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.
Netflix UK TV review: Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 3
August 10, 2017 | Ned Newberry
Voltron: 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 Farnor
With 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 Bryant
A powerhouse of ethics and anguish.Read More
UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 3, Episode 6 (Certified)
August 8, 2017 | David Farnor
Amy Brenneman shines in a moving episode of endings and farewells.Read More
UK TV review: Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 4
August 7, 2017 | Paul Greenwood
Warning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Episode 4? Click here to see how to catch up.
Game of Admin, this one looked like for a while. Repayment of loans, counting of grain. It was all the stuff you have to … Read More
VOD film review: True Grit
August 7, 2017 | David Farnor
Hailee Steinfeld goes toe to toe with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon in the Coen brothers’ mature, poetic, gripping Western.Read More
VOD film review: The Handmaiden
August 7, 2017 | Martyn Conterio
Park Chan-wook’s deliciously directed mystery romance is a stylish, surprising and intoxicating work of art.Read More
Daughters of Destiny is inspiring, uplifting viewing
August 6, 2017 | David Farnor
This documentary about a school for the most impoverished group in India’s society is inspiring, uplifting viewing.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Message from the King
August 6, 2017 | David Farnor
Chadwick Boseman elevates this generic revenge thriller with a performance that confirms him as an action movie star.Read More
Short film review: In a Heartbeat (2017)
August 6, 2017 | David Farnor
Directors: Beth David, Esteban Bravo Runtime: 4mins Watch In a Heartbeat online: YouTube / Vimeo
Every Sunday, we review a short film available online. We call it Short Film Sunday.
My heart was about to burst out of my chest. … Read More
