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.
Spy: Funny and thrilling
November 11, 2015 | Mark HarrisonAn enjoyable comedy that’s full of massive laughs and surprisingly thrilling action.Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (10th November 2015)
November 10, 2015 | David FarnorFrom a spy thriller starring Ben Whishaw to a charming story of an OAP choir, we review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer:
TV London Spy
How do you make a spy drama stand … Read More
UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 4
November 9, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“What you’ve got, Kevin, isn’t love. It’s damage control.”
Trust Patti to deliver the harsh truth in The Leftovers Season 2. After Episode 2 and 3’s surprisingly fruitful switches in perspective, Episode 4 finally takes us … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Fargo Season 2, Episode 2 and 3
November 9, 2015 | Chris BryantThe first episode of Fargo Season 2 sought to convey business as usual – kooky plotlines, kooky dialogue and kooky characters. But Episode 2 and 3 play a vital role in distinguishing this second run: the kookiness makes way for … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 5 (Now)
November 9, 2015 | Neil BrazierIt’s a day of fear for the residents of Alexandria, as hundreds of walkers descend upon their home. The slower pace of the show continues, though, allowing more time to process what has come before and to prepare for what … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Elvis and Me, The Secret Life of 4-Year-Olds, Chris Tarrant Extreme Railway Journeys, The Indestructibles
November 8, 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
VOD film review: Amy
November 8, 2015 | David FarnorA powerful, moving portrait of a tragically young artist.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 8 (The Zygon Inversion)
November 8, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
You say invasion, they say inversion, but let’s not call the whole thing off. From the pun-tastic title onwards, The Zygon Inversion is an absolute … Read More
Amazon TV pilots autumn 2015 review: Edge, Patriot, Z, Highston, Good Girls Revolt, One Mississippi
November 7, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has unveiled its latest season of TV pilots for autumn 2015, a process that, thanks to the company’s decision to open up the commissioning process to the public, gives you an insight into how ambitious the VOD service has … Read More
VOD film review: Everything Must Go (Neighbour for Sale)
November 7, 2015 | Selina PearsonDirector: Dan Rush Cast: Will Ferrell, Rebecca Hall, CJ Wallace, Laura Dern Certificate: 15 Watch Everything Must Go online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Will Ferrell goes from silly … Read More
















