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.
The Rain Season 2 loses sight of what made it fun
June 9, 2019 | Luke Channell
This disappointing second season loses sight of what made Netflix’s apocalyptic thriller fun in the first place. Read More
UK TV review: Sneaky Pete Season 3
June 9, 2019 | Ian Winterton
Sneaky Pete bows out with a final season that is excellent, but has lost its freshness.Read More
UK TV review: Chernobyl
June 8, 2019 | David Farnor
This haunting, gripping retelling of the 1986 disaster is one of the essential TV shows of the year.Read More
VOD film review: Halston
June 8, 2019 | David Farnor
An unnecessary framing device doesn’t get in the way of this compelling documentary about fashion, fame and finance.Read More
UK TV review: Killing Eve Season 2
June 8, 2019 | David Farnor
Stylish, darkly funny and powered by its complex characters, Season 2 of Killing Eve is as intoxicatingly unpredictable as ever.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Tales of the City
June 8, 2019 | Charlotte Harrison
A touching, thoughtful and delightful watch.Read More
VOD film review: Big Daddy (1999)
June 7, 2019 | Mark Harrison
Adam Sandler’s ode to dads everywhere is likeable enough, if unfairly lop-sided.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Gloria Bell
June 7, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Julianne Moore’s performance justifies Sebastian Lelio’s US remake of his Chilean drama Gloria.
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VOD film review: A Vigilante
June 6, 2019 | David Farnor
Olivia Wilde delivers a gruelling, gripping performance in this hard-hitting revenge thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Kid Who Would Be King
June 6, 2019 | Mark Harrison
An imaginative schoolyard fantasy destined to be a once and future cult classic.Read More
