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: The Big Flower Fight
May 25, 2020 | David FarnorBake 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 TurnerThe Dalai Lama’s lifelong fascination with science is outlined in this engaging documentary.Read More
Why Tales from the Loop should be your next box set
May 25, 2020 | Laurence BoyceA unique, sideways take on sci-fi, this slow, beautiful anthology explores profound questions of human existence.Read More
4 Weddings and a Funeral: A TV show worth committing to
May 25, 2020 | David FarnorHulu’s unexpected update of Richard Curtis’ rom-com classic is a surprisingly entertaining watch.Read More
Catch up TV review: Big Zuu’s Big Eats, Ramadan in Lockdown, Reasons to be Cheerful, Mo Gilligan
May 24, 2020 | David FarnorWhat’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
Why you should be watching Schitt’s Creek
May 24, 2020 | Sophie DaviesThis delightful riches-to-rags comedy maintains its sharply written charm until the very end.Read More
VOD film review: The County
May 23, 2020 | David FarnorRams director Grímur Hákonarson returns with this winning tale of cows, capitalism and rebelling against the system.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Lovebirds
May 23, 2020 | David FarnorKumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae are genuinely funny in this formulaic but feel-good rom-com caper.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Love Wedding Repeat
May 23, 2020 | David FarnorThis disappointing rom-com leaves you wondering how things might have turned out differently.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Half of It
May 23, 2020 | Katie Smith-WongAlice Wu’s follow-up to Saving Face is a fresh, tender take on Cyrano de Bergerac.Read More
















