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 binge review: Luke Cage, Episode 12 and 13 (spoilers)
October 18, 2016 | David FarnorAn uneven finale can’t detract from a groundbreaking, important, urgent milestone in modern culture.Read More
UK TV review: Westworld, Episode 2
October 18, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Westworld? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1.
“Are you real?” “If you can’t tell, does it matter?” That’s the response William gets when he visits Westworld, only to be greeted by … Read More
VOD film review: The Take (Bastille Day)
October 17, 2016 | David FarnorThis dumb French actioner offers a royale bit of fun. With extra cheese.
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LFF 2016 reviews: Your Name, Mercenary, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, The Birth of a Nation
October 16, 2016 | David FarnorFrom Netflix’s Black Mirror and Amazon’s originals to MUBI’s Cannes acquisitions and Dogwoof’s live-streaming premiere of Werner Herzog’s Lo and Behold, the 2016 London Film Festival is embracing VOD like never before. We head to Leicester Square to check out … Read More
Catch up TV review: Hunted Season 2, Derren Brown: Miracle, Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
October 16, 2016 | David FarnorWhat’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
First look Netflix UK TV review: Black Mirror Season 3
October 16, 2016 | David FarnorBuzzing with exciting potential, Black Mirror 3.0 is bigger, more ambitious and darker than ever.Read More
VOD film review: Carlos the Jackal
October 16, 2016 | Selina PearsonAn impressive and engrossing biopic.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Transparent Season 3 (spoilers)
October 15, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. For our spoiler-free review of Transparent Season 3, click here.
“I too have transitioned!” cries Shelly in Transparent Season 3, in one of the show’s most deliciously awkward dinner scenes. “I’m a brand!” Judith Light’s ex-wife … Read More
LFF 2016 reviews: Ethel & Ernest, Snowden, A Quiet Passion
October 15, 2016 | David FarnorFrom Netflix’s Black Mirror and Amazon’s originals to MUBI’s Cannes acquisitions and Dogwoof’s live-streaming premiere of Werner Herzog’s Lo and Behold, the 2016 London Film Festival is embracing VOD like never before. We head to Leicester Square to check out … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Lawless
October 15, 2016 | David FarnorBrutal violence and brilliant performances make for a compelling gangster flick with above-average knitwear.Read More