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.
First look Netflix TV review: Dinotrux (Episode 1)
August 13, 2015 | David Farnor“Crush it! Smash it! Move it! Lift it!” cries the theme tune for Netflix’s new animated kids’ series, Dinotrux. The show, based on the books by Chris Gall, combines all young boys’ favourite things: crushing, smashing, moving, lifting, trucks and … Read More
VOD film review: Everly
August 13, 2015 | Matthew TurnerDespite a strong turn from Salma Hayek, a nasty tone means Everly isn’t a very enjoyable watch.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Tyke Elephant Outlaw
August 12, 2015 | David FarnorDirectors: Susan Lambert, Stefan Moore Watch Tyke Elephant Outlaw online in the UK: Neflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Dogwoof TV
In 1973, a baby elephant was taken from the wild and … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Democrats
August 12, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Camilla Nielsson Cast: Douglas Mwonzora, Paul Mangwana Watch Democrats online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Apple TV (iTunes) / Dogwoof TV
“The game of politics is pretending,” says Paul Mangwana in … Read More
First look UK TV review: Aquarius
August 11, 2015 | David FarnorHow did Charles Manson amass a following and lead them to commit such horrific acts in the 1960s? That’s the kind of question you hope will be answered in Aquarius.
Inspired by true events, but giving them a fictional spin, … Read More
In defence of True Detective Season 2
August 11, 2015 | Martyn ConterioWith True Detective Season 2 now over – you can read our reviews here – one writer steps up to defend Nic Pizzolatto’s show from its critics.
True Detective is the most exciting thing to happen to television crime fiction … Read More
UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 8
August 10, 2015 | David Farnor“Everything’s ending. Time to wake up.”
For a show so full of unsubtle dialogue, it’s only fitting that the finale of True Detective Season 2 should be full of lines that feel so appropriate. “You can’t act for shit,” … Read More
VOD film review: A Second Chance
August 10, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Susanne Bier Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Ulrich Thomsen, Maria Bonnevie Certificate: 15 Watch A Second Chance online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Eircom / … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 3, Episode 9
August 9, 2015 | Jo BromilowAlready seen Episode 9? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
As this strange season of a generally strange series continues, it is becoming harder to fall in love with. Not for the reason you might think, but for the … Read More
UK TV Review: Agent Carter Season 1, Episode 5 (The Iron Ceiling)
August 9, 2015 | Mark HarrisonAlready seen Episode 5? Read on for spoilery analysis.
Kicking off the second half of the season, The Iron Ceiling finally sees Peggy get an official mission from the SSR that doesn’t involve filing. The timing is fortuitous – although … Read More