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: Operation Chromite
December 26, 2016 | Matthew TurnerLiam Neeson proves a distracting presence in this uneven Korean war thriller.Read More
VOD film review: London Town
December 26, 2016 | Matthew TurnerA frustratingly generic plot undermines this promising 70s coming-of-ager starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Joe Strummer.Read More
VOD film review: Julieta
December 26, 2016 | Matthew TurnerEmma Suarez and Adriana Ugarte deliver powerful performances in Pedro Almodovar’s compelling, emotional mystery.Read More
VOD film review: Café Society
December 26, 2016 | Martyn ConterioDirector: Woody Allen Cast: Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Steve Carrell, Parker Posey, Corey Stoll Watch Cafe Society online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Home Alone: The universal magic of schadenfreude
December 25, 2016 | David FarnorThis classic family Christmas film reminds us that nothing brings people together like slapstick violence.Read More
UK TV review: Humans Season 2 Finale (Episode 7 and 8)
December 24, 2016 | David FarnorHumans’ strong second season builds to a moving, gripping conclusion.Read More
Catch up TV review: The Windsors Christmas Special, Prince Harry in Africa, The World’s Most Expensive Toys
December 24, 2016 | David FarnorThe Windsors Christmas Special (All 4)
After Netflix’s The Crown, you’d think that no one could hope to match its depiction of the royal family on screen this year. You’d be wrong. The Windsors returns for a Christmas special … Read More
Why you should be watching Travelers on Netflix
December 24, 2016 | David FarnorQuantum Leap with guns, this slick, smart sci-fi is gripping, surprising and hugely entertaining.Read More
VOD film review: The Hateful Eight
December 23, 2016 | David FarnorQuentin Tarantino goes all Agatha Christie with this gripping, surprising lockdown thriller.Read More
Why Die Hard is the greatest Christmas film of all time
December 23, 2016 | Chris Bryant“It’s Christmas, Theo. It is a time for miracles.”
In 1988, one man decided to make an important trip. He braved a cross-country flight, all the hassle and stress of travelling on Christmas Eve, just to visit his children … Read More