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.
FrightFest Presents VOD film review: Boar
September 10, 2018 | David FarnorNeat casting and practical effects deliver simple thrills in this likeable creature feature.Read More
Catch Up TV reviews: Vanity Fair, Married to a Paedophile, Taskmaster S7, The Great British Bake Off
September 9, 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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
VOD film review: Avengers: Infinity War
September 9, 2018 | David FarnorThe 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 FarnorThis 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 BryantDespite 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 FarnorMore 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 FarnorBetter 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 FarnorWith 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 HarrisonEven 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 BryantTense and story-driven, Amazon’s smart Tom Clancy adaptation serves up a suspenseful first season.Read More
















