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: After Life: Season 2
April 24, 2020 | David Farnor
Season 2 of Ricky Gervais’ downbeat comedy finds its heartfelt charm stuck in a holding pattern.Read More
Extraction review: A visceral ride
April 23, 2020 | David Farnor
This adrenaline-fuelled thriller delivers an onslaught of visceral action.Read More
Middleditch & Schwartz review: Utter madness and joy
April 22, 2020 | Andrew Jones
This utterly mad improvised comedy special is full of infectious energy and hilarious silliness.Read More
Amazon UK film review: Selah and the Spades
April 22, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A teenage gang leader schemes to stay top dog in Tayarisha Poe’s stylish debut feature.Read More
Normal People review: A smart and sensual adaptation
April 22, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
This smart and sensual adaptation is powered by its two impressive young stars.Read More
VOD film review: Jane (2017)
April 22, 2020 | David Farnor
This portrait of pioneering chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall is an inspiring, vibrant watch.Read More
Better Call Saul Season 5 finale review: A thundering climax
April 21, 2020 | David Farnor
Things heat up in the thundering climax to Better Call Saul’s penultimate season.Read More
Blue Story review: An authentic, urgent musical drama
April 21, 2020 | David Farnor
Rapman leaps to the big screen with this authentic, urgently told story of young lives in a gang war.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Tall Man (2011)
April 21, 2020 | Helen Archer
This unhurried 2011 documentary is an understated lament for all the lives torn asunder by injustice.Read More
VOD film review: Sulphur and White
April 21, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Mark Stanley and Emily Beecham deliver powerful performances in this harrowing true-life abuse drama.Read More
