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.
Netflix UK TV review: Riverdale Season 1, Episodes 1 to 3
February 12, 2017 | David Farnor
Self-aware and stuffed with style, Riverdale gets off to confident start, promising trashy fun and a catchy soundtrack.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Green Lantern: First Flight
February 12, 2017 | Matthew Turner
This animated Green Lantern movie is everything the live-action version should have been.Read More
VOD film review: The Girl on the Train
February 11, 2017 | David Farnor
An excellent lead turn from Emily Blunt only just keeps this train on track.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 2, Episode 10 (The Legion of Doom)
February 11, 2017 | Matthew Turner
The Legion of Doom step into the spotlight in this highly entertaining, villain-focused episode.Read More
Catch up TV review: The Accused, Emerald City, The Fake News Show, The Reunion
February 11, 2017 | David Farnor
What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 11 (Second Chances)
February 11, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Two promising characters are introduced and Felicity gets a new plot direction in a satisfying episode of Arrow.Read More
VOD film review: Experimenter
February 11, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Peter Sarsgaard is perfectly cast in this rewardingly off-kilter drama about the work of Stanley Milgram.Read More
MUBI UK film review: The Park (Le Parc)
February 10, 2017 | Mike Williams
Director: Damien Manivel Cast: Naomie Vogt-Roby, Maxime Bachellerie, Sobéré Sessouma Watch Le Park online in the UK: MUBI UK
Le Parc is the quintessential French indie. An oddball, experimental coming-of-age film, it fuses drama, romance, and a sprinkling of unease … Read More
Netflix UK film review: LoveTrue
February 10, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Alma Har’el’s inventive directorial approach pays off beautifully in this powerfully emotional study of three separate love stories.Read More
VOD film review: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
February 10, 2017 | VOD News
“There’s nothing wrong with being sad. It’s just a way of remembering the happy times.”
Who doesn’t have fond memories of being read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, or reading it to your own kids? Michael Rosen, a … Read More
