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.
FrightFest Presents unveils second wave of VOD titles for February 2016
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorFrightFest Presents has unveiled its second wave of VOD titles to be released in February and March 2016.
The digital label, a joint initiative between the horror film festival and Icon, launched earlier this year with six favourites from the … Read More
VOD film review: Precious
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Lee Daniels Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz Certificate: 15 Watch Precious online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Life is not easy when you come from a broken … Read More
UK VOD TV: The Walking Dead Season 6 Mid-Season Finale (Episode 8)
December 7, 2015 | Neil BrazierWarning: This contains spoilers.
Not caught up with The Walking Dead Season 6? You can still see Episode 1 until Sunday 13th December.
Previous mid-season finales in The Walking Dead have given us intense cliffhangers or major character deaths, something … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Hamm on Toast, The Murder Detectives, 24 Hours in A&E, Catastrophe
December 6, 2015 | 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: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 12 (Hell Bent)
December 6, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
“Nothing’s sad until it’s over. Then everything is.”
Back in the wee hours of 2010, Russell T. Davies brought his tenure as Doctor Who’s first … Read More
The Force Is Strong With… Star Wars: Episode IV’s nostalgic influences
December 6, 2015 | Mark HarrisonWe take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
If you move in or around geek circles, you may have heard Joseph Campbell referenced a lot when it … Read More
VOD film review: The Santa Clause
December 6, 2015 | Matthew TurnerTim Allen’s charming lead turn means this Christmas family flick is never less than watchable.Read More
VOD film review: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
December 6, 2015 | David FarnorDustin Hoffman can’t redeem this disappointing family fantasy.Read More
VOD film review: Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure
December 5, 2015 | Ian LoringDirector: John Putch Cast: Munro Chambers, Robert Picardo, Kyle Massey Certificate: U Watch Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
According to Google, the average St Bernard lives around seven … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Amar, Akbar & Tony
December 5, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Atul Malhotra Cast: Rez Kempton, Sam Vincenti, Martin Delaney Certificate: 15 Watch Amar, Akbar & Tony online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Inspired by 1977’s Amar Akbar Anthony, Amar, … Read More