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.
First look UK TV review: World on Fire
September 29, 2019 | David FarnorThe 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 FarnorThis bold but uneven musical extravaganza is an ambitious but frustrating farewell to the Pfeffermans.Read More
Why you should be watching Undone
September 29, 2019 | Katherine McLaughlinAmazon’s profoundly moving drama is packed with grand ideas, big emotions and stunning animation.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Hellboy Animated – Sword of Storms (2006)
September 29, 2019 | Matthew TurnerThe cast of del Toro’s live-action Hellboy reassemble to voice this enjoyable animated adventure.Read More
Catch Up TV review: The Circle S2, Tories at War, Mary Kills People S2
September 29, 2019 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
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VOD film review: The Talented Mr Ripley
September 28, 2019 | David FarnorMatt Damon and Jude Law shine in Anthony Minghella’s sumptuous adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Hotel Mumbai
September 27, 2019 | David FarnorDev Patel is on charismatic form in this gripping thriller based on a real terror attack.Read More
Time Travel Thursdays: Mirage (2018)
September 26, 2019 | Matthew TurnerA space-time continuum glitch allows a woman to save a boy’s life in this powerfully emotional Spanish mystery thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth
September 25, 2019 | David FarnorThis moving, intimate documentary about one transgender man’s efforts to have a baby is heart-wrenching and heartwarming.Read More
Why you should be watching Mary Kills People
September 25, 2019 | David FarnorWith Mary Kills People back on our screens this week for Season 2, we round up five reasons why you should be watching the addictive Canadian drama.
It’s darker than your average show
Euthanasia, the right to die and … Read More
















