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: Equals
September 28, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Drake Doremus Cast: Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult Certificate: 15 Watch Equals online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
15 minutes into Drake Doremus’ sci-fi, Equals, … Read More
Raindance Web Fest 2016 reviews: 20 Seconds to Live, Young Graduate, The Fourth Door
September 27, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 21st September to Sunday 2nd October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. The Web Fest Awards take place on Sunday 2nd October at … Read More
Raindance reviews round-up: Anti Matter, Orion
September 27, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 21st September to Sunday 2nd October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. We take a look at some of the movies screening, from … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor (Episode 1)
September 27, 2016 | David FarnorWhat would happen if a guy with no qualifications or experience suddenly became President of the United States? That’s a terrifyingly realistic question in 2016 – so it’s the perfect time for ABC’s ridiculous new drama, Designated Survivor, to turn … Read More
VOD film review: The Nice Guys
September 26, 2016 | David FarnorRussell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are an entertaining double-act in Shane Black’s knowing noir comedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Amanda Knox
September 26, 2016 | Martyn ConterioDirectors: Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn Cast: Amanda Knox Watch Amanda Knox online in the UK: Netflix
On 1st November 2007, British foreign exchange student Meredith Kercher was murdered at home in the Italian town of Perugia. A few days into … Read More
Raindance Web Fest 2016 reviews: Blood, Sweat and Chokes, Ren, Rich Keeble, S-Band, Shield 5
September 25, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 21st September to Sunday 2nd October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. The Web Fest Awards take place on Sunday 2nd October at … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Audrie & Daisy
September 25, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirectors: Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk Cast: Daisy Coleman, Charlie Coleman, Melinda Coleman Certificate: G Watch Audrie & Daisy online in the UK: Netflix
This timely and important documentary was picked up by Netflix after a strong debut at this year’s … Read More
Catch up TV review: National Treasure, Paranoid, Red Dwarf
September 25, 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
VOD film review: The Lovers and the Despot
September 25, 2016 | David FarnorThis compelling strange-but-true documentary is stranger than most. Read More