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.
Kinds of Kindness review: A dark, curious triptych
September 1, 2024 | David Farnor
Yorgos Lanthimos’s curious triptych of disturbing fables is a dark study of control, power and corruption.Read More
VOD film review: Madame Web
August 30, 2024 | Ivan Radford
A promisingly dark thriller comes unspun in this unconventional but inconsistent superhero thriller.Read More
Kaos review: A playful remix of Greek myths
August 29, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Jeff Goldblum leads a knowing cast in this playful, modern remix of Greek myth.Read More
The Rings of Power: Season 2 review: A bigger, darker return to Middle-earth
August 29, 2024 | David Farnor
This thrilling return to Middle-earth is bigger, darker and packed with scale and moral stakes.Read More
Inside Out 2: A heartfelt, inventive sequel
August 29, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This inventive exploration of emotional and mental wellbeing is a profound and heartfelt evolution of an idea.Read More
A Quiet Place: Day One review: A moving, gripping thrill ride
August 28, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Moving and gripping in equal measure, this inventive prequel grounds disaster movie spectacle in hushed humanity.Read More
Sven: A poignant portrait of a life well lived
August 28, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This frank and thoughtful portrait of the football manager is a poignant ode to a life well lived.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Merseyside Detectives: The Murders of Ashley and Olivia
August 27, 2024 | Helen Archer
The victims remain at the forefront of this riveting documentary that serves as a fitting tribute to two young lives tragically cut short.Read More
Batman: Caped Crusader review: An enjoyable noir-inspired animation
August 26, 2024 | Matthew Turner
Bruce Timm’s animated Batman series gives the Caped Crusader and his colourful support cast a noir-inspired reimagining.Read More
Why you should catch up with Brassic
August 26, 2024 | Luke Channell
Joe Gilgun’s giddily entertaining series is funny, warm and fuelled by tight-knit friendships.Read More
