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.
VOD film review: Dark Encounter
August 23, 2019 | Anton BitelCarl Strathie’s missing-child mystery wraps small-town domestic drama in Spielbergian sci-fi.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Hail, Satan?
August 23, 2019 | Matthew TurnerPenny Lane’s entertaining documentary examines the activities of religious organisation-slash-protest group The Satanic Temple.Read More
VOD film review: Event Horizon
August 22, 2019 | Martyn ConterioPaul W.S. Anderson’s sci-fi horror is far better than its reputation suggests. Read More
Netflix UK film review: American Factory
August 21, 2019 | Matthew TurnerA Chinese company re-opens a shuttered American factory in this riveting culture clash documentary.
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VOD film review: Wild Rose
August 20, 2019 | David FarnorJessie Buckley’s star is born in this irresistibly feel-good country music hit.Read More
Lucifer: A beginner’s guide to the series
August 20, 2019 | VOD NewsLucifer is returning to our screens once again, against all the odds. After it was cancelled by Fox in 2018, following three seasons, Netflix stepped in to bring the series back to life. That meant more fun for fans, but … Read More
We need to talk about Hopper in Stranger Things 3
August 19, 2019 | Mike WilliamsOne of our writers voices their personal concerns about Stranger Things’ third season and their treatment of a specific character.Read More
Catch up TV review: Deep Water, Kathy Burke’s All Woman, Young British and Depressed
August 18, 2019 | VOD NewsWhat’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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The InBESTigators
August 18, 2019 | Brendon ConnellyThis funny, nicely crafted mystery series is a chance for all ages to play detective. Read More
VOD film revew: The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
August 18, 2019 | David FarnorThis wise-cracking animated gem from the makers of Ernest and Celestine is a charming delight.Read More
















