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.
Netflix TV binge review: Marvel’s Daredevil Season 1 (Episodes 9 – 10)
April 17, 2015 | Philip W BaylesIf you haven’t seen Episodes 1 to 8 of Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix, this will contain spoilers. For our reviews of previous episodes, click here.
“What the hell do I know about Matt Murdock?”
Considering the ninth episode of this … Read More
VOD film review: Belle
April 17, 2015 | Nathanael SmithGugu Mbatha-Raw delivers an incredible performance in this remarkable, important period drama.Read More
VOD short film review: The Muse
April 17, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers.
There’s something about Ben Whishaw that makes him fascinating to watch.
A veteran of the stage, his mellifluous vocals have enchanted on screen for years, whether that’s the clipped delivery of 007’s Q, the … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 9 (New Business)
April 16, 2015 | Chris BryantStrong female personalities surround Don’s new start, as Mad Men remains effortlessly captivating.Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (16th April 2015)
April 16, 2015 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer continues to be an almost unrivalled source of free and diverse programming.
From a comprehensive range of election coverage – including interviews, Q&As for younger viewers and comedy panels – to human interest documentaries and sci-fi and … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Jinx (Episodes 1 to 3)
April 15, 2015 | David FarnorHBO’s true crime documentary is a gripping look at a fascinating subject.Read More
VOD film review: Kon-Tiki
April 15, 2015 | David FarnorDirectors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg Cast: Pål Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen Certificate: 15 Watch Kon-Tiki online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Google Play
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VOD film review: Force Majeure
April 14, 2015 | Simon KinnearA superbly thought-out black comedy that dares to touch every nerve.Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Flash Episode 17
April 14, 2015 | Amon WarmannWhile The Flash rewound the tape in its previous episode, Tricksters returns the show to its default fast forward mode, and it’s an hour that showcases much of what The Flash has become very good at – specifically, great action, … Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 1
April 13, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. For a spoiler-free review of Episode 1, click here.
Game of Thrones has, in the past two seasons, dealt out more trauma to audiences than most other TV shows combined. How, then, can Season 5 top … Read More