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.
Catch up TV review: Victoria, Newzoids
September 4, 2016 | David Farnor![From ITV VICTORIA Episode One Pictured: NELL HUDSON (Skerrett), EVE MYLES (Mrs Jenkins) and JENNA COLEMAN as Victoria This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.com For further information please contact: Patrick.smith@itv.com 0207 1573044](https://vodzilla.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/itv-victoria-2-420x215.jpg)
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Why Poldark should be your next box set
September 4, 2016 | David Farnor
With Season 5 of Poldark now on Netflix UK, we look back at the beginnings of the BBC’s period drama.
Aidan Turner topless in a field was arguably the defining image of TV in 2015, thanks to Poldark. Oh yes, … Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 (Episode 3)
September 4, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
What’s the only thing harder than running a tech start-up? Running a tech start-up with your husband.
Gordon and Donna find that out the hard way in Episode 3 of Halt and Catch Fire’s third … Read More
VOD film review: Take This Waltz
September 4, 2016 | David Farnor
Moving and messily honest, Take This Waltz is a romantic comedy packed full of laughter, tears and baking.Read More
VOD film review: Get on Up
September 2, 2016 | David Farnor
Chadwick Boseman delivers a mesmerising performance in this uneven but energetic biopic of James Brown.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Jim: The James Foley Story
September 2, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams
This vital tribute rescues a man’s life from the narrative his killers imposed upon him.Read More
VOD film review: Searching for Sugar Man
September 2, 2016 | David Farnor
This strange-but-true documentary emerges as a beautiful testament to human spirit – with a stonking soundtrack.Read More
VOD film review: Cockneys vs Zombies
September 1, 2016 | David Farnor
Cockneys vs Zombies gives you more than enough Roy Hudd for your Bread and Honey. Well worth a Paul McKenna.Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 (Episode 1 and 2)
August 31, 2016 | David Farnor
Halt and Catch Fire has never been better than this stellar Season 3 opening double-bill.Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: The Collection (Episode 1)
August 30, 2016 | Helen Archer
This weird and wonderful combination of The Sopranos and The House of Eliott has a lot going for it.Read More
