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.
UK TV review: The Wizard of Lies
June 16, 2017 | Mike Williams
After decades of movie output that’s not so much undone the largely fantastic body of work that includes Raging Bull and Goodfellas, but redefined his character type in modern film, HBO’s The Wizard of Lies sees him return to his … Read More
VOD film review: I Am Not Your Negro
June 15, 2017 | David Farnor
A moving biopic and a rallying cry, this important documentary is essential viewing.Read More
VOD film review: Antiviral
June 15, 2017 | David Farnor
Brandon inherits the Cronenberg condition with this skin-crawling study of celebrity obsession.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 5 (Episode 12 and 13)
June 13, 2017 | Chris Bryant
Warning: This contains spoilers for the House of Cards Season 5 finale. Not seen the latest season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
“My turn.”
The concluding two chapters of House of Cards’ fifth season are the … Read More
VOD film review: Hello, My Name Is Doris
June 12, 2017 | Andrew Jones
A wonderful film of many laughs, a few cries and lots of smiling long after the credits.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 3, Episode 8 (Slip)
June 12, 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.
Better Call Saul begins consolidating on Jimmy’s transformation into his spin-off’s namesake in Episode 8 of Season 3 – … Read More
John Wick: Chapter 2: A lethally funny thriller
June 12, 2017 | David Farnor
John Wick’s kick-ass action sequel is armed with a lethal sense of humour.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: American Gods Episode 7 (spoilers)
June 12, 2017 | Josh Slater-Williams
A solid episode, although frustrating as a finale tease.Read More
Catch up TV review: Ackley Bridge, The Voice Kids, Big Brother UK 2017
June 11, 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
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Le Mans: Racing Is Everything
June 11, 2017 | David Farnor
Hands up if you don’t really care about motorsports. The fact that even you will like Le Mans: Racing Is Everything is a sign of how good it is.
Amazon Studios has found strong success with its niche documentaries, following … Read More
