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: Shelter
December 11, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Paul Bettany Cast: Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Connelly Certificate: 18 Watch Shelter online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Sky Store / Google Play
“For the people who live … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Season 2 finale (Episode 10)
December 11, 2015 | David FarnorThis contains some spoilers.
“What are you doing here?” Meg asks Kevin, when their paths inevitably cross in The Leftover’s Season 2 finale. It’s a question we’re all asking. After all, the last time we saw Kevin, he was dead.
VOD film review: Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas
December 11, 2015 | David FarnorThis festive adaptation of the Mandie novels is uninvolving and unmemorable.Read More
Amazon Prime Video TV review: Transparent Season 2 (Episodes 1 to 5)
December 10, 2015 | David FarnorA little over a year ago, Amazon released Transparent, a show about a father who comes out as a mother to his children. We declared it the best TV series of 2014. The Golden Globes agreed with us, making it … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 6 (Red Faced)
December 10, 2015 | David FarnorWomen and their emotions, eh? That could be the takeaway from Supergirl Episode 6, as the show moves on from its wrong-way-round double-bill, but Red Faced sees the show move forwards in more ways than one.
The villain of the … Read More
VOD film review: Christmas Wedding Baby
December 10, 2015 | Nathanael SmithDirector: Kiara Jones Cast: Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Ellease Aponte, Bernie Ask, Micah Austin Certificate: TBC
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days of Netflix.
The title alone … Read More
VOD film review: Aloha
December 10, 2015 | Nathanael SmithCameron Crowe’s dud of tonal awkwardness is a hopelessly lost mess.Read More
The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode V’s cinematography
December 9, 2015 | Martyn ConterioWe take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
It’s commonly accepted, as a near fact of reality, that The Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars … Read More
The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (9th December)
December 9, 2015 | David FarnorFrom a live Minecraft session with YouTuber Stampy Cat to an examination of homosexuality in Britain’s black and Asian communities, BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits.
TV Horizon Tim Peake Special: How … Read More
VOD film review: Jingle All the Way
December 9, 2015 | Mark HarrisonA tacky take-down of Christmas commercialism.Read More