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.
True Crime Tuesdays: Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping
August 19, 2025 | Helen Archer
In 2017, Chloe Ayling, a fairly unknown glamour model from Surrey, travelled to Milan for what she and her then-agent thought was a photoshoot. In fact, the appointment she had made was with Łukasz Herba and his brother, Michal, who … Read More
Jurassic World: Rebirth: A thrilling back-to-basics revival
August 19, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This refreshingly back-to-basics sequel is an exhilarating survival thriller with action, horror, heart and – yes – dinosaurs.Read More
The Pickup: An entertaining ride
August 18, 2025 | David Farnor
More action than comedy, if you put down your expectations, The Pickup is an entertaining ride.Read More
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: A satisfyingly ridiculous finale
August 18, 2025 | David Farnor
Nailbiting and heartwarming in equal measure, this bombastic concluding chapter is sheer, satisfyingly ridiculous spectacle.Read More
Alien: Earth: Ambitious, fascinating and terrifying
August 17, 2025 | David Farnor
Noah Hawley’s ambitious entry into the Alien franchise is a fascinating, terrifying, thrilling new spin on the sci-fi horror.Read More
In Flight: A taut, gripping thriller
August 17, 2025 | Ivan Radford
A charismatic Katherine Kelly grounds this taut, grim and gripping thriller.Read More
Why Butterfly should be your next box set
August 17, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Daniel Dae Kim gets the lead role he deserves with this thrilling, action-packed drama.Read More
Why you should catch up with Peacemaker
August 17, 2025 | David Farnor
John Cena relishes the chance to take centre stage in James Gunn’s darkly entertaining superhero satire.Read More
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story: Lives up to its title
August 10, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This insightful, entertaining and moving documentary about Steven Spielberg’s iconic blockbuster more than lives up to its title.Read More
Wednesday review: Gothic fun for the family
August 3, 2025 | Martyn Conterio
Tim Burton’s Netflix debut is gothic fun for all the family.Read More
