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.
Catch up TV reviews: The Last Man on Earth, Body Donors, Forced Marriage Cops, The Almost Impossible Game Show
October 4, 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: By Our Selves
October 4, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Andrew Kötting Cast: Toby Jones, Andrew Kötting, Freddie Jones Watch By Our Selves online in the UK: BFI Player+ / BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
It’s been three years since … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 3 (Under The Lake)
October 4, 2015 | Mark Harrison
This is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
Doctor Who was bumped back to its latest ever start for a new episode on BBC One. The sky may fall in histrionic articles about … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Adjustment Bureau
October 4, 2015 | Mark Harrison
Damon and Blunt excel in this thoughtful and earnest genre-bender.Read More
VOD film review: Man Up
October 3, 2015 | Mark Harrison
The funniest and breeziest British rom-com in years.Read More
Short film review: In Vitro
October 3, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: 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-Williams
Director: 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 Farnor
A 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 Jones
If you missed this show, it really would be the end of the world.Read More
VOD film review: Volver
September 29, 2015 | David Farnor
Sumptuous visuals, a low-key setting, and beautiful character work make this original take on a ghost story one of Almodóvar’s best.Read More
