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.
BBC TV review: Unprecedented
May 31, 2020 | David Farnor
BBC Four’s anthology of lockdown stories is a moving, funny, insightful snapshot of humans trying to connect with each other.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Bake Off: The Professionals, Britain’s Unsung Heroes
May 31, 2020 | David Farnor
What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The best of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
May 31, 2020 | Mark Harrison
Offering more than 600 Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, the Whoniverse’s library of Classic Doctor Who is bigger on the inside.If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we turn … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Little Fires Everywhere (spoilers)
May 31, 2020 | Helen Archer
This scorching drama is a thoughtful and entertaining look at race, motherhood and regret.Read More
We Are One: 10 shorts to stream during the film festival
May 31, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
The We Are One Global Film Festival promises a smorgasbord of cinematic treats for those movie fans who have been starved of their film – and film festival – fix during the coronavirus pandemic. The 10-day festival brings together films … Read More
Superhero Sundays: Iron Man and Captain America: Heroes United
May 31, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Iron Man and Captain America take on Taskmaster and the Red Skull in this animated Marvel adventure.Read More
VOD film review: The High Note
May 31, 2020 | David Farnor
A winning cast and strong soundtrack give this music industry comedy an enjoyably upbeat groove.Read More
VOD film review: The Legend of the Stardust Brothers
May 31, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Fame, family and the fall collide in Makoto Tezuka’s whimsical, madcap 80s musical.Read More
VOD film review: Citizen K
May 31, 2020 | David Farnor
Alex Gibney’s documentary about a former Russian oligarch is a clinical, absorbing and pertinent account of power and politics.Read More
VOD film review: Only the Animals (Seules Les Bêtes)
May 30, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Dominik Moll brings together tales of crossed purposes, animal drives and amour fou in this superbly performed ensemble drama.Read More
