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: Possum
October 27, 2018 | David Farnor
Matthew Holness’ unsettling feature debut is a tiny slice of chilling, clinging horror.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Prom Night (1980)
October 26, 2018 | Anton Bitel
Though derivative, Paul Lynch’s Canadian revenge slasher ends up dancing to its own tunes.Read More
Amazon UK film review: Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot
October 26, 2018 | Martyn Conterio
A thoroughly charming and hopeful comedy-drama celebrating the life of cartoonist John Callahan.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Dovlatov
October 26, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix’s slow period Russian drama is a compelling portrait of a writer struggling for freedom and recognition.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Shirkers
October 25, 2018 | David Farnor
This dazzlingly personal meta-documentary is a cult classic literally in the making.Read More
VOD film review: Been So Long
October 24, 2018 | David Farnor
Michaela Coel shines in this likeable, open-hearted musical set in modern day London.Read More
Snowpiercer: A chilling dystopian satire
October 23, 2018 | David Farnor
Bong Joon-ho’s dazzling and daft dystopian satire is chillingly relevant, even years after its release.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 9, Episode 3
October 22, 2018 | Neil Brazier
The Walking Dead turns detective drama as the show’s run of strong and refreshing episodes continues.Read More
Why you should catch up with Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix
October 22, 2018 | Martyn Conterio
Sabrina Spellman is all set to take up Buffy’s mantle as TV’s new kick-ass, pop-feminist horror icon. Read More
VOD film review: The Dark
October 22, 2018 | Josh Slater-Williams
The Dark is an admirably unique spin on the undead that doesn’t quite overcome its structural issues.Read More
