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 UK TV review: Gotham Episode 15 (The Scarecrow)
April 22, 2015 | Amon WarmannFrom the first meeting between Penguin and The Riddler to a hike in the woods, too many of the scenes in Gotham’s 15th episode hold little consequence for the show’s overarching narrative. However, The Scarecrow does succeed in the department … Read More
VOD film review: Beneath
April 21, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Ben Ketai Cast: Kelly Noonan, Jeff Fahey Certificate: 15 Watch Beneath online in the UK: Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
Have you ever … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2
April 20, 2015 | David FarnorAlready seen Episode 2? Keep reading at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled analysis.
“Do you think she’s safe with Littlefinger?”
That’s Brienne to Pod, as they continue their quest to pursue and protect Sansa Stark from all and sundry … Read More
Shudder UK film review: Open Windows
April 20, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Nacho Vigalondo Cast: Elijah Wood, Sasha Grey, Neil Maskell Certificate: 15 Watch Open Windows online in the UK: Shudder UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
The Internet not always a … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 9 (Breaking Point)
April 19, 2015 | David FarnorBreaking Point feels like a fitting title for Episode 10 of Vikings Season 3 – after all, we just saw the Norsemen get their hairy asses handed to them on a French plate.
It’s no surprise, then, that our troops … Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 10
April 18, 2015 | David FarnorAfter last week’s episode of Outlander tackled the thorny subjects of gender equality and physical abuse – not entirely un-controversially – this week’s begins as far away from such things as possible: with an extended session of (ahem) female pleasure. … Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 19
April 18, 2015 | Matthew TurnerIt’s probably best to start off with a fairly massive spoiler warning, since there are a couple of significant twists in this episode. Still here? Okay then. But if you’re still reading this without having watched Broken Arrow, on your … Read More
VOD film review: Hackney’s Finest: Gangs of London
April 18, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Chris Bouchard Cast: Nathaneal Wiseman Certificate: 15 Watch Hackney’s Finest online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Rakuten TV / Google Play
In 2009, The Hunt … Read 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