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: Sicario
February 3, 2016 | David Farnor
Denis Villeneuve’s thriller is so intense it has blisters on its blisters.
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VOD film review: The Walk
February 2, 2016 | Simon Kinnear
Robert Zemeckis’ film can find no better way to tell Philippe Petit’s story than Man on Wire.Read More
VOD film review: Macbeth (2015)
February 1, 2016 | David Farnor
Justin Kurzel’s bloody adaptation of the Bard’s tale of betrayal is haunting, dark and hypnotic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rango
February 1, 2016 | David Farnor
A fantastic addition to the existential Western canon, but not an animation guaranteed to please the whole family.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 50/50
February 1, 2016 | David Farnor
Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are superb in this heartfelt and funny drama about dealing with cancer.Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (31st January 2016)
January 31, 2016 | David Farnor
We 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.)
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Cakes. Mary Berry. An uplifting tone … Read More
VOD film review: Warriors
January 31, 2016 | Matthew Turner
Director: Barney Douglas Cast: Aliya Bauer, Sonyanga Ole Ngais, James Anderson Certificate: 12 Watch Warriors online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Xbox / Chilli / CinemaNow / Sainsbury’s / BT
Directed … Read More
Short film review: Pre Vis Action (Gareth Evans)
January 31, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Gareth Evans Runtime: 5mins Watch Pre Vis Action online: YouTube
On Sundays, we review short films available on VOD. We call it Short Film Sunday.
Action movies these days are all about fast cuts, impossible-to-follow set pieces and CGI. … Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Black Sails Season 3, Episode 2
January 31, 2016 | David Farnor
Thar she blows. Never before have those three words seemed so woefully inadequate. Episode 2 of Black Sails Season 3 sees the crew of The Walrus head into a violent storm – and nature throws everything it has at them. … Read More
Louis C.K.’s surprise web series: A refreshingly bold move
January 31, 2016 | Craig Skinner
With a polite email sent out to his mailing list last night, Louis C.K. announced that he had a new “thing” and that you could purchase the first episode of it through his website for $5. This new thing is … Read More
