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.
Trumping facts with fear: Why House of Cards Season 5 is more topical than ever
June 8, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains mild spoilers for House of Cards Season 5 and major plot details about Season 4.
“These are dangerous times.” That’s the message put out by the Underwood administration in Season 5 of House of Cards. Premiering in … Read More
VOD film review: The Mummy (1999)
June 7, 2017 | David Farnor
Balancing adventure, horror, action and laughs, 1999’s rollicking reboot of The Mummy is that rare thing: a real successor to Indiana Jones.Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 23 (Lian Yu)
June 7, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Warning: This is a recap and contains spoilers, so do not read this until you have watched the episode. For information on how to watch it, click here.
Now that is how you do a season finale. We’ll admit, despite … Read 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
