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: 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
7 reasons you should be watching Ray Donovan
August 16, 2017 | David FarnorScandal fixing, gossip killing and corpse hiding? What more could you want from a TV show? And yet, despite Ray Donovan’s star cast (including Liev Schreiber and Oscar winner Jon Voight), darkly comic premise and brooding lead man, Showtime’s series … 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
First look Netflix UK TV review: The Defenders
August 14, 2017 | Amon WarmannThe entertaining assembly of Netflix’s superhero series puts this corner of the MCU back on track.Read More
First look Walter Presents TV review: Valkyrien
August 13, 2017 | David FarnorThis dark, gripping Norwegian drama buzzes with the thrill of something new and original. And when was the last time you could say that?Read More
VOD film review: Strangers on a Train
August 13, 2017 | David FarnorDirector: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Farley Granger, Robert Walker Certificate: PG Watch Strangers on a Train online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Your wife. My father. Criss cross.” It sounds simple – and … Read More
Why you should be watching Cleverman
August 13, 2017 | David FarnorThis superhero spin on an Aboriginal legend is a unique, culturally rich slice of sci-fi.Read 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
















