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: Peter Rabbit
December 24, 2018 | David Farnor
This woefully misjudged animation turns Beatrix Potter’s familiar rabbit into a cynical, unfunny stranger.Read More
BBC iPlayer TV review: The Long Song
December 23, 2018 | David Farnor
Superbly performed, this slavery drama is a refreshingly layered, consistently engaging and hugely gripping piece of television.Read More
VOD film review: Blockers
December 23, 2018 | David Farnor
Generations clash in this laugh-out-loud teen-and-parent comedy that balances progressive smarts with gross-out giggles.Read More
Why you should catch up with The A List
December 23, 2018 | David Farnor
Genre scares meet growing pains in this ambitious and compelling teen thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Christopher Robin
December 23, 2018 | Roxy Simons
This new Pooh film may be more for adults than kids, but its beautiful visuals and strong cast make for a charming tale.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Christmas Wedding Planner
December 23, 2018 | Chris Bryant
Has all the ingredients of a cheap Christmas jolly, but makes no effort to do anything with them.Read More
VOD film review: Nativity!
December 23, 2018 | David Farnor
A charming cast and catchy songs make Debbie Isitt’s school play silliness an infectiously fun Christmas comedy.Read More
VOD film review: The Equalizer 2
December 22, 2018 | David Farnor
Denzel Washington sinks his teeth into a familiar character in this disappointingly generic sequel.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: You Can’t Fight Christmas
December 22, 2018 | Matthew Turner
A likeable performance from Brely Evans isn’t enough to rescue this poorly scripted Christmas cash-in.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Watership Down (2018)
December 22, 2018 | David Farnor
Sad, scary yet surprisingly fun, this beautifully judged adaptation of Richard Adams’ novel finds hope and light amid the disturbing shade.Read More
