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.
Shudder UK film review: The Initiation (1984)
January 12, 2018 | Anton Bitel
Larry Stewart’s self-consciously derivative, overtly psychological slasher balances the silly with the smart.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Travelers Season 2 (spoilers)
January 11, 2018 | David Farnor
Bigger, better and bolder, Travelers’ Season 2 is thrilling, riveting telly.Read More
VOD film review: American Made
January 11, 2018 | Mark Harrison
Tom Cruise and Domhnall Gleeson are on fine form in this tall tale from the land of opportunism.Read More
UK TV review: Witless Season 3
January 9, 2018 | David Farnor
BBC Three’s criminally silly sitcom bids a surprisingly moving farewell.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery, Episode 10 (spoilers)
January 9, 2018 | Ian Winterton
Star Trek: Discovery beams back onto our screens with an enjoyable romp.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Leatherface
January 9, 2018 | Matthew Turner
This Texas Chainsaw prequel lacks the original’s terror but gets by on style, strong performances and a bucket or two of the red stuff.
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Why you should be watching This Is Us
January 8, 2018 | David Farnor
This impeccably performed family drama is unashamedly sentimental – and all the better for it.Read More
Catch up TV review: Will and Grace, Hunted, Derry Girls, Blind Date, Next of Kin
January 7, 2018 | David Farnor
What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
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UK TV review: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 1 (spoilers)
January 7, 2018 | David Farnor
An uncompromising piece of television that feels urgently relevant.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Bill Nye Saves the World
January 7, 2018 | David Farnor
Bill Nye’s Netflix series is a welcome champion of optimism and celebration of knowledge.Read More
