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: The Murder of Grace Millane
December 12, 2023 | Helen Archer
In October 2018, Grace Millane left her close-knit family in Essex to travel the world on a year-long overseas tour. Starting off in South America, she arrived in New Zealand on 18th November. But by the time of her … Read More
VOD film review: Genie
December 10, 2023 | David Farnor
Richard Curtis’ Christmas comedy is disappointly short on Christmas and comedy.Read More
Leave the World Behind review: A creepy end-of-the-world thriller
December 8, 2023 | Matthew Turner
Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali headline this creepy and suspenseful end-of-the-world thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Creator
December 3, 2023 | David Farnor
Gareth Edwards’ stunning sci-fi blockbuster is a soaring epic grounded in heartfelt details.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder
December 3, 2023 | Ivan Radford
David Tennant and Catherine Tate dive to surprising depths in this enjoyably eerie oddity.Read More
Doctor Who: The Star Beast: A delightful reunion
November 26, 2023 | Ivan Radford
David Tennant and Catherine Tate remind us just how good Doctor Who can be in this fun, witty and warm romp.Read More
Doctor Who: Revisiting the anniversary specials
November 26, 2023 | Mark Harrison
As Doctor Who launches a new era on Disney+ worldwide, UK viewers can travel the Whoniverse on BBC iPlayer, BritBox, and ITVX Premium. Whether it’s the original run from 1963, the revival since 2005, or any of the fun extras … Read More
Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker’s best episodes
November 25, 2023 | David Farnor
In her very first episode, Season 11 opener The Woman Who Fell to Earth, Jodie Whittaker announced her Doctor as someone who was ingenious – inventing her own sonic screwdriver – and cared about her friends. That sense of kindness … Read More
VOD film review: Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Edge of Everything
November 24, 2023 | Matthew Turner
This engaging, personal documentary explores the snooker star’s battles with addiction, mental health and sporting pressures.
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True Crime Tuesdays: Last Stop Larrimah
November 21, 2023 | Helen Archer
Murder on the Orient Express in the Outback, this oddly moving documentary is an ode to the titular small town and its inhabitants.Read More
