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: 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
Netflix UK TV review: Black Mirror Season 5
June 5, 2019 | Ivan Radford
Black Mirror returns with an underwhelming but superbly acted fifth season.
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VOD film review: The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
June 5, 2019 | Mark Harrison
Balancing catchy songs with existential drama, this sequel’s gonna get stuck inside your head.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Always Be My Maybe
June 5, 2019 | Katie Smith-Wong
This hilarious romantic comedy oozes with charm and wit.Read More
When They See Us: Enraging, essential viewing
June 2, 2019 | David Farnor
Ava DuVernay’s enraging, powerful, deeply human retelling of The Central Park Five case is essential viewing.Read More
Catch Up TV review: Beat the Chef, Confessions of a Serial Killer, The Oath
June 2, 2019 | David Farnor
What’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
VOD film review: Searching
June 1, 2019 | David Farnor
John Cho is superb in this gripping thriller about a father searching for his missing daughter.Read More
UK TV review: Deadwood: The Movie
June 1, 2019 | Martyn Conterio
Nobody is short-changed in Deadwood’s feature-length farewell, which offers a masterclass in screen storytelling.Read More
VOD film review: Sunset
May 31, 2019 | David Farnor
This bewitchingly crafted period drama lacks in plot but is brimming with atmosphere.Read More
