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: Doctor Who 2015 Christmas special (The Husbands of River Song)
January 2, 2016 | David Farnor“There’s no such thing as happy ever after. It’s just a lie we tell ourselves because the truth is so hard,” says The Doctor in the 2015 Christmas special. Peter Capaldi. Grumpy sentiment. So far, so par for the course … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (Season 3 Christmas Special)
January 2, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This review contains minor spoilers, although we have tried to avoid explicit plot details. If you don’t want to know any details about Sherlock’s Christmas special, watch the episode before reading.
Sherlock is back – but not as we … Read More
VOD film review: Peter and Wendy (ITV)
January 2, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Diarmuid Lawrence Cast: Stanley Tucci, Hazel Doupe, Paloma Faith Watch Peter and Wendy online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
“Peter Pan’s for kids,” says Lucy, dismissively, when the … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Red Oaks Season 1 (Episodes 6 to 10)
January 2, 2016 | David FarnorRead our spoiler-free review of Episodes 1 to 5 here.
Amazon’s Red Oaks took no time at all to establish itself as a sitcom with a heart as much as a sense of humour. The coming-of-age comedy evolved into a … Read More
VOD film review: Sister
January 1, 2016 | David FarnorHappiness is relative in Ursula Meier’s bittersweet character study, starring a superb Léa Seydoux.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Kshay (Corrode)
January 1, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Karan Gour Cast: Rasika Dugal, Alekh Sangal, Nitika Anand Watch Kshay online in the UK: Netflix UK
Chhai (Dugal) and Arvind (Sangal) live together in a shoebox apartment in Mumbai. They struggle to make ends meet, but they’re happy. … Read More
VOD film review: Black or White
December 31, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Mike Binder Cast: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell Certificate: 12 Watch Black or White online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk Box Office / eir Vision … Read More
VOD film review: 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown
December 31, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Stephen Reynolds Cast: Dean Ambrose, Roger R. Cross Certificate: 15 Watch 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk / Eircom / Google Play
VOD film review: Manhattan Murder Mystery
December 30, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Woody Allen Cast: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton Watch Manhattan Murder Mystery online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
It’s 1993. Mia Farrow and Woody Allen have split amid controversy … Read More
VOD film review: Heist
December 30, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Scott Mann Cast: Robert De Niro, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Dave Bautista Certificate: 15 Watch Heist online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Jeffrey Dean Morgan doesn’t always have the … Read More