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 film review: The Adjustment Bureau
October 4, 2015 | Mark HarrisonDamon and Blunt excel in this thoughtful and earnest genre-bender.Read More
VOD film review: Man Up
October 3, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThe funniest and breeziest British rom-com in years.Read More
Short film review: In Vitro
October 3, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Toby Stephens Cast: Rupert Penry-Jones, Anna-Louise Plowman, Stephanie Leonidas Runtime: 18mins Watch In Vitro online: We Are Colony
“How does it feel? Cheating on your wife?” asks a young woman (Leonidas), as she cuddles with a man (Penry-Jones) after … Read More
VOD film review: Fidelio, Alice’s Journey
October 3, 2015 | Josh Slater-WilliamsDirector: Lucie Borleteau Cast: Ariane Labed, Melvil Poupaud, Anders Danielsen Lie Certificate: 15 Watch Fidelio, Alice’s Journey online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Undoubtedly the … Read More
VOD film review: Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
October 3, 2015 | David FarnorA spooky bundle of old-school scares. Just remember to keep the lights on.Read More
Why you should be watching The Last Man on Earth
September 30, 2015 | Andrew JonesIf you missed this show, it really would be the end of the world.Read More
VOD film review: Volver
September 29, 2015 | David FarnorSumptuous visuals, a low-key setting, and beautiful character work make this original take on a ghost story one of Almodóvar’s best.Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (29th September 2015)
September 29, 2015 | David FarnorHe’s the greatest, promises the opening theme to the retooled and rebooted Danger Mouse, but this all-new/same old cartoon’s arrival on IPlayer is a reassuring reminder that when it comes to certain things, the BBC really is.
From nature documentaries … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Midwinter of the Spirit, Charlie Hebdo, Look Into My Eyes
September 28, 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
UK VOD TV review: This Is England ’90 (Episodes 1 and 2)
September 27, 2015 | Chris BryantBeaten, bloodied and back for more, the This Is England gang return to screens to welcome in a new culture, a new life and a new decade.
Shane Meadow’s wild drama reignites in Spring 1990, and the gang aren’t … Read More