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: Where to Invade Next
August 14, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Michael Moore Cast: Michael Moore Certificate: 15 Watch Where to Invade Next online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / BFI Player / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk Player / eir Vision … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Get Down (Part 1, Episode 1)
August 14, 2016 | Chris Bryant“Y’all wanna go to the flyest secret underground party in The Bronx?”
The Bronx, 1977. Ezekiel Figuero (Justice Smith) is a kid whose world is a crumbling, graffiti-strewn wasteland, complete with teenage gangs, and drug-peddlers. Ezekiel’s quest to impress classmate … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: A Granny’s Guide to the Modern World, Real Stories, Saddam Goes to Hollywood
August 14, 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 Trouble With The Truth
August 14, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Jim Hemphill Cast: John Shea, Lea Thompson, Danielle Harris, Keri Lynn Pratt, Rainy Kerwin Watch The Trouble With The Truth online in the UK: iTunes
Written and directed by Jim Hemphill, this engaging US indie unfolds as a single … Read More
VOD film review: Valley of Love
August 13, 2016 | David FarnorIsabelle Huppert and Gerard Depardieu are excellent in this meandering journey through California’s Death Valley.Read More
VOD film review: Eye in the Sky
August 13, 2016 | Mark HarrisonA morality play that grips tight with well-chosen words and assured direction.Read More
VOD film review: The Wave
August 12, 2016 | Matthew TurnerA family attempt to survive a devastating tsunami in this gripping Norwegian disaster thriller from splendidly-named director Roar Uthaug.Read More
VOD film review: Midnight Special
August 12, 2016 | David FarnorThis nostalgic sci-fi is a heartfelt study of belief, belonging and human bonds.Read More
VOD film review: The Killing Joke
August 10, 2016 | Ned NewberryAn enjoyable romp, but it pales in comparison to the pantheon of animated excellence that usually comes from DC.Read More
UK TV review: Mr. Robot Season 2, Episode 5
August 10, 2016 | David FarnorThis review contains spoilers. Not caught up with Mr. Robot Season 2 yet? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 and 2.
“Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if 5/9 never happened?” That’s the question asked … Read More
















