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.
NFK film review: Ella Enchanted
May 29, 2016 | Nathanael SmithNetflix for Kids, VODzilla.co’s Geneva Conventions-defying monthly column, where an adult with no children works his way through the kids’ catalogue on Netflix UK. A poll was taken, the people spoke and so this month, our intrepid viewer takes on … Read More
Why Scream the TV series should be your next box set
May 29, 2016 | David FarnorEnjoyably familiar but surprisingly new, this spooky spin-off is undemanding fun.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Episode 13
May 28, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
After the terrific triple episode run of Marooned, Night of the Hawk and Left Behind, Legends of Tomorrow dropped the ball somewhat for the next three, with Progeny, The Magnificent Eight and Last Refuge all failing … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 22 (Lost in the Flood)
May 28, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
It may have its fair share of problems – two, in particular, spring to mind – but generally speaking, Lost in the Flood is an excellent episode of Arrow that could almost stand as the season’s … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Bloodline Season 2 (Episodes 1 to 3)
May 27, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers for the basic setup of Bloodline’s second season.
“We’re not bad people,” said John Rayburn (Kyle Chandler) in the first season of Bloodline. “But we did a bad thing.” That was the hook for Netflix’s … Read More
VOD film review: The Trust
May 27, 2016 | Matthew TurnerNic Cage delivers his most enjoyable performance since Bad Lieutenant in this stylish thriller.Read More
UK TV review: Likely Stories
May 26, 2016 | Jo BromilowLikely Stories, an anthology of four Neil Gaiman short stories. We dive into the author’s fantasy world…
Bedtime stories and fairytales grow up, just like their subjects. And grown-up ones are often best written by Neil Gaiman – a master … Read More
9 unanswered questions we have after Bloodline Season 1
May 26, 2016 | David FarnorWith Bloodline Season 2 arriving on Friday 27th May, some will be binge-viewing the first run to catch up with Netflix’s series. Others will be looking forward to returning to Florida Keys for more Rayburn family action after a 12-month … Read More
VOD film review: Youth
May 25, 2016 | David FarnorA witty and often warm meditation on ageing and death.Read More
VOD film review: 99 Homes
May 25, 2016 | David FarnorA hugely powerful drama that brings home the personal cost of the financial crisis.Read More