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.
Raindance reviews round-up: Gozo, Sick of It All
September 24, 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
VOD film review: Gangsters, Gamblers and Geezers
September 24, 2016 | David FarnorThe gangster comedy farce is a disappointing misfire.Read More
VOD film review: April and the Extraordinary World
September 24, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThis beautiful French steampunk adventure is a must-see for animation fans of all ages. Read More
VOD film review: 31
September 24, 2016 | Ian LoringRob Zombie’s visceral horror is a disappointing, generic ride.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Little Men
September 23, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Ira Sachs Cast: Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Ehle, Paulina García, Michael Barbieri Certificate: PG Watch Little Men online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten … Read More
First look UK TV review: Transparent Season 3
September 23, 2016 | David FarnorQuietly bold and gently critical, Amazon’s sublime study of identity is as unique and involving as ever.Read More
VOD film review: Imperium
September 23, 2016 | Chris BryantDaniel Radcliffe delivers an intense performance in this subtle, brooding study of hate.Read More
VOD film review: Keep the Lights On
September 23, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Ira Sachs Cast: Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth Certificate: 18 Watch Keep the Lights On online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
When a film starts in a dimly lit … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Easy
September 22, 2016 | David FarnorLess like a TV show and more like serial eavesdropping, Joe Swanberg’s wonderfully intimate anthology is easy to watch.Read More
First look UK TV review: Red Dwarf XI
September 22, 2016 | David Farnor“How many times have we seen that before?” moans Rimmer (Chris Barrie) in Episode 1 of the new season of Red Dwarf. Yes, the show is back for another six-part run, courtesy of UKTV’s Dave, and little has changed. Well, … Read More