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.
The 90s on Netflix: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
February 2, 2018 | Mark Harrison
What was alrighty then is far from being alrighty now.Read More
Absentia: A scary but undemanding thriller
February 2, 2018 | Ian Winterton
Castle’s Stana Katic stars in this solidly scary, but undemanding, thriller.Read More
VOD film review: In Bed with Victoria (2016)
February 2, 2018 | Victoria Curatolo
Virginie Efira is charming in this smart romantic dramedy, which falls short on originality and substance.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Altered Carbon Season 1 (spoiler-free)
February 1, 2018 | Ned Newberry
Netflix’s stylish sci-fi noir is cyberpunk nirvana to rival most Hollywood blockbusters.Read More
VOD film review: 8 Mile
February 1, 2018 | Simon Kinnear
Lose your in Curtis Hanson’s thoughtful exploration of a city and a subculture.Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 4 Finale (Episode 9 and 10)
January 31, 2018 | David Farnor
Halt and Catch Fire’s moving season finale bids farewell to past failure while looking to the future.Read More
VOD film review: Detroit
January 31, 2018 | David Farnor
Kathryn Bigelow’s depiction of the 1967 Detroit riots is brutal, violent viewing – sometimes too much so.Read More
VOD film review: Into the Forest
January 31, 2018 | Helen Archer
Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood are on top form in this thoughtful tale of survival.Read More
VOD film review: God’s Own Country
January 30, 2018 | David Farnor
This fantastic British debut is a poignant tale of young romance, maturing identity, and mutual belonging.Read More
VOD film review: Before Summer Ends (2017)
January 30, 2018 | Victoria Curatolo
This docu-road movie of self-discovery is charming but leaves you wanting more.Read More
