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 TV review: The Get Down (Part 1, Episode 1)
August 14, 2016 | Chris Bryant“Y’all wanna go to the flyest secret underground party in The Bronx?”
The Bronx, 1977. Ezekiel Figuero (Justice Smith) is a kid whose world is a crumbling, graffiti-strewn wasteland, complete with teenage gangs, and drug-peddlers. Ezekiel’s quest to impress classmate … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: A Granny’s Guide to the Modern World, Real Stories, Saddam Goes to Hollywood
August 14, 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 Trouble With The Truth
August 14, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Jim Hemphill Cast: John Shea, Lea Thompson, Danielle Harris, Keri Lynn Pratt, Rainy Kerwin Watch The Trouble With The Truth online in the UK: iTunes
Written and directed by Jim Hemphill, this engaging US indie unfolds as a single … Read More
VOD film review: Valley of Love
August 13, 2016 | David FarnorIsabelle Huppert and Gerard Depardieu are excellent in this meandering journey through California’s Death Valley.Read More
VOD film review: Eye in the Sky
August 13, 2016 | Mark HarrisonA morality play that grips tight with well-chosen words and assured direction.Read More
VOD film review: The Wave
August 12, 2016 | Matthew TurnerA family attempt to survive a devastating tsunami in this gripping Norwegian disaster thriller from splendidly-named director Roar Uthaug.Read More
VOD film review: Midnight Special
August 12, 2016 | David FarnorThis nostalgic sci-fi is a heartfelt study of belief, belonging and human bonds.Read More
VOD film review: The Killing Joke
August 10, 2016 | Ned NewberryAn enjoyable romp, but it pales in comparison to the pantheon of animated excellence that usually comes from DC.Read More
UK TV review: Mr. Robot Season 2, Episode 5
August 10, 2016 | David FarnorThis review contains spoilers. Not caught up with Mr. Robot Season 2 yet? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 and 2.
“Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if 5/9 never happened?” That’s the question asked … Read More
VOD film review: Sing Street
August 8, 2016 | David FarnorA heartwarming, inspiring, unabashedly positive ditty that will immediately get your toes tapping.Read More