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: The Quake
May 25, 2019 | David Farnor
This Scandisaster sequel is a cracking bit of popcorn cinema and one of the best disaster movies made in recent years.Read More
VOD film review: The Front Runner
May 25, 2019 | David Farnor
Jason Reitman’s drama about politics vs personal scandal is a well acted but misguided affair.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Dirt
May 25, 2019 | Leslie Byron Pitt
This by-the-numbers biopic about a band known for their notoriety more than their hits is a dreary, unexpectedly tame affair.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rim of the World
May 25, 2019 | David Farnor
This kids-against-the-aliens blockbuster squanders its promising premise with a frustratingly uneven tone.Read More
VOD film review: Joy (2018)
May 24, 2019 | David Farnor
This tough, documentary-like drama about modern slavery finds human resilience in a horrible cycle of abuse.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Mon Mon Mon Monsters (2017)
May 24, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Gidden Ko’s hybrid of cruel comedy and tragic horror makes a creature feature of adolescent anomie.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: What/If
May 24, 2019 | David Farnor
Renée Zellweger is ridiculous fun in this trashy TV show that doesn’t live up to its star turn.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Home Again
May 24, 2019 | Georgina Smith
Home Again has a talented and likeable cast, but never lives up to their potential.Read More
Why you should be watching BBC Three’s Hot Property
May 21, 2019 | Helen Archer
The pilot for this new dating show was aired during BBC3’s Housing Week, and was a bit of welcome light relief amidst a plethora of programmes highlighting the housing crisis. Thankfully, it’s lost none of its verve and energy now … Read More
UK TV review: The Case Against Syed
May 21, 2019 | Helen Archer
Amy Berg’s follow-up and antidote to the hit podcast Serial rectifies some matters but still leaves disappointing blanks.Read More
