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 White King
January 29, 2017 | David Farnor
This low-key dystopian drama about a dictatorship is chillingly convincing, but is too muted to make an impact.Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Just Add Magic, Season 2
January 29, 2017 | David Farnor
Amazon’s cooking comedy serves up a confident second season that’s deliciously entertaining for all ages.Read More
Netflix for Kids: Pup Star
January 29, 2017 | Nathanael Smith
Pup Star commits the heinous crime of making cute animals annoying. Read More
VOD film review: Don’t Breathe
January 28, 2017 | Mike Williams
Fede Alvarez’s home invasion horror is unbearably tense.Read More
VOD film review: Trainspotting
January 28, 2017 | Josh Slater-Williams
The style, impact and legacy of Danny Boyle’s definitive 90s drama remain undiminished.Read More
VOD film review: Cameraperson
January 28, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Cinematographer Kirsten Johnson turns footage from her career into a strikingly personal memoir in this original and moving documentary.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Z: The Beginning of Everything
January 27, 2017 | David Farnor
This lush but lightweight series about Zelda Fitzgerald feels more concerned with surface than substance.Read More
VOD film review: Christine
January 27, 2017 | David Farnor
This nuanced, sensitive character study is a provocative, powerful watch that will stay with you for days.Read More
First look UK TV review: Fortitude Season 2
January 26, 2017 | David Farnor
At the start of Season 2, Fortitude has lost none of its frosty, spooky edge.Read More
VOD film review: The Magnificent Seven (2016)
January 26, 2017 | Mike Williams
This generic remake of the classic Western is a mixture of adrenaline-fuelled highs and unevenly paced lows.Read More
