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.
Cunk on Britain: One of the year’s funniest TV shows
May 31, 2018 | David Farnor
Diane Morgan’s side-splitting mockumentary is one of the funniest things you’ll see on TV this year.Read More
Once Upon a Time: TV’s most optimistic (and ridiculous) show
May 30, 2018 | Nathanael Smith
Once Upon A Time is the kind of show where the Wicked Witch of the West falls in love with Hades, the Evil Queen from Snow White is trained in magic by Rumplestiltskin and somehow most of these famous fairytale … Read More
VOD film review: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
May 30, 2018 | David Farnor
Jared Harris brings a welcome touch of menace to this enjoyably confident sequel.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Downsizing
May 29, 2018 | David Farnor
Alexander Payne’s ambitious, high-concept comedy struggles to find focus or perspective.Read More
UK TV review: I Am a Killer
May 29, 2018 | David Farnor
This deceptively nuanced documentary is a powerful study of guilt, justice and punishment.Read More
UK TV review: Westworld Season 2, Episode 6 (spoilers)
May 28, 2018 | David Farnor
A busy episode of Westworld leaves us with a head-spinning array of unexpected questions.Read More
UK TV review: Innocent (ITV)
May 28, 2018 | David Farnor
A powerful performance by Lee Ingleby turns this familiar crime drama into a moving piece of television.Read More
UK TV review: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2, Episode 2
May 28, 2018 | David Farnor
Ofglen takes centre stage in this heartbreaking tale of persecution – and retribution.Read More
VOD film review: Maggie’s Plan
May 28, 2018 | David Farnor
Greta Gerwig is perfectly cast in Rebecca Miller’s refreshingly complex romantic comedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: It Comes at Night
May 28, 2018 | David Farnor
This sparse, suspenseful story of family survival is a chilling, gripping descent into paranoia.Read More
