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.
Why you should be watching the Dynasty reboot on Netflix
November 16, 2017 | Matthew TurnerSeason 4 premieres on Friday 22nd October 2021. This review is based on Season 1.
The original Dynasty was a huge hit back in the 1980s, running for 9 seasons and delivering a delicious cocktail of scheming, shoulder-pads and sassy … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
November 16, 2017 | David FarnorMore workmanlike than wonderful, The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest is an empty, pointy-haired affair.Read More
VOD film review: Felicite
November 14, 2017 | Rachel BowlesNewcomer Véro Tshanda Beya Mputu delivers a career-defining performance in this poetic, kinetic Congolese musical drama.Read More
UK TV review: The A Word Season 1
November 14, 2017 | David FarnorThis family drama about a boy with autism is an underplayed tour de force.Read More
byNWR film review: Hot Thrills and Warm Chills
November 14, 2017 | Ryan GumbleyThe bizarre slice of American exploitation offers a cinematic experience you’ve never had before.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring A Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
November 14, 2017 | Andrew JonesJim Carrey’s profound behind-the-scenes doc is a bizarre study of art, artist, life, the universe and what anything even means.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 4
November 14, 2017 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on below for additional, spoilery notes – plus how to watch online.
Before he became a King, Ezekiel (Khary Payton) was a zookeeper. He formed a bond with a tiger, when he helped her … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 3, Episode 4
November 13, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. For how to watch Supergirl, click here.
“We’re here, all of us, by her grace.” That’s the mantra adopted by Coville (Chad Lowe), our villain of the week for Episode 4 of Supergirl’s third season. Except, … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery, Episode 9 (spoilers)
November 13, 2017 | Ian WintertonStar Trek Discovery’s mid-season finale marks a tense and moving return form for the show.Read More
UK TV review: Outlander Season 3, Episode 8
November 13, 2017 | David FarnorA surprise band of pirates can’t hijack a thorny hour of romantic complications.Read More