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.
UK TV review: Agent Carter: Season 2, Episode 3
February 11, 2016 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen Episode 3? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
“Every eye in the country is on her and no one sees her,” says Peggy of genius physicist-turned-Hollywood starlet Whitney Frost in this week’s … Read More
VOD film review: The American Dreamer
February 11, 2016 | Ian LoringDirector: Laurence Schiller, L.M. Kit Carson Cast: Dennis Hopper, L.M Kit Carson, Lois Ursone Certificate: 15 Watch American Dreamer online in the UK: Not currently available on VOD
Dennis Hopper was one of the last of a dying breed. In … Read More
VOD film review: The Survivalist
February 10, 2016 | Matthew TurnerAn engaging, suspenseful and visually striking thriller.Read More
Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete review: Episode 2
February 9, 2016 | Craig SkinnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
With the release of Episode 2 of Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete, the writer, director and star posted the following note on his site:
“Warning: this show is not a “comedy”. I dunno what it is. … Read More
VOD film review: Pan
February 9, 2016 | Nathanael SmithThis underrated take on Peter Pan is an old-fashioned, rip-roaring adventure.Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 10 (2016), Episode 1 (My Struggle)
February 8, 2016 | David Farnor“The X-Files have been reopened,” says a familiar voice, as Fox’s revival of the sci-fi series begins. Yes, the show that ran for almost a decade has returned to our TV screens. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are back as … Read More
VOD film review: The Lobster
February 8, 2016 | David FarnorThis hilariously spiky satire of society’s attitude towards relationships is a darkly comic gem.Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (7th February 2016)
February 7, 2016 | David FarnorWe review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
Camila’s Kids Company: The Inside Story
Charting the implosion of one of … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: The Jump, Sugar Free Farm, The Secret Life of the Zoo, Obsessed with My Body
February 7, 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 … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Chelsea Does
February 6, 2016 | David FarnorHow you feel about Chelsea Handler may determine how you feel about her documentary series, Chelsea Does. Netflix’s original show sees the comedian investigate a range of issues, from marriage and racism to technology and drugs. The title, though, makes … Read More