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 film review: Red Joan
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
A strong cast and intriguing true story are squandered in this disappointingly forgettable spy drama.Read More
UK TV review: Marvel’s Runaways: Season 2
December 29, 2019 | Matthew Turner
With engaging characters and a potent cocktail of teen angst and comic book action, this is teen superhero TV at its finest.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014)
December 29, 2019 | Matthew Turner
The Suicide Squad take centre stage in this refreshingly different, adult-themed animation based on the Arkham Asylum video games.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: You vs. Wild
December 28, 2019 | David Farnor
Netflix’s interactive follow-up to Bandersnatch is a glimpse of TV’s future – and a reminder that it’s not ready yet.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Late Night
December 28, 2019 | Bianca Garner
Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling are wonderful together in this important but feel-good comedy about the need for diversity in the workplace.Read More
VOD film review: Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
December 27, 2019 | David Farnor
Tarantino’s thoughtful tour through movie memories and Hollywood history is a magical but uneven ride.Read More
Long Day’s Journey Into Night: A mesmerising trip down memory lane
December 27, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Bi Gan’s noir-inflected trip down memory lane brings more Kaili blues while putting the viewer in the mood for love.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Time Freak (2018)
December 26, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Asa Butterfield plays a lovesick nerd who builds a time machine to save his relationship in this entertaining comedy.Read More
UK TV review: Mimi and the Mountain Dragon
December 26, 2019 | David Farnor
This beautifully scored and wonderfully illustrated adaptation is a rousing tale of a girl finding her voice.Read More
UK TV review: The Snail and the Whale
December 26, 2019 | David Farnor
This visually stunning animation is a gorgeous celebration of friendship in all its unlikely forms.Read More
