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: Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
July 4, 2020 | Matthew Turner
This engaging and entertaining portrait of the artist and activist is enriched by strong direction and cultural context.Read More
Disney+ TV review: Into the Unknown
July 4, 2020 | David Farnor
This surprisingly in-depth behind-the-scenes doc is an insightful and inspiring look at making Disney magic.Read More
Canada’s Drag Race: Guaranteed entertainment
July 3, 2020 | Helen Archer
If you’re missing the original Drag Race – or, indeed, its UK spin-off – this Canadian version has arrived just in time to fill the void. It possesses all the sparkles, sequins, and acerbic wit of its counterparts, just in … Read More
Hanna Season 2 review: Amazon’s thriller finds its groove
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
Amazon’s thriller comes of age with this gripping second season that outgrows the 2011 film.Read More
Edinburgh Film Festival film review: Rebuilding Paradise
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
Ron Howard recalls the 2018 wildfires in this moving tribute to human resilience and chilling reminder of climate change’s human cost.Read More
VOD film review: The Booksellers
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
This warm-hearted tribute to books and bookstores is a compelling read.Read More
Sheffield Doc/Fest film review: We’re Still Here
July 3, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Melissa Herman’s engaging documentary charts the efforts of several London residents as they fight to save their social housing.
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VOD film review: Space Jam (1996)
July 3, 2020 | Mark Harrison
Michael Jordan elevates this fumbled Looney Tunes sports movie.Read More
VOD film review: Family Romance, LLC
July 3, 2020 | Luke Channell
Werner Herzog’s fun exploration of a family-for-hire business leaves its most intriguing questions unanswered.Read More
Digital Theatre review: Lungs (Old Vic In Camera)
July 2, 2020 | David Farnor
Matt Smith and Claire Foy are remarkable in this innovative, moving, raw piece of theatre.Read More
