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.
Grave of the Fireflies: A heart-wrenching masterpiece
September 22, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Isao Takahata’s profoundly moving anti-war drama is a heart-wrenching masterpiece.Read More
VOD film review: Wolfs
September 21, 2024 | Matthew Turner
George Clooney and Brad Pitt are amusing in this flimsy crime caper that coasts on its stars’ comic chemistry.Read More
Agatha All Along review: A spooky, fun treat
September 19, 2024 | David Farnor
Kathryn Hahn is a delight in this fun and surprisingly spooky treat.Read More
Nightsleeper: A relentless, gripping ride
September 15, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This relentless, real-time tech thriller about a hacked train is a gripping, nailbiting ride.Read More
My First Film: A raw, personal study of creation
September 15, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Zia Anger’s raw, personal study of an abandoned movie is a thoughtful meditation on art and creation.Read More
Apollo 13: Survival: A riveting documentary
September 15, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This immersive, riveting retelling of the Apollo 13 mission is both a rousing scientific celebration and a gripping survival thriller.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Body Next Door
September 10, 2024 | Helen Archer
This brave, moving true crime series is moreish but doesn’t outstay its welcome.Read More
The Perfect Couple review: Enjoyably moreish viewing
September 8, 2024 | VOD News
An absurdly star-studded cast makes this handsome, dark murder mystery enjoyably moreish viewing.Read More
Only Murders in the Building Season 4: Surprisingly moving
September 8, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Steve Martin brings added emotional depth to the surprisingly moving fourth chapter of this fast, funny murder mystery.Read More
Rebel Ridge: A brooding, slow-burn thriller
September 7, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Aaron Pierre is an instant star in Jeremy Saulnier’s flawless, brooding, slow-burn thriller.Read More
