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.
BBC iPlayer review: Amy Winehouse In Her Own Words
June 23, 2015 | David Farnor“You gotta choose your words carefully,” says Amy Winehouse in a new documentary about the late singer. This isn’t the movie about to hit cinemas, though. This is something else entirely: a short film released exclusively on BBC iPlayer this … Read More
VOD film review: Appropriate Behaviour
June 23, 2015 | Simon KinnearDesiree Akhavan’s sharply observed comedy is a calling card for a fresh, distinctive filmmaking voice.Read More
VOD film review: Blind
June 22, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Eskil Vog Cast: Ellen Dorrit Petersen Certificate: 15 Watch Blind online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Curzon Home Cinema
Perception is everything. When Ingrid (Ellen Dorrit Petersen) loses her sight, it changes the way she sees things, … Read More
VOD film review: Fifty Shades of Grey
June 22, 2015 | Clarisse LoughreyAn admirable effort to rectify a deeply problematic source material. Read More
VOD film review: The Burning (El Ardor)
June 21, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Pablo Fendrik Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Alice Braga, Chico Diaz Certificate: 15 Watch The Burning online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / … Read More
UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 1
June 21, 2015 | David FarnorAlready seen Episode 1? Read on for some additional, spoiler-filled comments.
“This is my least favourite life,” croons singer Lera Lynn in True Detective Season 2. It’s a slow, melancholic number, accompanied by shots of Colin Farrell downing whisky in … Read More
VOD film review: Les Combattants
June 21, 2015 | Chris BryantDirector: Thomas Cailley Cast: Kevin Azais, Adele Haenel Certificate: 15 Watch Les Combattants online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Eircom / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (21st June 2015)
June 21, 2015 | David FarnorFather’s Day. A day for making connections. For taking a moment of appreciation. For watching cavemen talk about women and sex. And listening to a strange guy talk in a silly voice.
If you’re celebrating Father’s Day on BBC iPlayer … Read More
VOD film review: The Kids Are All Right
June 21, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Lisa Cholodenko Cast: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Hutcherson, Mia Wasikowska Certificate: 15 Watch The Kids Are All Right online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / … Read More
BBC TV review: The Clangers
June 20, 2015 | David FarnorThe gently warm-hearted animation is proof that remakes aren’t always a bad thing.Read More