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.
MUBI UK film review: Beanpole (London Film Festival)
October 4, 2019 | Katherine McLaughlin
This impeccably performed drama explores the impact of war from a fresh perspective.Read More
VOD film review: Humor Me
October 4, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Jemaine Clement and Elliott Gould co-star in this charming and funny father-son comedy.Read More
VOD film review: Honeymoon
October 4, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Leigh Janiak’s assured debut condenses all the alienating scenes from a marriage into an understated, atmospheric horror.Read More
First look UK TV review: Catherine the Great
October 3, 2019 | David Farnor
A strong cast and lavish production make Sky’s colourful period drama a stylish if sometimes hollow affair.Read More
VOD film review: The Furies
October 2, 2019 | Mike Williams
This simple and effective horror fuses social commentary with blood-curdling gore.Read More
Why you should revisit Mother!
September 30, 2019 | Bianca Garner
Darren Aronofsky’s divisive psychological horror is a frustrating, mind-blowing, open-ended masterpiece.Read More
Plein Soleil: A gorgeously atmospheric thriller
September 29, 2019 | David Farnor
The effortlessly cool Alain Delon is perfectly cast in René Clement’s gorgeously atmospheric take on The Talented Mr Ripley.Read More
UK TV review: State of the Union
September 29, 2019 | David Farnor
This bite-sized comedy charting the breaking down and making up of a marriage is a hilarious, heartfelt gem.Read More
First look UK TV review: World on Fire
September 29, 2019 | David Farnor
The grounded portrait of ordinary people during World War II is an immediate and moving ensemble drama.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Transparent Musicale Finale
September 29, 2019 | David Farnor
This bold but uneven musical extravaganza is an ambitious but frustrating farewell to the Pfeffermans.Read More
