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: White Riot
September 18, 2020 | David FarnorThis documentary about the Rock Against Racism movement in the 1970s is a rousing, inspiring reminder to make a difference.Read More
Criminal Season 2 review: Brilliantly simple, rivetingly complex
September 16, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix’s superbly acted, sharply streamlined crime procedural is rivetingly complex telly.Read More
VOD film review: Gutterbug
September 16, 2020 | Matthew TurnerA punk grapples with drug addiction and toxic friendships in this smartly structured, Boston-set indie drama.Read More
VOD film review: Northwood Pie
September 16, 2020 | Matthew TurnerA college burn-out gets a job at his local pizza place in this engaging coming-of-ager.Read More
MUBI Mondays: Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
September 14, 2020 | Josh Slater-WilliamsA beautifully performed, affecting drama about the inconveniences and uncertainties of grief.Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The Peter Cushing Dalek movies
September 13, 2020 | Mark HarrisonOffering more than 600 Classic Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s The Whoniverse are bigger on the inside. If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we … Read More
Catch up TV review: Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, James Nesbitt: A Game of Two Halves, All Creatures Great and Small
September 13, 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: Dolittle (2020)
September 13, 2020 | David FarnorAn enjoyably villainous turn from Michael Sheen can’t redeem this misjudged family adventure.Read More
VOD film review: Max Richter’s Sleep
September 13, 2020 | David FarnorThis accessible, relaxing music doc is a unique, fascinating watch.Read More
VOD film review: Deep Blue Sea 3
September 12, 2020 | Ian LoringThis surprisingly entertaining sequel is swimming with fun sharky action.Read More
















