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: 52 Tuesdays
September 20, 2015 | David Farnor
A movingly understated drama.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Resistance, Bear Grylls, Brits Battling Isis
September 20, 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
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 1 (The Magician’s Apprentice)
September 20, 2015 | Mark Harrison
This is a spoiler-free review of Episode 1. If you’ve already seen the episode, read on at the end for spoilers and geeky references for old Who fans.
Aside from Season 8’s two-part finale, Doctor Who has focused more on … Read More
VOD film review: If I Close My Eyes, I’m Not Here
September 20, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Vittorio Moroni Cast: Elena Arvigo, Giorgio Colangeli, Vladimir Doda Watch If I Close My Eyes, I’m Not online in the UK: FilmDoo
“If you want to know something, you first must know why you want to know it.” That’s … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Keith Richards: Under the Influence
September 19, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Director: Morgan Neville Cast: Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, Tom Waits, Buddy Guy, Waddy Wachtel Watch Keith Richards: Under the Influence online in the UK: Netflix UK
Director Morgan Neville has an excellent track record when it comes to music documentaries. … Read More
VOD film review: Tangerines
September 18, 2015 | Matthew Turner
An accessible and thought-provoking anti-war drama that packs a powerful emotional punch. Read More
VOD film review: Paul
September 16, 2015 | David Farnor
Despite a game cast, this disappointing sci-fi comedy is no Galaxy Quest.Read More
VOD film review: Spooks: The Greater Good
September 16, 2015 | David Farnor
This big-screen outing for the BBC spy series isn’t afraid to keep things refreshingly low-key.Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (14th September 2015)
September 14, 2015 | David Farnor
As autumn gets underway, the season of appointment TV begins once more in fresh earnest. The X Factor and Strictly join The Great British Bake Off in the TV industry’s efforts to create event television – the kind of thing … Read More
VOD film review: The New Girlfriend
September 14, 2015 | David Farnor
Romain Duris is superb in Francois Ozon’s witty, stylish exploration of gender and identity.Read More
