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: Breakdown
January 18, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Jonnie Malachi Stars: Craig Fairbrass, James Cosmo, Oliva Grant, Mem Ferda Certificate: 15 Watch Breakdown online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Written and directed by Jonnie … Read More
VOD film review: Camp X-Ray
January 17, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Peter Sattler Cast: Kristen Stewart Certificate: 15 Watch Camp X-Ray online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Kristen Stewart is the most underrated actress working in cinema today. The … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Jericho, Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge, Crashing
January 17, 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
BBC iPlayer review: The Rack Pack
January 17, 2016 | David FarnorSnooker. It’s not the most exciting sport in the world – well, if you’re not a fan of watching people knocking tiny balls around a table with a stick. But ask Barry Hearn (Kevin Bishop) back in the 1980s and … Read More
VOD film review: Partisan
January 16, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Ariel Kleiman Cast: Vincent Cassel, Jeremy Chabriel Certificate: 15 Watch Partisan online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Last year, Netflix entered the feature … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Dragon Blade
January 15, 2016 | Ian LoringDirector: Daniel Lee Cast: Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody Certificate: 15 Watch Dragon Blade online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalKTalk TV Store / Rakuten TV / Google Play
It … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 4, Episode 1 and 2
January 15, 2016 | David FarnorRead our interview with Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg here.
Episode 1 of Ripper Street Season 4 airs on BBC Two at 10pm on 22nd August. This is a spoiler-free review of Episode 1 and 2, which are available as … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Shadowhunters (Episode 1)
January 14, 2016 | Nathanael SmithUnless you are an aficionado of the work of Lily Collins, a dedicated fan of YA fantasy or a glutton for punishment, chances are you didn’t watch the portentously titled The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones when it was released … Read More
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 13, 2016 | David FarnorThis star-studded adaptation of the stage musical is infectious, stylish fun.Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (10th January 2016)
January 10, 2016 | David FarnorChristmas is over – and BBC iPlayer continues to prove a perfect way to mop up the leftovers from the stuffed Christmas TV schedule. But the Beeb is kicking off 2016 in style with a lavish adaptation of War and … Read More