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.
Smile (2022) review: Simply terrifying
October 20, 2024 | David Farnor
This inventively simple horror movie is so rivetingly scary you can’t look away.Read More
Why Everyone Else Burns should be your next box set
October 20, 2024 | David Farnor
Simon Bird is perfectly awkward in this darkly funny comedy about a dysfunctional family in a fundamentalist sect.Read More
Alien: Romulus review: Grim, fresh and frightening
October 20, 2024 | David Farnor
Fede Álvarez’s remix of the horror sci-fi franchise is grim, fresh and frightening.Read More
Why Hellbound should be your next box set
October 20, 2024 | David Farnor
Yeon Sang-ho’s thought-provoking tale of horrifying retribution is a chilling study of belief, judgement and justice.Read More
VOD film review: Deadpool & Wolverine
October 19, 2024 | David Farnor
Hugh Jackman brings fresh humour and friendship to this immature but entertaining superhero comedy franchise.Read More
Why you should catch up with Shrinking on Apple TV+
October 13, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This charming, heartfelt comedy about pain and grief is a funny, moving celebration of connecting with others.Read More
Disclaimer: A disappointing drag
October 13, 2024 | David Farnor
Despite a starry cast, Alfonso Cuarón’s overly portentous thriller is an unconvincing and disappointing drag.Read More
The Lincoln Lawyer review: Old-school entertainment
October 13, 2024 | Helen Archer
A decent cast and entertaining courtroom scenes elevate this dated, low-stakes legal drama.Read More
Why The Devil’s Hour should be your next box set
October 13, 2024 | David Farnor
There’s more than meets the eye in this intriguing, complex thriller, anchored by a chilling turn by Peter Capaldi.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Dr Death Season 2
October 8, 2024 | Helen Archer
This disappointingly shallow true crime drama does a disservice to its subject matter.Read More
