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 Shrill should be your next box set
January 4, 2020 | Helen Archer
Top-notch writing and a glorious lead turn make this body-positive comedy a sensitive, bittersweet, funny treat.Read More
Dracula review: Bold, inventive, captivating
January 4, 2020 | Martyn Conterio
A bold, inventive, captivating and energetic take on Bram Stoker’s iconic novel. Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The Master’s past lives
January 4, 2020 | Mark Harrison
If you’ve only watched Doctor Who since 2005, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s selection of classic adventures featuring the first eight Doctors might look a bit daunting. Don’t know your Aggedor from your elbow? Turn on the TARDIS randomiser with us … Read More
Netflix UK film review: In the Line of Duty
January 3, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Fast-paced but forgettable, Steven C. Miller’s cop action comedy lets an ageing cowboy loose in the internet age.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 12, Episode 1 (Spyfall Part 1)
January 2, 2020 | David Farnor
Jodie Whittaker’s confident Doctor is back with a renewed focus, fresh stakes and an added dose of fun.Read More
Classic Doctor Who: An A to Z guide
January 1, 2020 | Mark Harrison
If you’ve only watched Doctor Who since 2005, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s selection of classic adventures featuring the first eight Doctors might look a bit daunting. Don’t know your Aggedor from your elbow? Turn on the TARDIS randomiser with us … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Messiah
January 1, 2020 | David Farnor
Netflix’s ambiguous and timely religious thriller is stuffed with potential – sometimes, a bit too much.Read More
VOD film review: Bumblebee
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
Hailee Steinfield is superb in this charmingy low-key character drama that just so happens to feature giant robots.Read More
The Trial of Christine Keeler review: A stylish, gripping drama
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
This stylish, gripping drama finds the female voice at the heart of the Profumo Affair.Read More
VOD film review: Eighth Grade
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
Bo Burnham’s brilliant directorial debut captures the pains of growing up in an online age with awkward intimacy.Read More
