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: Monty Python’s Life of Brian
April 15, 2018 | David Farnor
Life of Brian isn’t just Monty Python’s best film: it’s one of the best comedies of all time.Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow, Season 6, Episode 16 (The Thanatos Guild)
April 14, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Arrow puts the season-long plot on pause to focus on Thea in a fun episode that features the return of Nyssa al-Ghul.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 3, Episode 16 (I, Ava)
April 14, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Ava’s secret is revealed, Kuasa redeems herself and Mick has an R.E. lesson in a busy, but fun episode.Read More
VOD film review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
April 13, 2018 | David Farnor
This thrilling sequel carries Star Wars into a new generation with confidence, heart and no end of surprises. Read More
VOD film review: The Belko Experiment
April 13, 2018 | Ian Loring
James Gunn and Greg McLean’s twisted, violent thriller is a short, sharp slice of horror.Read More
VOD film review: The Titan
April 13, 2018 | David Farnor
This underwhelming low-fi sci-fi never delivers on its intriguing body horror premise.Read More
VOD film review: Lost in Space (1998)
April 13, 2018 | Josh Slater-Williams
Is 1998’s wannabe blockbuster based on the TV series due a reappraisal and cult following? In short: no.Read More
VOD film review: The Incredible Hulk (2008)
April 12, 2018 | David Farnor
Loud and noisy, this Hulk reboot smashes, but fails to make an impression.Read More
Why you should catch up with Netflix’s Lost in Space (spoiler-free)
April 12, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix’s ambitious, enormously fun sci-fi offers that rare thing on TV: a genuine family blockbuster.Read More
VOD film review: Shin Godzilla
April 11, 2018 | David Farnor
Bureaucracy is the real enemy in this uneven but entertaining Godzilla reboot, which swaps sheer terror for sharp satire.Read More
