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.
The Rhythm Section review: A dour action thriller
June 17, 2020 | David Farnor
Blake Lively is excellent in this deliberately dour action thriller.Read More
The Lighthouse (2019) review: Brilliantly unnerving
June 17, 2020 | David Farnor
Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson are brilliantly unnerving in this clammy, claustrophobic horror.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Trial by Media
June 16, 2020 | Helen Archer
This uneven Netflix docuseries is less an examination of injustices than a reminder that they continue to exist.Read More
The Personal History of David Copperfield review: An absolute delight
June 15, 2020 | David Farnor
Armando Iannucci’s quick-witted, modern period drama is an absolute delight.Read More
Little Joe review: Brilliantly creepy sci-fi horror
June 15, 2020 | David Farnor
Emily Beecham and Ben Whishaw are sensational in this brilliantly creepy sci-fi horror.Read More
Netflix UK film review: All Is True
June 15, 2020 | David Farnor
All’s mostly well that ends well in this uneven but thoughtful Shakespeare biopic.Read More
Why The Salisbury Poisonings should be your next box set
June 14, 2020 | David Farnor
This riveting retelling of the 2018 Novichok poisonings is a moving, gripping tale of bravery and resilience.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
June 14, 2020 | Mike Williams
This comprehensive but unpleasant documentary is a harrowing portrait of one man’s callous disregard for young women.Read More
Da 5 Bloods review: A war movie like no other
June 13, 2020 | David Farnor
Spike Lee’s bold epic of racial injustice and reparation is uncompromising, urgent, thrilling and powerful cinema.Read More
You Don’t Nomi review: An engaging celebration of Showgirls
June 12, 2020 | Matthew Turner
This engaging documentary takes an astute look at the rehabilitation of Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls.Read More
