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.
Top food TV shows on Netflix to fill the Bake Off void
October 28, 2018 | David Farnor
This week sees the end of The Great British Bake Off for another year, which means Tuesday nights just don’t feel the same. There’s no Paul. There’s no Prue. There’s no Noel or Sandi playing about in the background. And … Read More
UK TV binge review: Daredevil Season 3 (Episodes 4 to 6)
October 27, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Daredevil’s third season goes from strength to strength with an epic single-take fight and the introduction of a classic villain.Read 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
