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.
A Very Royal Scandal: A thoughtful retelling
September 22, 2024 | David Farnor
Ruth Wilson and Michael Sheen sink their teeth into this thoughtful, probing retelling of Newsnight’s interview with Prince Andrew.Read More
Grave of the Fireflies: A heart-wrenching masterpiece
September 22, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Isao Takahata’s profoundly moving anti-war drama is a heart-wrenching masterpiece.Read More
VOD film review: Wolfs
September 21, 2024 | Matthew Turner
George Clooney and Brad Pitt are amusing in this flimsy crime caper that coasts on its stars’ comic chemistry.Read More
Agatha All Along review: A spooky, fun treat
September 19, 2024 | David Farnor
Kathryn Hahn is a delight in this fun and surprisingly spooky treat.Read More
Nightsleeper: A relentless, gripping ride
September 15, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This relentless, real-time tech thriller about a hacked train is a gripping, nailbiting ride.Read More
My First Film: A raw, personal study of creation
September 15, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Zia Anger’s raw, personal study of an abandoned movie is a thoughtful meditation on art and creation.Read More
Apollo 13: Survival: A riveting documentary
September 15, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This immersive, riveting retelling of the Apollo 13 mission is both a rousing scientific celebration and a gripping survival thriller.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Body Next Door
September 10, 2024 | Helen Archer
This brave, moving true crime series is moreish but doesn’t outstay its welcome.Read More
The Perfect Couple review: Enjoyably moreish viewing
September 8, 2024 | VOD News
An absurdly star-studded cast makes this handsome, dark murder mystery enjoyably moreish viewing.Read More
Only Murders in the Building Season 4: Surprisingly moving
September 8, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Steve Martin brings added emotional depth to the surprisingly moving fourth chapter of this fast, funny murder mystery.Read More
