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.
UK TV review: Outlander Season 4 (Episode 9 to 11)
January 27, 2019 | David Farnor
Sweet family reunions make up for strained shots at redemption as Outlander Season 4 enters the final stretch.Read More
Ride Upon the Storm: A thundering exploration of family and faith
January 27, 2019 | David Farnor
This tempestuous religious drama from the creator of Borgen is a thundering, tense exploration of family and faith.Read More
Grace and Frankie Season 5: A mellow return for Netflix’s defiant duo
January 27, 2019 | Victoria Curatolo
Netflix’s iconic duo are back for a surprisingly mellow season that takes a bit of a dip.Read More
VOD film review: Isle of Dogs
January 26, 2019 | David Farnor
Wes Anderson’s gorgeously crafted stop-motion comedy finds fresh bite amid familiar laughs.Read More
VOD film review: On Her Shoulders
January 26, 2019 | Matthew Turner
This understated yet pointed portrait of Iraqi genocide survivor-turned-activist Nadia Murad is a powerful documentary.Read More
Shudder UK film review: The Stendhal Syndrome (1996)
January 25, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Argento charts an artful exploration of a rape victim’s twisted trauma.Read More
Netflix TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 2, Episode 2
January 25, 2019 | Ian Winterton
With the feel of Classic Trek, this is a solid and intriguing outing for the Discovery.Read More
VOD film review: Stay Human
January 25, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Musician Michael Franti shares stories of those who have inspired hope in this timely, uplifting documentary.Read More
VOD film review: American Animals
January 25, 2019 | David Farnor
True crime meets Hollywoodised fiction in this gripping, playful anti-documentary about a cleverly stupid heist.Read More
Crazy Rich Asians review: Utter joy from start to finish
January 23, 2019 | Charlotte Harrison
Utter joy from start to finish, Crazy Rich Asians is the film the world needs right now. Read More
