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.
First look Netflix UK TV review: Black Mirror Season 3
October 16, 2016 | David Farnor
Buzzing with exciting potential, Black Mirror 3.0 is bigger, more ambitious and darker than ever.Read More
VOD film review: Carlos the Jackal
October 16, 2016 | Selina Pearson
An impressive and engrossing biopic.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Transparent Season 3 (spoilers)
October 15, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers. For our spoiler-free review of Transparent Season 3, click here.
“I too have transitioned!” cries Shelly in Transparent Season 3, in one of the show’s most deliciously awkward dinner scenes. “I’m a brand!” Judith Light’s ex-wife … Read More
LFF 2016 reviews: Ethel & Ernest, Snowden, A Quiet Passion
October 15, 2016 | David Farnor
From Netflix’s Black Mirror and Amazon’s originals to MUBI’s Cannes acquisitions and Dogwoof’s live-streaming premiere of Werner Herzog’s Lo and Behold, the 2016 London Film Festival is embracing VOD like never before. We head to Leicester Square to check out … Read More
VOD film review: Lawless
October 15, 2016 | David Farnor
Brutal violence and brilliant performances make for a compelling gangster flick with above-average knitwear.Read More
LFF 2016 reviews: Chi-Raq, Lady Macbeth, Queen of Katwe
October 14, 2016 | David Farnor
From Netflix’s Black Mirror and Amazon’s originals to MUBI’s Cannes acquisitions and Dogwoof’s live-streaming premiere of Werner Herzog’s Lo and Behold, the 2016 London Film Festival is embracing VOD like never before. We head to Leicester Square to check out … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mascots
October 14, 2016 | Matthew Turner
Christopher Guest’s latest mockumentary finds some warm humour in a sports mascot competition, but it’s treading some very familiar ground.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Haters Back Off!
October 14, 2016 | David Farnor
If you know the name “Miranda Sings”, then Netflix’s new original series needs no introduction. If you don’t, allow us to explain: Miranda (a character created by Colleen Ballinger) does exactly what her name suggests. She sings. If, by “sing”, … Read More
VOD film review: Kate Plays Christine
October 14, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Robert Greene Cast: Kate Lyn Sheil Certificate: 15 Watch Kate Plays Christine online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Curzon Home Cinema
In 1974, news reporter Kate Chubbuck shot herself live on air in … Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire: Season 3, Episode 8
October 13, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
How do you solve a problem like Ryan Ray? Episode 8 of Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 gives us the answer – and it’s one you might not fully expect.
His character has been the … Read More
