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: Designated Survivor: Episode 12
March 19, 2017 | David FarnorThere are twists and turns aplenty in one of Designated Survivor’s best episodes yet.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: You Are Wanted
March 18, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon’s first German original series is a disappointingly dated muddle of cliches.Read More
VOD film review: Pet
March 18, 2017 | Anton BitelThis abduction thriller gives erotomania and psychopathy several new twists.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 2, Episode 13 (Land of the Lost)
March 18, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThe team crash-land in the Cretaceous period and Jax and Sara encounter evil versions of themselves in a fun-filled episode of Legends.Read More
VOD film review: Arrival
March 18, 2017 | David FarnorScience fiction at its most thoughtful, elegant and moving.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Dorian Gray
March 18, 2017 | Stephanie ChristodoulouThis patchy take on a classic proves that the road to eternal youth is never smooth, rarely pretty, and often leads to disappointment. Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Riverdale Season 1, Episode 7
March 17, 2017 | David FarnorRiverdale finally starts to solve a problem like Archie with this enjoyably Jughead-heavy episode.Read More
VOD film review: The Olive Tree
March 17, 2017 | Matthew TurnerSpanish star Anna Castillo impresses in this moving and politically charged family road movie.Read More
Amazon 2017 pilots reviewed: Mrs. Maisel, Oasis, Master Legend, The New VIPs, Budding Prospects
March 17, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon’s new pilot season is upon and the line-up is as diverse as ever, from low-key, downbeat comedy to ambitious, epic sci-fi. The TV episodes are available for anyone to watch for free, with Amazon using audience feedback and scores … Read More
VOD film review: The Salesman
March 17, 2017 | Simon KinnearA moral fable disguised as a thriller, Farhadi’s The Salesman is brilliant, bold cinema.Read More