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: Cinderella (2015)
February 28, 2016 | David FarnorThis visually impressive live-action remake can’t decide whether to be modern or old-fashioned.Read More
Prologue: The Oscar-nominated short that’s the start of a stunning bigger picture
February 28, 2016 | Craig SkinnerRichard Williams may not be a name that many are familiar with, but he’s someone whose work has been seen by millions and whose influence is strongly felt throughout the world of animation. Williams’ first film was the 1958 short … Read More
Thirteen: BBC Three’s first online drama is far from unlucky
February 27, 2016 | David FarnorEarlier this month, BBC Three became the UK’s first online TV channel, using an innovative mix of BBC iPlayer and short-form content to cover everything from UFC to Death Row. On Sunday 28th February, though, the channel faces its first … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom
February 27, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Evgeny Afineevsky Cast: Bishop Agapit, Serhii Averchenko, Kristina Berdinskikh Watch Winter on Fire online in the UK: Netflix
In 2013, Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych went back on a deal that would have integrated the nation with Europe. In response, … Read More
UK TV review: Agent Carter: Season 2, Episode 5
February 25, 2016 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the bottom for additional, spoilery analysis.
Last summer, Marvel Studios proved their capering credentials on the big screen with Ant-Man, a heist movie with a super-powered twist. As usual, Agent Carter doesn’t … Read More
Web series review: The Skinny (Jessie Kanhweiler)
February 24, 2016 | David FarnorEvery Wednesday, we take a look at a web series. This week, it’s Refinery 29’s The Skinny.
Earlier this year, Sundance Film Festival did something for the first time: it put on a special screening to preview a web series. … Read More
Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete review: Episode 4
February 24, 2016 | Craig SkinnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
The first episode of Horace and Pete, which already feels like so long ago, thanks to the rich material we’ve seen since, featured a debate surrounding the concepts of conservatism and liberalism and Episode 4 returns … Read More
VOD film review: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
February 23, 2016 | Chris BryantBright, vibrant and an immeasurable amount of fun.Read More
Netflix UK review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 2
February 23, 2016 | David Farnor“I cannot hear about this sort of thing ever again.”
After last week’s superb opener, Season 2 of Better Call Saul continues to put Jimmy’s (Bob Odenkirk) relationship with Kim (Rhea Seehorn) front and centre. They’re far from the world’s … Read More
VOD film review: Suffragette
February 23, 2016 | David FarnorInspiring and hugely moving, this is a historical drama that feels urgently present.Read More