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: Black Narcissus
March 23, 2019 | David Farnor
Powell and Pressburger’s study of faith, duty and desire is a riveting, immersive plummet into melodrama.Read More
VOD film review: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
March 23, 2019 | Matthew Turner
This mish-mash of the classic short story and Tchaikovsky’s ballet has its moments but is missing the Disney magic.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
March 22, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Xavier Burgin’s essential documentary insightfully surveys the history of Black representation in horror cinema.Read More
Netflix UK film: The Land of Steady Habits
March 22, 2019 | Georgina Smith
Excellent performances and sharp dialogue partly redeem this underwhelming drama about a man’s mid-life crisis.Read More
First look review: The OA Part II
March 21, 2019 | David Farnor
The OA Part II still boggles the mind with stunning ambition, even as it demystifies its own miracles.Read More
VOD film review: America Adrift
March 19, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Luna Lauren Velez leads this engaging but flawed drama about a family struggling with the youngest son’s heroin addiction.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead: Season 9, Episode 14
March 18, 2019 | Neil Brazier
This hard-to-watch episode is one of the most uncomfortable chapters of The Walking Dead to date.Read More
Triple Frontier: A brooding tale of morality and masculinity
March 18, 2019 | David Farnor
J.C. Chandor’s brooding tale of morality and masculinity mostly hits its target.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Isn’t It Romantic
March 17, 2019 | David Farnor
Rebel Wilson shines in this highly enjoyable rom-com send-up.Read More
UK TV review: Cheat
March 17, 2019 | David Farnor
ITV’s twisted tale of obsession is a gripping, enjoyably twisting ride.Read More
