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.
First look TV review: Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2
January 20, 2017 | Ned NewberryWarning: This contains spoilers for Season 1. Not seen the first season of Voltron? Read our review here.
It was hard to know what to expect from the second season of Voltron: Legendary Defender. The first season was excellent, but … Read More
UK TV review: Vikings Season 4, Episode 16 and 17
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorVikings follows up two of its best ever episodes with an uneven change in direction.Read More
VOD film review: Kubo and the Two Strings
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorLaika’s latest is an enchanting story about the magic of story-telling.Read More
VOD film review: The Departed
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorMartin 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 FarnorThis 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 ArcherBeneath 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 WilliamsDirector: 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 FarnorFull 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 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
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 15, 2017 | David FarnorFrom the sumptuous visuals to the cracking cast, this adaptation of the Broadway musical is, simply, a whole lot of fun.Read More
















