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.
UK TV review: Sticks and Stones
December 22, 2019 | David Farnor
This entertaining drama about workplace bullying rings awkwardly true.Read More
UK TV review: A Christmas Carol (2019)
December 22, 2019 | David Farnor
This bold, bleak midwinter’s tale is a haunting portrait of much-needed redemption.Read More
VOD film review: The Courier (2019)
December 22, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Olga Kurylenko’s action moves can’t save this tedious thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Blinded by the Light
December 21, 2019 | David Farnor
Springsteen and 1980s Luton collide in this moving coming-of-age drama and ode to the universal power of music.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Get Santa
December 21, 2019 | Laurence Boyce
A starry cast and family-friendly humour make this British comedy an enjoyable – and sometimes unique – yuletide offering. Read More
VOD film review: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
December 21, 2019 | David Farnor
This deliciously dark horror brings a chillingly fresh spin on Santa Claus.Read More
First look review: You Season 2
December 21, 2019 | Jo Bromilow
You’s lost some of that loving feeling, but Joe Goldberg’s return remains darkly perfect post-Christmas viewing.Read More
Netflix UK film review: A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
December 20, 2019 | David Farnor
This festive twist on Cinderella is too autotuned for its own good.Read More
VOD film review: Good Burger (1997)
December 20, 2019 | Mark Harrison
Kenan and Kel shine in a super-sized slapstick comedy that cushions their comedic hit rate.Read More
The Two Popes: Heartfelt and insightful
December 20, 2019 | David Farnor
This divinely unlikely bromance is a masterclass in acting from Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce.Read More
