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.
Superhero Sundays: Batman and Mr Freeze – SubZero
September 10, 2017 | Matthew TurnerPrepare for thrills and chills as the dynamic duo take on Mr Freeze (and his trained polar bears) in this superbly animated Batman adventure.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Mist Season 1
September 9, 2017 | Ian WintertonWarning: This contains minor spoilers for The Mist Season 1 – and spoilers for Stephen King’s original novella and the 2007 film adaptation.
When news broke that the Weinstein Company was adapting Stephen King’s novella The Mist, many expressed the … Read More
UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 12
September 9, 2017 | Chris BryantA busy, interesting set-up for the finale that lacks fire and brimstone.Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: One Mississippi Season 2
September 9, 2017 | David FarnorOne Mississippi’s surprisingly upbeat second run combines the personal and political to unassuming, funny, moving effect.Read More
First Look UK TV review: The Expanse Season 2
September 9, 2017 | Ian WintertonAction, suspense and sardonic dialogue – The Expanse is back and it’s better than ever.Read More
Nocturama: Now on Netflix UK
September 8, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsA mesmerising tour de force.Read More
VOD film review: Insyriated
September 8, 2017 | Matthew TurnerHiam Abbass stars as a mother trying to protect her family in this tightly gripping drama set in war-torn Syria.Read More
VOD film review: The Vault
September 8, 2017 | David FarnorThis promising heist horror never strikes gold.Read More
VOD film review: The Work
September 8, 2017 | Matthew TurnerFascinating and deeply moving, this fly-on-the-wall doc about Folsom Prison’s unconventional group therapy program packs a powerful punch.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Street Trash (1987)
September 8, 2017 | Anton BitelJim Muro’s outrageous, uncategorisable feature debut is a melting pot of America’s underclass.Read More