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.
True Crime Tuesdays: Until I Kill You
November 19, 2024 | Helen ArcherAnna Maxwell Martin is outstanding in this thoughtful, challenging drama about Delia Balmer’s harrowing relationship with John Sweeney.Read More
Music by John Williams: A treat for soundtrack nerds
November 17, 2024 | Ivan RadfordDirector: Laurent Bouzereau Cast: John Williams, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Chris Martin Certificate: 12
Baaaa dum. Baaaa dum. The opening to the Jaws theme is as instantly recognisable as the man who wrote it: John Williams. Perhaps the most iconic … Read More
Why you should be watching Temple
November 17, 2024 | David FarnorMark Strong and Daniel Mays are excellent in this rivetingly ridiculous underground thriller.Read More
Why you should catch up with Magpie Murders
November 16, 2024 | David FarnorAnthony Horowitz’s entertaining crime drama is as smart as it is playful.Read More
Kneecap: A thrilling celebration of language and identity
November 16, 2024 | David FarnorThis fictionalised biopic of Belfast rappers Kneecap is a thrilling, energetic celebration of language, identity and expression.Read More
VOD film review: Joker: Folie à Deux
November 10, 2024 | David FarnorJoaquin Phoenix steps back into the shoes of his unnerving, tragic Joker for this bold, music-filled sequel.Read More
Bad Sisters: A darkly entertaining thriller
November 10, 2024 | David FarnorFamily loyalty leads to grave consequences in this darkly entertaining thriller.Read More
Why Silo should be your next box set
November 10, 2024 | Ivan RadfordThis gripping dystopian sci-fi is a thoughtful, surprising thriller about society and truth.Read More
The Day of the Jackal review: A riveting cat-and-mouse thriller
November 7, 2024 | Ivan RadfordEddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch are a perfect match in this clinical, chilling cat-and-mouse thriller.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Woman of the Hour
November 5, 2024 | Helen ArcherAnna Kendrick’s accomplished, tense and thoughtful directorial debut prioritises the female gaze throughout.Read More















