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.
Google Play VOD film review: Bling
March 6, 2016 | David FarnorDirectors: Kyung Ho Lee, Wonjae Lee Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Carla Gugino, Jason Kravits Watch Bling online in the UK: Google Play
This week, Google Play broke movie ground with the release of Bling, a new feature-length animation, available to stream … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: I’m Still Here
March 6, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Casey Affleck Cast: Joaquin Phoenix Certificate: 15 Watch I’m Still Here online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Is it a hoax? That was the main … Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 10 (2016), Episode 4
March 5, 2016 | David FarnorAfter last week’s encounter with the Were-Monster, this week’s The X-Files swings from light humour to heavy drama – a transformation that doesn’t always bring out the show’s best side.
Chris Carter’s sci-fi has always benefited from that ability to … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 2 to 4
March 5, 2016 | Chris Bryant“It’s as though she never left, and that’s what I’m afraid of.”
House of Cards’ fourth season continues with a trio of episodes that show the writer’s ability to build tension is second to none.
Episode 2 centres around … Read More
UK TV recap: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 1, Episode 1
March 5, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
And we’re off! After months of set-up in parent shows Arrow and The Flash, superhero spin-off Legends of Tomorrow has finally begun its run and the results are extremely promising, albeit with a few stumbles here … Read More
VOD film review: Cracks
March 5, 2016 | Selina PearsonDirector: Jordan Scott Cast: Eva Green, Juno Temple, Maria Valverde Certificate: 15 Watch Cracks online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Cracks is the debut feature film from Jordan Scott … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Vikings Season 4, Episode 2 and 3
March 4, 2016 | David FarnorThe ground is covered in snow. The wind is battering the trees. A man strides against the natural elements, clutching his fur coat to his tired body. No, this is not The Revenant: this is Vikings Season 4. Just how … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 10 (Blood Debts)
March 4, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
It suddenly occurs to me that I never actually wrote about Episode 9’s mid-season finale – I’m going to blame, uh, Christmas. Yeah, that’s it. Christmas. – so here’s a quick recap recap. Short version: Oliver … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Persepolis
March 4, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi Cast: Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Sean Penn, Iggy Pop Certificate: 12 Watch Persepolis online in the UK: Amazon Prime Video
Related in a stark monochrome flashback, Marjane’s story is a familiar coming-of-age tale. But look … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
March 3, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Yuen Woo-ping Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Donnie Yen, Harry Shum Jr. Watch Sword of Destiny online in the UK: Netflix
In 2000, Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon dazzled audiences around the world. The masterpiece won four Oscars and became … Read More