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.
Puffin Rock: A kids’ series full of charm and beauty
July 30, 2016 | Nathanael SmithCraft and artistry is evident in every frame of this bright, beautiful pre-school series.Read More
VOD film review: The Intent
July 30, 2016 | David FarnorDirectors: Femi Oyeniran, Kalvadour Peterson Cast: Scorcher, Dylan Duffus, Jade Asha Certificate: 15 Watch The Intent online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
“Ah, yes,” you might think, looking at … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 1
July 29, 2016 | David Farnor“Can you believe that?” cries a waitress halfway through the opening episode of Supergirl. “A female hero. Someone for my daughter to look up to.” It’s a knowing joke, but Supergirl is a knowing show. And it’s all the better … Read More
VOD film review: Disorder
July 29, 2016 | David FarnorMatthias Schoenaerts is superb in this tense, understated thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Commune
July 29, 2016 | Matthew TurnerAn experiment in communal living takes a fraught turn in this compelling Danish comedy-drama.Read More
UK TV review: Preacher, Episode 9 (Finish The Song)
July 28, 2016 | Chris BryantWarning: This review contains spoilers.
“I never seen a man more in love with killing than you.”
While AMC’s supernatural series deals with the struggle between good and evil, Episode 9, in particular, focuses on the latter. Finish The Song … Read More
VOD film review: Marguerite
July 28, 2016 | Josh Slater-WilliamsSympathetic, but never stirring.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Tallulah
July 27, 2016 | David FarnorEllen Page is excellent in this wonderfully moving and quietly though-provoking drama about maternity and morality.Read More
VOD film review: Zootropolis
July 27, 2016 | Mark HarrisonZootropolis is Disney’s funniest film in years and essential viewing for all ages.Read More
VOD film review: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
July 26, 2016 | David FarnorThis poetic, heartfelt biopic of Jean-Dominique Bauby is profound and transcendent cinema.Read More