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 Departed
January 19, 2017 | David Farnor
Martin Scorsese’s thrilling tale of bent cops and broken men is a remake that might even be better than the original.Read More
VOD film review: Young Frankenstein
January 19, 2017 | David Farnor
This sharp, smart and silly horror spoof sees Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder at the top of their game.Read More
Quarry: More than meets the macho eye
January 18, 2017 | Helen Archer
Beneath the surface of this bloody and brutal slow-burner lies a soulful, thoughtful drama.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Clinical
January 17, 2017 | Mike Williams
Director: Alistair Legrand Cast: Vinessa Shaw, Kevi Rahm, India Eisley Watch Clinical online in the UK: Netflix UK
Movies about psychiatrists and mental health somehow always end up turning into paranoia-induced confusion – and that’s just for the audience. Clinical … Read More
Why you should be watching One Day at a Time on Netflix UK
January 17, 2017 | David Farnor
Full of wit and warmth, Netflix’s One Day at a Time is a joyous, fresh TV comedy that’s the perfect antidote to lazy reboots.Read More
Catch up TV review: Chewing Gum, Spies, Tina & Bobby, Lip Sync Battle UK
January 15, 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
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 15, 2017 | David Farnor
From the sumptuous visuals to the cracking cast, this adaptation of the Broadway musical is, simply, a whole lot of fun.Read More
Why Atlanta should be your next box set
January 15, 2017 | Andrew Jones
An exciting show that offers something refreshingly evolutionary in the modern TV landscape.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Wonder Woman (2009)
January 15, 2017 | Matthew Turner
This attractively animated Wonder Woman adventure delivers an engaging origin story and carries a strong central message.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Season 4, Episode 2 (The Lying Detective)
January 14, 2017 | David Farnor
How’s about that then? If that’s what the opening episode of Sherlock Season 4 seemed to be saying, as it wrapped up one of its weakest subplots, Episode 2 says it in an entirely different way. That smug satisfaction was … Read More
