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.
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
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (29th September 2015)
September 29, 2015 | David Farnor
He’s the greatest, promises the opening theme to the retooled and rebooted Danger Mouse, but this all-new/same old cartoon’s arrival on IPlayer is a reassuring reminder that when it comes to certain things, the BBC really is.
From nature documentaries … Read More
