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: Avengers: Infinity War
September 9, 2018 | David Farnor
The Avengers goes dark in this big, bold, bleak blockbuster that suffers from having its own sequel.Read More
VOD film review: Final Score
September 9, 2018 | David Farnor
This football stadium thriller scores a win thanks to its novel use of location.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Iron Fist Season 2
September 9, 2018 | Chris Bryant
Despite some improvements, Marvel’s refusal to deal with issues makes Iron Fist’s second season more tedious than ever.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
September 9, 2018 | David Farnor
More high-school comedy than rom-com, Netflix’s update of Cyrano de Bergerac is an entertaining tale of unexpected friendship.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 4, Episode 5 (spoilers)
September 8, 2018 | David Farnor
Better Call Saul gives us our first taste of Jimmy’s future alter-ego as the road to Breaking Bad nears its end.Read More
Venice 2018 round-up reviews: The Sisters Brothers, La Quietud, Sunset
September 8, 2018 | David Farnor
With Netflix and Amazon Studios both premiering titles at this year’s Venice Film Festival, we head to Italy to check out the latest streaming originals and catch up with some of the other titles on offer. Keep up-to-date with our … Read More
The 90s On Netflix: Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie (1997)
September 8, 2018 | Mark Harrison
Even as a blatant corruption of the character, this would-be blockbuster is still a lot of fun.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Jack Ryan Season 1 (spoilers)
September 8, 2018 | Chris Bryant
Tense and story-driven, Amazon’s smart Tom Clancy adaptation serves up a suspenseful first season.Read More
VOD film review: Hurricane
September 7, 2018 | David Farnor
This entertaining wartime drama about a Polish RAF squadron shines an enjoyable spotlight on an unfairly unknown tale.Read More
VOD film review: Under the Wire
September 7, 2018 | David Farnor
This gripping war documentary is a powerful tribute to a journalist dedicated to reporting the truth.Read More
