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.
Raindance Web Fest 2016 reviews: Blood, Sweat and Chokes, Ren, Rich Keeble, S-Band, Shield 5
September 25, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 21st September to Sunday 2nd October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. The Web Fest Awards take place on Sunday 2nd October at … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Audrie & Daisy
September 25, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirectors: Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk Cast: Daisy Coleman, Charlie Coleman, Melinda Coleman Certificate: G Watch Audrie & Daisy online in the UK: Netflix
This timely and important documentary was picked up by Netflix after a strong debut at this year’s … Read More
Catch up TV review: National Treasure, Paranoid, Red Dwarf
September 25, 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 weekly Best … Read More
VOD film review: The Lovers and the Despot
September 25, 2016 | David FarnorThis compelling strange-but-true documentary is stranger than most. Read More
VOD film review: Theo and Hugo
September 25, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirectors: Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau Cast: Geoffrey Couët, François Nambot Certificate: 18 Watch Theo and Hugo online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Originally titled Paris 5: 59, or … Read More
Why you should be watching People Just Do Nothing
September 25, 2016 | David FarnorAwkward, smart, silly and sincere, People Just Do Nothing is a laugh-out-loud TV gem.Read More
Raindance reviews round-up: Gozo, Sick of It All
September 24, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 21st September to Sunday 2nd October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. We take a look at some of the movies screening, from … Read More
VOD film review: Gangsters, Gamblers and Geezers
September 24, 2016 | David FarnorThe gangster comedy farce is a disappointing misfire.Read More
VOD film review: April and the Extraordinary World
September 24, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThis beautiful French steampunk adventure is a must-see for animation fans of all ages. Read More
VOD film review: 31
September 24, 2016 | Ian LoringRob Zombie’s visceral horror is a disappointing, generic ride.Read More
















