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: Risk
July 4, 2017 | David Farnor
This revealing portrait of the Wikileaks founder is a compelling study of seeping compromise.Read More
Catch up TV review: Vlogglebox, Outlander, The Autistic Gardener
July 2, 2017 | David Farnor
What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5. (For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
Short film review: Fish Story
July 2, 2017 | David Farnor
This quest to find the truth behind a tall tail is a short slice of hugely charming silliness.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Circle
July 1, 2017 | Matthew Turner
James Ponsoldt’s adaptation of Dave Eggers’ best-seller is patchy and ultimately unsatisfying.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 10, Episode 12 (The Doctor Falls)
July 1, 2017 | Mark Harrison
The Twelfth Doctor’s darkest hour is also his finest in a devastatingly fantastic finale.Read More
Why you should be watching Asian Provocateur on Netflix
July 1, 2017 | David Farnor
Romesh Ranganathan is the latest to tackle the now-prolific genre of Comedian Travels Abroad. We all know what to expect from such shows, from awkward encounters and amusing outsider-gets-cultural-detail-incorrect slips, not to mention their awe at the exotic world around … Read More
VOD film review: Julia’s Eyes
July 1, 2017 | David Farnor
Superb visuals and a strong cast keep you staring at Julia’s Eyes, even when you want to look away.
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VOD film review: The Accountant
June 30, 2017 | David Farnor
This B-movie thriller’s heart may be in the right place, but The Accountant doesn’t quite add up.Read More
VOD film review: A Man Called Ove
June 30, 2017 | David Farnor
This tale of a grumpy old man who learns to be nice is sweet, but overly familiar.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Gypsy
June 30, 2017 | Mike Williams
Convoluted stories of equally complex characters don’t always work. It’s even more of a challenge when you’re trying to woo the Netflix crowd, coaxing them to persist with a 10-hour mini-series. The beginning of Gypsy, a psychosexual drama starring Naomi … Read More
