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: Dugma: The Button
August 2, 2016 | David Farnor“We long for the moment when we blow them up with a car bomb,” says one person in Dugma: The Button. “But first there’s the wedding.”
It’s an absurd sentence to comprehend, which is exactly why Paul Refsdal’s documentary is … Read More
UK TV review: Preacher, Episode 10 (Call and Response – Season 1 finale)
August 2, 2016 | Chris BryantWarning: This review contains spoilers.
“You know, one time I took a lot of Angel Dust, drank an eight-pack of Red Bull, and went to a Bieber concert. And this is honestly crazier than that.”
Preacher draws to a close … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Beat Bugs
August 2, 2016 | David FarnorSeason 2 of Beat Bugs is on Netflix UK from Friday 18th November.
This summer, all you need is… animated insects singing covers of songs by The Beatles? That’s the premise behind Netflix’s new kids series, which lands on Wednesday … Read More
VOD film review: 10 Cloverfield Lane
August 1, 2016 | David FarnorDan Tractenberg’s sensational directorial debut is a nerve-jangling psychological thriller that deliberately keeps you guessing.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Stranger Things Season 1 (spoilers)
July 31, 2016 | Helen ArcherWarning: This contains spoilers. If you haven’t seen all of Stranger Things, read our spoiler-free review here.
These days, it’s all too tempting to retreat into a mist of nostalgia, to a simpler time when communities could come together to … Read More
Walter Presents TV review: The Hunter (Le Chasseur)
July 31, 2016 | David FarnorWhat is Walter Presents? Click here for everything you need to know about All 4’s new VOD service.
If you like your men dressed in a dark suit, sporting a French accent, and holding a gun, then The Hunter is … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Wasted, Naked Attraction, Wild Animal Reunions, Shed of the Year
July 31, 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 … Read More
VOD film review: I Am Legend
July 31, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Francis Lawrence Cast: Will Smith Certificate: 15 Watch I Am Legend online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Lush, green grass sprouts … Read 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