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.
Netflix UK TV review: Space Force
May 29, 2020 | David Farnor
Steve Carell and Greg Daniels’ space sitcom suffers from a slow take-off.Read More
The Vast of Night review: A captivating debut
May 29, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
This captivating debut feature pays affectionate and mischievous homage to 1950s sci-fi.
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Time Travel Thursdays: Action Replayy (2010)
May 28, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai add some Bollywood glamour to this uninspired retread of Back to the Future.Read More
Digital theatre review: Cyprus Avenue (Royal Court)
May 28, 2020 | David Farnor
Stephen Rea is mesmerising in David Ireland’s shocking, powerful and disturbingly funny play of prejudice and identity.Read More
Netflix UK review: Hannah Gadsby: Douglas
May 27, 2020 | David Farnor
Hannah Gadsby’s follow-up to Nanette is a confident, witty delight that doesn’t disappoint.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Homecoming Season 2
May 26, 2020 | Chris Bryant
Brilliant performances and stylish execution ensures that Homecoming remains a tense, mistrust-laden trip.Read More
VOD film review: (500) Days of Summer
May 25, 2020 | David Farnor
There’s more to this anti-rom-com than its reputation suggests.Read More
VOD film review: Say When (Laggies)
May 25, 2020 | David Farnor
Keira Knightley is superb in Lynn Shelton’s understated comedy that’s about adulthood as much as romance.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Big Flower Fight
May 25, 2020 | David Farnor
Bake Off with plants, Netflix’s absurdly extravagant competition is a fun but uneven way to get your gardening fix.Read More
VOD film review: The Dalai Lama: Scientist
May 25, 2020 | Matthew Turner
The Dalai Lama’s lifelong fascination with science is outlined in this engaging documentary.Read More
