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.
Amazon UK film review: Chemical Hearts
August 22, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Riverdale’s Lili Rheinhart stars in this dreary teen drama.Read More
Perfumes: A charming French tale
August 21, 2020 | Victoria Curatolo
An unusual meet-cute leads to a beautiful friendship in this charming French tale.Read More
Digital theatre review: Hamlet (2016)
August 20, 2020 | David Farnor
Paapa Essiedu is brilliant in the RSC’s vivid, intense production of Hamlet from 2016.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Random Acts of Violence
August 20, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Jay Baruchel’s meta-slasher unearths uncomfortable truths in its genre entertainment.
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VOD film review: Waking Sleeping Beauty
August 19, 2020 | David Farnor
This behind-the-scenes doc about Disney’s renaissance is surprisingly candid.Read More
Disney+ film review: Howard
August 19, 2020 | David Farnor
This loving portrait of Disney’s lyrical genius is a warm-hearted, eye-opening watch.Read More
VOD film review: You’ve Been Trumped Too
August 19, 2020 | Mike Williams
A worthwhile and shocking expose on how Donald Trump conducts his business.Read More
First look UK TV review: Lovecraft Country
August 17, 2020 | David Farnor
Misha Green’s blend of pulp thrills and human horror is a playful exploration of American prejudice with real promise.Read More
VOD film review: The Last Tree
August 17, 2020 | David Farnor
Shola Amoo’s moving study of identity and belonging in modern Britain is a personal, poetic gem.Read More
Summerland review: Gemma Arterton shines in this warm wartime drama
August 17, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Gemma Arterton shines as a writer who forms a bond with a young evacuee in this nostalgic wartime drama.Read More
