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.
Shudder UK film review: Primal Screen
June 7, 2017 | Anton Bitel
Rodney Ascher’s documentary goes deep into the uncanny valley of the dolls.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 5 (Episode 6, 7 and 8)
June 6, 2017 | Chris Bryant
Warning: This contains spoilers for Episodes 6 to 8 of House of Cards Season 5. Not seen the latest season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Having agreed to reopen voting in the uncertified states in order … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: American Gods Episode 6 (spoilers)
June 5, 2017 | Josh Slater-Williams
American Gods veers away from Gaiman’s novel for another strong episode.Read More
UK TV review: Fear the Walking Dead Season 2, Part 2 (spoilers)
June 5, 2017 | David Farnor
Fear the Walking Dead begins to show real signs of promise as its second season draws to a strong close.Read More
VOD film review: Split
June 5, 2017 | David Farnor
M Night Shyamalan is back at his best with this surprising thriller featuring a stellar turn from James McAvoy.Read More
VOD film review: Blue Velvet
June 5, 2017 | Leslie Byron Pitt
Director: David Lynch Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern Certificate: 18
2017 may not have many fans, but it’s been good to David Lynch. New episodes of Twin Peaks have returned after 25 years, while just last … Read More
Catch up TV review: Fargo Season 3, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Kennedys: After Camelot
June 4, 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
Netflix UK film review: Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower
June 4, 2017 | David Farnor
Director: Joe Piscatella Cast: Joshua Wong, Benny Tai Watch Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower online in the UK: Netflix UK
Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks. Che Guevara. The word “activist” conjures up memories of many famous adult faces throughout history. … Read More
VOD film review: Prevenge
June 4, 2017 | David Farnor
Alice Lowe’s darkly comic horror is a masterpiece of maternal nightmares.Read More
VOD film review: The One I Love
June 3, 2017 | David Farnor
This smart, witty, disturbing drama is a razor-sharp dissection of romance both old and new. Read More
