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.
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 22 (This Is Your Sword)
May 9, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Considering how well the show has handled some of its earlier episodes (including the blinding mid-season finale), this week’s instalment is frustrating on a number of different levels. That’s not to say it doesn’t deliver handsomely in terms of character … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Charlie St. Cloud
May 9, 2015 | David Farnor
Mawkish with an extra helping of mawk.Read More
VOD film review: Still
May 8, 2015 | David Farnor
Aidan Gillen is excellent in this uneven but affecting drama.Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 12
May 7, 2015 | Chris Bryant
Already seen Episode 12? Read on at the bottom for some additional spoiler-filled analysis.
Don Draper’s journey, from selling cars and fur coats to advertising royalty, has been driven by a reinvented man trying to discover what he wants. He’s … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (7th May 2015)
May 7, 2015 | David Farnor
If you’ve ever wondered why we pay the Licence Fee, take a look at BBC iPlayer’s current line-up.
The Beeb’s catch-up catalogue is arguably the best it’s ever been, with serious election coverage, topical comedy (including satire of the … Read More
VOD film review: The Iron Giant
May 7, 2015 | Mark Harrison
This heartfelt tale of a boy and his robot is a modern yet timeless classic.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Grace and Frankie Season 1
May 6, 2015 | Andrew Jones
Hysterical but also heartbreaking, Netflix has hit another home run.Read More
TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 2, Episode 1 (Fresh Hell)
May 5, 2015 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers for Season 1. Already seen Episode 1 of Season 2? Read on at the bottom for some additional spoiler-filled analysis.
“What is Frankenstein without his creature?” questions a red-eyed Rory Kinnear, as Penny Dreadful returns for … Read More
VOD film review: We Are Monster
May 5, 2015 | Matthew Turner
A well-intentioned but poorly conceived drama.Read More
UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4 (Sons of the Harpy)
May 5, 2015 | David Farnor
Already seen Episode 4? Read on at the bottom for some spoiler-filled analysis.
“Aren’t you and mother getting along?”
The sniping between Margaery and Cersei, with their forced smiles and death stares, has been an undoubted highlight of Game of … Read More
