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.
Netflix UK film review: Ideal Home
February 9, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd are surprisingly adorable in this very funny comedy.Read More
UK TV review: Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave
February 8, 2019 | David Farnor
Wallace and Gromit’s inspired third adventure stuffs each frame with every joke in the shop.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl
February 8, 2019 | Anton Bitel
A.D. Calvo’s American gothic is a retro-styled mood piece haunted by the disappointments of desire.Read More
Netflix TV review: Star Trek Discovery: Season 2, Episode 4
February 8, 2019 | Ian Winterton
Discovery’s Season 2 continues with a cracking standalone episode laced with ongoing intrigue.Read More
VOD film review: Hummus! The Movie
February 8, 2019 | Matthew Turner
This entertaining doc explores the history of hummus and the way a shared love of food can unite people from different cultures.Read More
UK TV review: Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
February 7, 2019 | David Farnor
Wallace and Gromit’s delightfully silly caper has all the thrills of a Hollywood blockbuster – plus a penguin dressed like a chicken.Read More
Russian Doll: More than just Groundhog Day with hipsters
February 7, 2019 | Sophie Davies
Dark, trippy and existential, Russian Doll is a lot more than just Groundhog Day with hipsters.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Punisher Season 2 (spoilers)
February 6, 2019 | Roxy Simons
If this really is the end for Frank Castle, at least Marvel’s anti-hero series goes out with a bang.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Surviving R. Kelly
February 6, 2019 | David Farnor
This gripping, incendiary documentary charting the many allegations against the R&B singer is urgent, important viewing.Read More
UK TV review: Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out
February 6, 2019 | David Farnor
This charming debut for Aardman’s claymation duo is a small adventure fuelled by a huge heart.Read More
