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: 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
VOD film review: Hunger
June 30, 2017 | David Farnor
Michael Fassbender delivers an unflinching performance in Steve McQueen’s powerful drama about a hunger strike in a Northern Irish prison.Read More
UK TV review: iZombie Season 3
June 29, 2017 | Mark Harrison
iZombie’s daring third season evolves beyond all expectations, but keeps its unique personality.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Nobody Speak: Trials of a Free Press
June 28, 2017 | David Farnor
A juicy scandal paves way for a pressing reminder of the importance of independent journalism in this timely documentary.Read More
VOD film review: The Autopsy of Jane Doe
June 26, 2017 | David Farnor
This stripped-down scare ride is genuinely terrifying cinema.Read More
UK TV review: Preacher Season 2, Episode 1 and 2 (spoiler-free)
June 26, 2017 | Chris Bryant
A holy trinity of the fascinating, the hilarious, and the downright disgusting.Read More
Catch up TV review: The Crystal Maze, Host the Week, When Kids Kill, The Real Full Monty
June 25, 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: Dawn of the Deaf
June 25, 2017 | David Farnor
Director: Rob Savage Cast: Caroline Ward, Haley Bishop, Radina Drandova Runtime: 12mins Watch Dawn of the Deaf online: Vimeo
Every Sunday, we review a short film available on VOD. We call it Short Film Sunday.
“I don’t care who sees … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 3, Episode 10 (Finale – Lantern)
June 25, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Better Call Saul Season 3? Catch up with our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
Back when Better Call Saul was first announced, it was expected to be a jolly affair, a comedic romp … Read More
