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.
Calm With Horses review: An arresting Irish noir
April 27, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Nick Rowland’s assured feature debut is an arresting Irish noir that brings new tensions to old gangland tropes.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman – The Dark Knight Returns, Parts 1 and 2 (2012)
April 26, 2020 | Matthew Turner
An ageing Batman comes out of retirement in this faithful adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel.Read More
National Theatre at Home review: Twelfth Night (National Theatre)
April 25, 2020 | David Farnor
Tamsin Greig is a riot in this raucous, playful, stylish take on Twelfth Night.Read More
Disney+ TV review: The World According to Jeff Goldblum
April 25, 2020 | David Farnor
Jeff Goldblum’s curiosity is wonderfully contagious in this slight but entertaining series.Read More
Military Wives review: A formulaic but feel-good true story
April 25, 2020 | Bianca Garner
Wonderful performances from Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan make this true-life story a feel-good, if formulaic, watch.Read More
Darren Aronofsky’s Pi: A thrilling study of order and chaos
April 25, 2020 | David Farnor
Darren Aronofsky’s thrilling, shocking debut is a masterclass in calculating order from chaos.Read More
VOD film review: Men in Black: International
April 24, 2020 | David Farnor
Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are an enjoyably goofy double-act in this fun but forgettable sequel.Read More
Birds of Prey review: Joyously chaotic
April 24, 2020 | David Farnor
This refreshing superhero outing for Harley Quinn and co is vibrant, unexpected and joyously chaotic.Read More
