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: Napoleon (1927)
December 7, 2016 | Neil Alcock
An unforgettable film and a dazzling cinematic experience, Napoleon is essential viewing.Read More
UK TV review: Westworld Episode 10 (The Bicameral Mind)
December 6, 2016 | David Farnor
This surprisingly emotional finale provides a satisfying climax to a bold, intelligent first season.Read More
Why you should catch up with 3% on Netflix UK
December 6, 2016 | Leslie Byron Pitt
Dark-hearted dystopias have happily nestled quite easily into our psyche as of late. Even before the election of a certain demagogue who appears to be hell-bent on dismantling the social fabrics that hold America together, populist viewing was stocked with … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Magpie
December 6, 2016 | Mark Harrison
An emotional road trip movie that makes the most of its low budget.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Blue Jay
December 6, 2016 | David Farnor
Powered by two actors at the top of their game, this romantic drama is a marvellously messy trip down memory lane.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 7, Episode 7 (Sing Me a Song)
December 5, 2016 | Neil Brazier
This is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the bottom for spoilers in full bloody detail.
Lend me your ears and I’ll sing you a song, of how the Walking Dead’s mid-season finale is nigh and although not officially labeled … Read More
UK TV review: Westworld Episode 9 (The Well-Tempered Clavier)
December 4, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Westworld? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1.
When Westworld began, the worry was that there would be little beneath its impressive surface, not enough answers to satisfy its questions, not enough … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mercenary (Mercenaire)
December 4, 2016 | David Farnor
Sacha Wolff’s powerfully simple sports drama is a impressive debut for both the director and his blisteringly intense star.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
December 4, 2016 | Patrick Baker
A dreary Harry Potter wannabe.Read More
Catch up TV review: Life on the Psych Ward, House of the Year, MPs Behind Closed Doors
December 4, 2016 | 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
