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: One Hour Photo
August 19, 2017 | David FarnorRobin Williams delivers a picture-perfect performance in this chillingly understated psychological thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Odyssey
August 18, 2017 | Mike WilliamsDirector: Jérôme Salle Cast: Lambert Wilson, Audrey Tautou, Pierre Niney Certificate: PG Watch The Odyssey online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Sky Store
Telling the lifelong story of renowned filmmaker … Read More
VOD film review: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
August 18, 2017 | David FarnorPopstar: Never Stop Never Stopping isn’t just your new favourite comedy: it’s your new favourite album.Read More
Why you should be watching Professor T on Walter Presents
August 18, 2017 | Ian WintertonAlthough its OCD sleuth is mildly derivative, this Belgian detective show is a warm and (almost) cosy antidote to Scandi Noir.Read More
UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 9 (Puzzle Piece)
August 17, 2017 | Chris BryantWarning this contains spoilers.
“No, I do not like cats.”
Preacher’s new antagonists get in full swing this week, going after Jesse and co. with everything they have. Herr Starr’s unique brand of indifferent ruthlessness and sexual issues lead him … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Girl Who Played with Fire
August 17, 2017 | David FarnorDirector: Daniel Alfredson Cast: Noomi Rapace, Mikael Nyqvist, Mikael Spreitz, Peter Andersson, Georgi Staykov Certificate: 15 Watch The Girl Who Played with Fire online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
VOD film review: Kong: Skull Island
August 16, 2017 | David FarnorThis vibrant, violent King Kong reboot mixes the thrill of monsters and the fun of world-building in one hairy package.Read More
UK TV review: People Just Do Nothing Season 4
August 15, 2017 | David FarnorNever seen People Just Do Nothing? Catch up with our reviews of Season 1 here and Season 2 here.
The boys are back in town. And by town, we mean Brentford. And by boys, we mean, well, exactly that. The … Read More
UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 3, Episode 7 (The Most Powerful Man in the World)
August 15, 2017 | David FarnorWith the final season of The Leftovers available all at once on-demand, we’ll be bringing you our thoughts on each episode one at a time. Warning: This contains spoilers.
“I thought we were going to do it together,” says Kevin … Read More
UK TV review: Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5
August 14, 2017 | Paul GreenwoodWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Episode 5? Click here to see how to catch up.
And breathe.
After last episode’s astonishing pyrotechnics, everyone took a few moments to calm down and get back to good old politics, rather than … Read More