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.
Netflix UK film review: When We First Met
February 9, 2018 | Mark HarrisonThe trend for revisiting Groundhog Day eats itself in this misjudged rom-com.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Grave Encounters 2 (2012)
February 9, 2018 | Anton BitelA postmodern ghost movie and meta found footage horror, where the ghosts are also the filmmakers.Read More
Netflix UK TV Review: Riverdale Season 2, Episode 13
February 9, 2018 | Martyn ConterioWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 13 of Riverdale Season 2. Not seen Riverdale? Catch up with spoiler-free review of the first three episodes.
Move over, The Sound of Music. How to solve a problem like Archie Andrews (KJ … Read More
UK TV review: Jamestown Season 1
February 9, 2018 | Mike WilliamsWarning: This contains mild spoilers for the first season of Jamestown.
Jamestown is, by and large, a mixed bag of drama, action, and unscrupulous misogyny, serving as a fictional telling of a non-fictional era, circa 1617. It follows Jocelyn (Naomi … Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 11, Episode 1 (My Struggle III)
February 8, 2018 | David FarnorThe X-Files returns for an enjoyably bonkers 11th season with the mother of all retcons.Read More
VOD film review: Mimic
February 7, 2018 | Matthew TurnerGuillemo del Toro’s New York creature feature holds up surprisingly well, thanks to stylish direction, creepy effects and strong performances.Read More
UK TV review: McMafia Season 1
February 6, 2018 | David FarnorBBC One’s globe-trotting portrait of modern crime is convincing and cool – sometimes, a little too cool.Read More
VOD film review: Flatliners
February 6, 2018 | Mike WilliamsThis pacy, suspenseful remake is a surprisingly fresh and original ride.Read More
VOD film review: Blade 2
February 5, 2018 | Chris BryantGuillermo del Toro’s mainstream vampire sequel is a shockingly smart venture into blood-soaked mayhem.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery, Episode 14 (spoilers)
February 5, 2018 | Ian WintertonStar Trek Discovery serves up more first-rate excitement, building up to next week’s finale.Read More