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: 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
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
