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 Hate U Give
February 19, 2019 | Georgina SmithThis young adult drama based on Angie Thomas’ novel tells an important story with authenticity and heart.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 9, Episode 10 (Omega)
February 19, 2019 | Neil BrazierThe Whisperer’s leader comes into focus in a twisting, changing web of lies and truths.Read More
Netflix UK film review: High Flying Bird
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorSoderbergh’s slick anti-sports movie tackles capitalism and commodification with confidence and purpose.Read More
VOD film review: Videoman
February 18, 2019 | Ian LoringThis horror-tinged romance is conceptually interesting but uneven.Read More
VOD film review: Black Tide
February 17, 2019 | David FarnorVincent Cassel excels in this French noir that’s so dark it’s almost unpleasant.Read More
Catch up TV review: Catastrophe S4 Finale, Famous and Fighting, Skint Britain, The Death of Aimee Spencer
February 17, 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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Greyzone: Denmark’s answer to Homeland is grippingly modern
February 17, 2019 | David FarnorBirgitte Hjort Sørensen is brilliant in this riveting, grippingly modern Danish thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mektoub, My Love
February 17, 2019 | David FarnorThis long, leering romantic drama spends too much time staring and not enough time storytelling.Read More
Why you should be watching The Venture Bros. on All 4
February 17, 2019 | Andrew JonesAdult Swim’s heartfelt, laugh-fuelled animation is an under-seen, under-valued gem.Read More
VOD film review: Bohemian Rhapsody
February 17, 2019 | David FarnorThis superficial biopic of Queen and Freddie Mercury is too shallow and uneven to ever fully break free.Read More
















