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.
Catch up TV reviews: The Horne Section, A&E Live, Bollywood #MeToo, Carry on Brussels
May 27, 2018 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
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Netflix UK film review: Darkest Hour
May 27, 2018 | David FarnorGary Oldman is unrecognisable in this compelling, cinematic biopic of Winston Churchill.Read More
UK TV review: Patrick Melrose Episode 2
May 27, 2018 | David FarnorHugo Weaving delivers a harrowing turn in this languid study of abuse, trauma and family legacy.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Arrested Development Season 5
May 27, 2018 | Andrew JonesNow the story of a cancelled TV show, and the one streaming service who wanted to keep it going.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Into the Badlands Season 3, Episode 5 (Carry Tiger to Mountain)
May 26, 2018 | Chris BryantA dull, procedural episode from an otherwise razor-sharp show.Read More
VOD film review: Night Tide
May 26, 2018 | David FarnorA young Dennis Hopper shines in this stylish but unassuming horror romance.Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow, Season 6, Episode 22 (The Ties That Bind)
May 26, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThe hero teams reunite as Diaz goes full Dragon in a thrilling penultimate episode that delivers the season’s best action scenes.Read More
VOD film review: Zama
May 25, 2018 | Matthew TurnerDaniel Giménez Cacho delivers a stirring performance in Lucrecia Martel’s entrancing, Kafkaesque drama.Read More
VOD film review: Coco
May 23, 2018 | Nathanael SmithThis vivid celebration of family, love and memories doesn’t quite take a seat among Pixar’s greats.Read More
UK TV review: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2, Episode 1
May 22, 2018 | David FarnorSeason 2’s bleakly brilliant opener cements The Handmaid’s Tale as must-see, impossible-to-watch television.Read More