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.
byNWR: Is Nicolas Winding Refn’s streaming service a modern cult classic?
August 12, 2018 | David Farnor“What’s needed is art,” Nicolas Winding Refn wrote recently in an op-ed setting out the aims for his new site, byNWR. For Winding Refn, the director Only God Forgives and Drive, the word “art” doesn’t mean what he considers the … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Package
August 11, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix’s rude teen comedy fails to rise above its puerile subject matter.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Preacher Season 3, Episode 7
August 11, 2018 | Chris BryantPreacher goes for the jugular in an episode balancing comedy and chemistry.
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VOD film review: Kingsman: The Golden Circle
August 10, 2018 | David FarnorThe novelty begins to wear off in this overblown sequel that swaps laughs for cameos.Read More
VOD film review: Leaning Into the Wind
August 10, 2018 | David FarnorThomas Riedelsheimer reunites with Andy Goldsworthy for an engaging, intimate portrait of a unique artist.Read More
VOD film review: All the President’s Men
August 9, 2018 | David FarnorAlan J. Pakula’s gripping thriller is a vital reminder of the importance of a free press – and a historical document that only gets more topical.Read More
UK TV review: The Handmaid’s Tale: Season 2, Episode 12 (spoilers)
August 9, 2018 | David FarnorSeason 2 of The Handmaid’s Tale stumbles in an implausible penultimate episode.Read More
Love, Simon: A quietly unassuming triumph
August 9, 2018 | Matthew TurnerNick Robinson stars as a closeted gay teen in this groundbreaking, significant and charming high school rom-com.Read More
YouTube Premium TV review: Impulse Season 1
August 8, 2018 | David FarnorYouTube’s impressive sci-fi drama places character above action to find a fresh spring in the Jumper franchise.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Like Father
August 8, 2018 | David FarnorKelsey Grammer and Kristen Bell make a charming pair in this by-the-numbers, but endearing comedy-drama.Read More