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.
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
Why you should be watching The Other One
June 12, 2020 | Sophie Davies
This gentle tale of two women helping each other through grief is a fresh, funny comedy.Read More
Days of the Bagnold Summer review: A bittersweet charming debut
June 12, 2020 | Matthew Turner
The Inbetweeners’ Simon Bird makes an impressive directorial debut with this bittersweet comedy-drama.Read More
What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 review: Bleeding hilarious
June 11, 2020 | David Farnor
The vampire sitcom’s second season balances horror myths and human tedium to witty, silly effect.Read More
Artemis Fowl review: Disappointment for the whole family
June 11, 2020 | David Farnor
This misjudged, dull and unmemorable adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s delightful novels is a total fowl-up.Read More
The King of Staten Island review: Funny, dark, heartfelt – and too long
June 11, 2020 | Mark Harrison
Pete Davidson’s semi-biographical exploration of grief is diluted by over-indulgence.Read More
Why Staged should be your next box set
June 10, 2020 | David Farnor
David Tennant and Michael Sheen are hilarious in BBC One’s knowing lockdown satire. Read More
UK TV review: Betty Season 1 (HBO)
June 9, 2020 | David Farnor
Crystal Moselle’s freewheeling follow-up to Skate Kitchen is a beautifully uplifting ride.Read More
I May Destroy You review: Uncompromising, personal TV
June 8, 2020 | VOD News
Michaela Coel’s frank exploration of consent is remarkable, personal and uncompromising TV.Read More
