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.
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
VOD film review: Magic Mike XXL
December 5, 2015 | David FarnorThis surprisingly sweet sequel is a heartfelt celebration of doing what makes you happy.Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Into the Badlands, Episode 3 (White Stork Spreads Wings)
December 4, 2015 | Chris BryantRead our interview with Daniel Wu, star of Into the Badlands.
With last week’s Into The Badlands raising questions about whether or not the show can keep up the level of blistering innovation where the fight scenes are concerned, Episode … Read More
Netflix UK review: A Very Murray Christmas
December 4, 2015 | David FarnorSee our full list of Christmas films on Netflix UK.
Holiday specials are a bit of an oddity for UK audiences. Over here, festive TV shows tend to be one-off episodes of old sitcoms or – more recently – feature-length … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 5 (How Does She Do It?)
December 3, 2015 | David FarnorHow does she do it? Not always that well, judging by Episode 5 of Supergirl. Originally intended to be Episode 4, before the Paris attacks caused it to be delayed (correctly, me might add) due to a bomb-themed story line, … Read More