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: Peterloo
September 4, 2018 | David Farnor
Mike Leigh’s historical epic is an incendiary powder keg of cinema that blisters with topical anger.Read More
VOD film review: Gemini (2017)
September 3, 2018 | David Farnor
Lola Kirke and Zoe Kravitz shine in this atmospheric modern Hollywood noir. Read More
FrightFest Presents VOD film review: Pimped
September 2, 2018 | Rachel Bowles
This compelling and disturbing horror is a strong debut feature from director Mike Barker.Read More
Venice 2018 round-up reviews: First Man, A Star Is Born, Charlie Says
September 2, 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
Netflix UK TV review: Magic for Humans
September 2, 2018 | David Farnor
Part magic, part sketch show, this mini-box set from Justin Willman is enchantingly silly fun for all ages.Read More
VOD film review: Ghost Stories
September 2, 2018 | David Farnor
This chilling and entertaining adaptation of the stage play is a theatrical triumph. Read More
VOD film review: Inferno
September 1, 2018 | David Farnor
This formulaic adaptation of Dan Brown’s fiery thriller is closer to a soggy BBQ on a damp Bank Holiday Monday.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Demons (1985)
August 31, 2018 | Anton Bitel
Lamberto Bava’s postmodern pandemonium presents the potential of horror viewing itself to unleash the beast within. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Roma
August 31, 2018 | David Farnor
One of the best films of 2018, Alfonso Cuaron’s personal love letter to the woman who raised him is an epic with a heart on its sleeve.Read More
Jack Ryan review: Expertly tense
August 31, 2018 | Chris Bryant
Jack Ryan is not about spies, or shootouts, or heroism – it’s about tactics. From the titular CIA agent to his mysteriously disgraced new boss, to his shady new enemy and his struggling family, every moment of Amazon’s Tom Clancy … Read More
