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.
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
Why Vikings should be your next box set
January 5, 2025 | David Farnor
This grounded, gritty historical epic is an enjoyably brutal, character-driven saga of family and legacy.Read More
Wicked: A soaring spectacle
January 5, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Packed with spectacle and heart, this bombastic adaptation of the hit stage musical is a soaring success.Read More
The Diplomat Season 2: One of the best shows on TV
January 1, 2025 | David Farnor
This riveting, timely, funny and moving second chapter of Netflix’s political thriller is one of the best shows on TV right now.Read More
