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.
VOD film review: Scoob!
October 3, 2020 | Brendon Connelly
Like its four-legged namesake, Scoob! bites off a lot, but ultimately runs away and makes a fool of itself when things get tough.Read 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This outdated, oblivious romantic comedy is truly insipid nonsense.Read More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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