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 TV review: A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 3
January 9, 2019 | Nathanael SmithNetflix’s wonderfully dark kids’ series finds fresh complexity, depth and momentum in a satisfying finale.Read More
Why you should be watching Catastrophe
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4’s Catastrophe ran for a grand total of four seasons, bringing with it an escalating wave of insults, laughs and romance in the unlikeliest of places. (Read our review of Season 4 here.) Written by and starring Rob Delaney … Read More
VOD film review: The Rider
January 7, 2019 | Matthew TurnerDirector Chloe Zhao takes docu-fiction to new heights with this powerfully moving tale of a rodeo rider.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
January 7, 2019 | David FarnorMarie Kondo’s famous KonMari Method is put to the test in Netflix’s lifestyle documentary – but not really.Read More
Catch Up TV review: The Inbetweeners Fwends Reunited, New Year’s Bake Off, Breaking Dad, The Secret World of Emily Bronte
January 6, 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.
For a full catch-up guide to Christmas TV in 2018, … Read More
UK TV review: Luther Season 5
January 6, 2019 | David FarnorIdris Elba is magnetic as ever in this untidy but gripping fifth outing for the detective.Read More
Why Sally4Ever should be your next box set
January 6, 2019 | David FarnorJulia Davis’ exquisitely horrible comedy is howlingly funny – and seriously depraved.Read More
UK TV review: Trust
January 6, 2019 | David FarnorDanny Boyle’s lavishly shot family drama gives Brendan Fraser the showcase he’s been waiting for.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The 12th Man
January 5, 2019 | David FarnorThe Revenant meets The Great Escape in this grim but rousing Norwegian tale of wartime survival.Read More
Netflix UK film review: RBG
January 5, 2019 | David FarnorThis likeable documentary shines a deserving spotlight on an inspiring woman in the US legal circuit.Read More
















