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: Disobedience
December 1, 2018 | Matthew TurnerRachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams deliver captivating performances in this powerful drama.Read More
UK TV review: The Highway Rat
December 1, 2018 | David FarnorThis short but sweet adaptation of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book is a tasty family treat.Read More
First look Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 5, Part 2
November 29, 2018 | David FarnorVikings Season 5 starts to find stable footing as it regroups after its mid-season finale.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
November 29, 2018 | David FarnorAndy Serkis’ impressive but uneven adaptation of The Jungle Book struggles to find its own identity amid the darkness.Read More
YouTube Premium film review: Bodied
November 28, 2018 | Andrew JonesJoseph Kahn’s rap battle satire is a funny, daringly provocative study of cultural appropriation.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 9, Episode 8 (Evolution)
November 28, 2018 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review of Episode 8 of Season 9. Already seen the episode? Read on for full spoilers following its UK broadcast.
No matter how greatly things change, be it a six-year time jump or a change of … Read More
Vikings Season 5 Part 1: The mad inherit the earth
November 27, 2018 | David FarnorFamily ties threaten to pull Ragnar’s legacy apart in Vikings’ vicious, violent fifth season.Read More
UK TV review: Fear the Walking Dead Season 4 Part 2 (spoilers)
November 26, 2018 | David FarnorFear the Walking Dead loses its way in an uneven season that resets the show for a potentially hopeful future.Read More
UK TV review: Blood
November 25, 2018 | David FarnorAdrian Dunbar is wonderfully ambiguous in this well-acted and darkly gripping family drama.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 11, Episode 8 (The Witchfinders)
November 25, 2018 | Mark HarrisonGuest star Alan Cumming almost steals the show in this not-so-magical mystery romp.Read More
















