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: Pawn Sacrifice
August 13, 2017 | David FarnorA compelling character study of an intellect under political pressure, Pawn Sacrifice offers up enough to hold your attention in check.Read More
VOD film review: Raw
August 13, 2017 | Mark HarrisonA grisly and undefinable coming-of-age fable.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Superman: Doomsday
August 13, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThe Man of Steel faces his greatest challenge in this action-packed, super-violent and powerfully emotional adventure based on a classic comics story.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Seven Deadly Sins
August 12, 2017 | Roxy SimonsAn average shonen anime, but once it hits its stride, The Seven Deadly Sins is a fun adventure to watch.Read More
VOD film review: Tom of Finland
August 12, 2017 | Matthew TurnerAn entertaining but curiously tame biopic of huge influential Finnish artist Touko Laaksonen.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Bitter Feast (2010)
August 11, 2017 | Anton BitelLots of food for thought in this troubling clash – and slash and dash – between a chef and his critic.Read More
VOD film review: Free Fire
August 10, 2017 | David FarnorInsults and bullets fly in Ben Wheatley’s smart, funny and unpredictable deconstruction of a shootout.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 3
August 10, 2017 | Ned NewberryVoltron: Legendary defender returns with a fun but predictable third season. There are a few meaningful character developments and we’re introduced to some new characters, but much of the action that takes place won’t shock anyone who’s familiar with basic … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Shooter Season 2
August 9, 2017 | David FarnorWith Shooter back for Season 2 on Netflix, is it worth catching up? We take a spoiler-free look at the opening episodes. Read our review of Season 1 here.
Shooter was one of last year’s more unexpected TV offerings: a … Read More
UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 8 (Holes)
August 9, 2017 | Chris BryantA powerhouse of ethics and anguish.Read More