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.
UK TV review: Patrick Melrose Episode 4
June 10, 2018 | David FarnorPatrick continues a cycle of cruel parenting in this painfully well acted family tragedy.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Ackley Bridge, Bride & Prejudice, The Crystal Maze
June 10, 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
Why Flowers should be your next box set
June 10, 2018 | David FarnorDark, funny, brave and profound, Flowers is a truly unique piece of depressingly funny TV.Read More
Sense8’s finale: A dazzling farewell to a masterpiece
June 9, 2018 | Chris BryantA fitting end for Netflix’s empathy-fuelled sci-fi masterpiece.Read More
Shudder UK film review: It Stains The Sands Red
June 9, 2018 | Anton BitelColin Minihan’s desert-set zombie survival flick plays out as odd-couple romance.Read More
VOD film review: The Boy Downstairs
June 9, 2018 | David FarnorGirls’ Zosia Mamet shines in the lead role of this low-key romantic comedy.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Mirror Mirror (1990)
June 8, 2018 | Anton BitelPutting the entity in adolescent identity, arina Sargenti’s horror film holds a postmodern mirror to teen empowerment, narcissism and sociopathy.Read More
The Staircase: A gripping, heart-wrenching must-see
June 8, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix’s true crime documentary is gripping, heart-wrenching television. Clear your schedule for the next 13 hours – you’re gonna need them.Read More
VOD film review: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
June 8, 2018 | Matthew TurnerSophie Fiennes’ portrait of a pop culture icon captures her extraordinary spirit.Read More
VOD film review: Away We Go
June 8, 2018 | David FarnorShort, sweet and superbly sincere, Away We Go is a big affectionate hug of a film.Read More
















