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: The Daughter
December 29, 2016 | Matthew TurnerTheatre director Simon Stone makes an impressive film debut with this emotional adaptation of Ibsen’s The Wild Duck.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Medici: Masters of Florence (spoilers)
December 29, 2016 | Helen ArcherWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen it? Read our spoiler-free first look review here.
Medici: Masters of Florence is something of a lost opportunity. With a wealth of historical material, a solid cast, a decent budget and the scenery of … Read More
UK TV review: Jonathan Creek: Daemons’ Roost
December 29, 2016 | David FarnorA return to fun form for Jonathan Creek that, magically, leaves you wanting more.Read More
First look UK TV Review: The Affair Season 3
December 29, 2016 | Victoria CuratoloWarning: This contains spoilers for Episodes 1 to 5 of The Affair Season 3.
You’d think you’d seen it all when a typical extra-marital affair leads to deceit, destruction and death in a small East Coastal town. Well, you’re wrong; … Read More
UK TV review: The Last Dragonslayer
December 29, 2016 | David FarnorA likeable satire hides inside this cute family fantasy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Jungle Book (2016)
December 29, 2016 | David FarnorWhy remake The Jungle Book? If the result is something this gloriously entertaining, why not?Read More
UK TV review: Inside No. 9: The Devil of Christmas (2016 Christmas special)
December 28, 2016 | David FarnorThis knowingly funny and genuinely creepy bedtime story is all any horror fan could want for Christmas.
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VOD film review: Ethel & Ernest
December 28, 2016 | David FarnorThis 40-year portrait of a happy, stable marriage is completely charming.Read More
Inside No. 9 Season 2: Impeccably crafted horror and humour
December 27, 2016 | David FarnorInside No. 9 gets better and bolder with a second collection of bite-sized brilliance.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio
December 27, 2016 | David FarnorThis charming caped escapade is a bittersweet study of past losses and new beginnings.Read More