: The Comey Rule
September 30, 2020 | David Farnor
Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson are excellent in this timely drama about the 2016 US election.Read More
MUBI Mondays: Something in the Air (2012)
September 28, 2020 | Josh Slater-Williams
Olivier Assayas’ portrait of youth in revolt is an absorbing demystification of an era.
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Amazon TV review: Utopia (2020)
September 27, 2020 | David Farnor
This reconfiguration of Channel 4’s dystopian thriller is an entertaining echo of the unique original.Read More
