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: 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
Hands-on review: The new Apple TV (2015)
November 7, 2015 | Ian LoringIn the fight for the living room space, Apple has been uncharacteristically behind the curve. The Apple TV launched a few years ago was described as a “hobby” for Apple, something else to give the devotees while the company focus … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 2 (Stronger Together)
November 7, 2015 | David FarnorThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the end for spoilers.
“Every woman knows we have to work twice as hard to be considered half as good.”
Supergirl continues its trend of wryly acknowledging both the obstacles facing its … Read More
VOD film review: The Runner
November 6, 2015 | Matthew TurnerNic Cage stars in this underwhelming drama that fails to spark to life.Read More
















