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 reviews: The Last Leg, As Yet Untitled, Rich Brother Poor Brother, Rescue Dog to Super Dog
June 12, 2016 | David Farnor
What’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 … Read More
VOD film review: Dad’s Army
June 12, 2016 | Ian Loring
An impressive cast can’t redeem this dire remake.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Episode 15 (Destiny)
June 12, 2016 | Matthew Turner
Warning: This contains spoilers.
Episode 14 (River of Time) of Legends of Tomorrow was a disappointingly dull hour that felt suspiciously like the show was treading water, as it approached the season finale. Thankfully, it comes roaring back to best … Read More
Top 15 moments of Orange Is the New Black: Season 3
June 12, 2016 | David Farnor
With Season 4 of OITNB on the way this month, we look back at our favourite bits from Season 3. Warning: Spoilers.
“Everything is different the second time around,” sings Orange Is the New Black’s theme tune. By the time … Read More
VOD film review: Embrace of the Serpent
June 10, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams
A delirium-inducing drive into the dark heart of nature that feels like little else we’ve seen before.Read More
VOD film review: Fire at Sea
June 10, 2016 | Martyn Conterio
A daring and virtuosic exploration of a modern humanitarian crisis.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Scream Season 2, Episode 2
June 9, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
“The thing about the truth is it’s hard to pin down.”
Noah is getting all the good lines in this second season of Scream, but while it might sound like he’s stating the obvious, there are … Read More
VOD film review: Russell T. Davies’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2016)
June 9, 2016 | David Farnor
Russell T Davies’ enchantingly fresh take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a celebration of life and imagination.Read More
VOD film review: Paranormal Activity
June 8, 2016 | David Farnor
When things don’t happen, it’s brilliantly disturbing. When they do, it’s a slight disappointment.
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UK TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 3, Episode 5 (This World Is Our Hell)
June 7, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
Snakes, horses, and werewolves, oh my. After Episode 4’s astonishing solo outing for Eva Green and Rory Kinnear, Episode 5 of Penny Dreadful’s Season 3 initially looks like we’re back on a wider playing field, but … Read More
