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.
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 17 (Kapiushon)
April 1, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Arrow finally makes good on its flashback sequences as it delivers its darkest episode to date. Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Into the Badlands Season 2, Episode 2
April 1, 2017 | Chris Bryant
“Oooh, a killer with principles.” Into the Badlands continues with the second episode of the new season and, frankly, it is spectacular. Unlike anything else on television, Into the Badlands has the scope for the grand unfolding of nationwide politics … Read More
VOD film review: Man Down
April 1, 2017 | David Farnor
Shia LaBeouf is superb in this otherwise muddled, manipulative war film.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Iron Fist Season 1 (Episodes 12 and 13 – spoilers)
April 1, 2017 | Chris Bryant
Iron Fist attempts to balance ropey technique with sheer force.Read More
Top 10 Mad Men moments (Seasons 1 to 4)
April 1, 2017 | Neil Brazier
The world of advertising has never looked more glamorous than it does in Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men, typified by the Old Fashioned-drinking, chain-smoking Don Draper, played to perfection by Jon Hamm. He’s surrounded by a great cast – women who … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Paul Blart: Mall Cop
April 1, 2017 | David Farnor
Die Hard in a mall, but not as funny.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Snapshot
March 31, 2017 | Anton Bitel
Simon Wincer’s Ozploitationer is a feminist melodrama ever tinged with the faint odour of burning flesh.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Grace and Frankie Season 3
March 31, 2017 | Victoria Curatolo
Breaking taboos and tickling ribs, Grace and Frankie isn’t just a pleasure: it’s a necessity.Read More
Netflix Live: A game-changing triumph
March 31, 2017 | David Farnor
Tomorrow marks the beginning of April, which means another round of stunts, pranks and fake news from all your favourite corporations. While some might be joking around, though, Netflix is taking the chance to make a serious gamble, with the … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Five Came Back
March 31, 2017 | David Farnor
This intelligent, absorbing documentary is a fascinating dissection of the relationship between Hollywood and history.Read More
