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: Flash Gordon
August 10, 2020 | Laurence BoyceThis brazenly silly comic book adaptation is a colourful, exuberant, endearing delight.Read More
Why The Deceived should be your next box set
August 9, 2020 | David FarnorA strong cast and twisting plot make for an enjoyably pulpy thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Anelka: Misunderstood
August 9, 2020 | David FarnorDirector: Franck Nataf Cast: Nicolas Anelka, Arsène Wenger, Thierry Henry Certificate: PG Watch Anelka: Misunderstood online in the UK: Netflix UK
When it comes to sports documentaries – a growing staple of Netflix and Amazon’s original output – the general … Read More
Good Girls Season 3 struggles to shake things up
August 9, 2020 | Sophie DaviesThis likeable crime thriller struggles to shake things up in a curtailed third season.Read More
VOD film review: Papicha
August 8, 2020 | David FarnorThis colourful, energetic drama set during the Algerian civil war is an engaging, empowering snapshot of personal rebellion.Read More
Perfect 10 review: An accomplished coming-of-age drama
August 7, 2020 | David FarnorGymnast Frankie Box delivers a starmaking performance in Eva Riley’s fantastic coming-of-age debut.Read More
VOD film review: Infamous
August 7, 2020 | Matthew TurnerBella Thorne and Jake Manley play young lovers on a Bonnie & Clyde-style spree in this misguided crime thriller.Read More
Young Ahmed review: A powerful, gripping drama
August 7, 2020 | Mike WilliamsThe Dardennes’ portrayal of a radicalised teen is a powerful drama that grips and enlightens.Read More
Digital Theatre review: Jekyll and Hyde (Old Vic)
August 6, 2020 | David FarnorThis visually arresting adaptation of the horror classic is an ingeniously choreographed show.Read More
Shudder UK film review: La Llorona (2019)
August 6, 2020 | Anton BitelJayro Bustamante’s wonderful horror uses a Latin American folktale to show a nation haunted by its past.Read More
















