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.
Why The Recruit should be your next box set
January 26, 2025 | Ivan Radford
A charming, energetic turn from Noah Centineo makes this CIA thriller a fun – and funny – watch.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
January 21, 2025 | Helen Archer
This dramatisation of one man’s search for truth is a profoundly moving portrayal of grief and loss.Read More
Gladiator II: Entertaining, ridiculous blockbusting
January 19, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Paul Mescal is a brooding force to be reckoned with in Ridley Scott’s entertaining, ridiculous Roman blockbuster.Read More
Gladiators review: BBC One’s reboot smashes it
January 18, 2025 | David Farnor
This entertaining refresh of the old-fashioned competition series is a winner.Read More
Love Lies Bleeding: Sweaty, gripping pulp fiction
January 18, 2025 | David Farnor
Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian are a striking pair in Rose Glass’ sweaty, gripping dose of pulp fiction.Read More
The Last Stop in Yuma County: A smart, tense western
January 17, 2025 | Anton Bitel
Francis Galluppi’s smart, tense and stylish 70s Western shows America running on gas, gelt and the gun.Read More
Dahomey: Playful and profound
January 13, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This playful, profound hybrid documentary is a fascinating and thoughtful exploration of art and repatriation.Read More
Why you should be watching Severance
January 12, 2025 | David Farnor
This dark, dystopian workplace thriller is a disturbingly timely watch.Read More
The Sticky review: Slow as molasses
January 7, 2025 | Helen Archer
This darkly comic crime drama based on a true heist is stickier than syrup, but slow as molasses.Read More
The Substance: Demi Moore is sensational
January 6, 2025 | David Farnor
Demi Moore is sensational in this darkly satirical body horror about ageing, beauty and self-acceptance.Read More
