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.
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
Catch up TV reviews: Midwinter of the Spirit, Charlie Hebdo, Look Into My Eyes
September 28, 2015 | David Farnor
What’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
UK VOD TV review: This Is England ’90 (Episodes 1 and 2)
September 27, 2015 | Chris Bryant
Beaten, bloodied and back for more, the This Is England gang return to screens to welcome in a new culture, a new life and a new decade.
Shane Meadow’s wild drama reignites in Spring 1990, and the gang aren’t … Read More
VOD film review: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
September 27, 2015 | Nathanael Smith
There’s an awkward moment in Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure where it slowly dawns on the viewer that they care about the Autumn revel, and are worried about the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a way to … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 2 (The Witch’s Familiar)
September 27, 2015 | Mark Harrison
This is a spoiler-free review of The Witch’s Familiar. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
Let us introduce you to every Doctor Who cliffhanger ever: One or more characters (up to the point of everyone in … Read More
Raindance VOD film review: Wasp
September 27, 2015 | Leslie Byron Pitt
Director: Philippe Audi-Dor Cast: Hugo Bolton, Simon Haycock, Ellie Condron Certificate: 15 Watch Wasp online in the UK: Monday 28th September
Wasp screens at the Raindance Film Festival on Sunday 27th September at 18.30 and on Wednesday 30th September at … Read More
VOD film review: Mia Madre
September 27, 2015 | Josh Slater-Williams
Nanni Moretti’s moving, personal drama is well acted but scattered.Read More
VOD film review: Lessons in Love
September 26, 2015 | David Farnor
Unconvincing characters leaves Lessons in Love several classes short of a full course.Read More
