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: Loro
April 19, 2019 | Anton BitelParty politics abound in Paolo Sorrentino’s imaginative portrait of Sergio Berlusconi as an ageing, empty salesman-cum-seducer.Read More
VOD film review: Rafiki
April 19, 2019 | Laurence BoyceA tale of acceptance, hope and young love, Rafiki is a beautiful, thought-provoking romance.Read More
VOD film review: Steel Country
April 19, 2019 | Matthew TurnerAn impressive performance from Andrew Scott anchors this muddled mystery thriller.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
April 16, 2019 | Helen ArcherNetflix’s retread of this well-known case is lacking in revelations, analysis and human heart.Read More
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 4: The best the show has been
April 16, 2019 | Nathanael SmithWith the showrunners fully in control, this musical marvel ends on an undeniable high.Read More
UK TV review: Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 1
April 15, 2019 | David FarnorGame of Thrones’ final season thrillingly sets the scene before all hell breaks loose.Read More
UK TV review: Line of Duty: Season 5, Episode 3
April 15, 2019 | David FarnorLine of Duty dials up the ridiculousness as Season 5 hits the halfway mark.Read More
VOD film review: Guava Island
April 14, 2019 | David FarnorDonald Glover’s low-key mini musical is a slight but engaging number.Read More
VOD film review: A Deal with the Universe
April 14, 2019 | David FarnorThis open-hearted, honest documentary is universal, tender tale of two people trying to have a baby.Read More
Catch up TV review: The Widow, Lee and Dean S2, Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back, Derry Girls S2 Finale
April 14, 2019 | David FarnorWhat’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.
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