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: Holy Lands
June 21, 2019 | Matthew Turner
An unlikely double act of James Caan and Tom Hollander is the main reason to see this stodgy drama.Read More
Why Neon Genesis Evangelion should be your next box set
June 21, 2019 | Ned Newberry
Ghost in the Shell, Akira, anything from Studio Ghibli, these are some of the major pillars that transformed ‘Japanimation’ into the beloved anime that proliferates in popular culture. Today, another titan of anime lands on Netflix UK: Neon Genesis Evangelion, … Read More
VOD film review: If Beale Street Could Talk
June 20, 2019 | David Farnor
A beautiful story of love, dignity and respect, this lyrical masterpiece is one of the best films of the year.Read More
Hometown: A Killing review: An honest look at a difficult subject
June 19, 2019 | Helen Archer
This six-part box set follows journalist Mobeen Azhar as he returns to his home town of Birkby, Huddersfield, to investigate the death of Mohammed Yassar Yaqub, who was shot by police in his car in 2017, provoking a ‘Justice 4 … Read More
UK TV review: Years and Years
June 19, 2019 | David Farnor
Russell T. Davies’ gripping portrait of a family fighting through a changing society is a hauntingly plausible state-of-the-nation thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Wildlife
June 19, 2019 | Roxy Simons
Paul Dano directs a stellar cast in this enthralling all-American drama.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story
June 18, 2019 | Helen Archer
This clear-eyed, forensic dissection of true crime is a powerful, heartfelt, anger-inducing game-changer.Read More
VOD film review: Vice
June 17, 2019 | David Farnor
Christian Bale and Amy Adams are superb in Adam McKay’s uneven but entertaining Dick Cheney takedown.Read More
Netflix UK film review: I Am Mother
June 16, 2019 | Luke Channell
This intriguing, intelligent sci-fi thriller is buoyed by a trio of compelling female leads.Read More
Why you should be watching HBO’s Barry
June 16, 2019 | Chris Bryant
Bill Hader delivers a career-defining turn in this light-hearted dark comedy, which dazzles in the moral grey areas. Read More
