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.
VOD film review: Still: A Michael J Fox Movie
February 24, 2024 | Ivan RadfordMichael J Fox candidly tells his life story in this witty, funny and uplifting documentary.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Lover, Stalker, Killer
February 20, 2024 | Helen ArcherThis sensationalised true crime documentary is propulsive viewing let down by a surfeit of superficiality.Read More
The Holdovers review: A quietly moving masterpiece
February 19, 2024 | Matthew TurnerPaul Giamatti reunites with director Alexander Payne for this quietly moving, superbly written drama about a teacher and student stuck together for Christmas. Read More
One Day review: A gorgeous adaptation
February 14, 2024 | David FarnorThis gorgeous adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel is a swooning, expansive, heart-breaking marvel.Read More
Why Deadwater Fell should be your next box set
February 11, 2024 | Ivan RadfordDavid Tennant and Cush Jumbo are superb in this dark, gripping and devastating drama.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Lockerbie
February 6, 2024 | Helen ArcherThis four-part documentary about the Lockerbie disaster is emotionally moving and intellectually absorbing.Read More
The Marvels review: Tremendous fun
February 3, 2024 | Laurence BoyceBoasting silly set pieces and entertaining characters, this exciting, colourful Marvel outing is a tremendous amount of fun.Read More
Why Silo should be your next box set
January 28, 2024 | Ivan RadfordThis gripping dystopian sci-fi is a thoughtful, surprising thriller about society and truth.Read More
Why you should catch up with Shrinking on Apple TV+
January 28, 2024 | Ivan RadfordThis charming, heartfelt comedy about pain and grief is a funny, moving celebration of connecting with others.Read More
VOD film review: John Wick: Chapter 4
January 27, 2024 | David FarnorKeanu Reeves and Donnie Yen are a fierce double-act in this bloated, bone-crunching sequel.Read More