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 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
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
Polynesia. Balsa … Read More
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
VOD film review: Jauja
April 13, 2015 | David FarnorViggo Mortensen is superb in this absorbing, hazy daydream of a Western.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 8 (To the Gates!)
April 12, 2015 | David FarnorVikings found itself up the proverbial river last week, as it tried to introduce Paris and all its political tensions to us, while still dragging us back to England to follow the blood-thirsty Brits. The resulting mesh of villains we … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Dior and I
April 12, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Frédéric Tcheng Cast: Raf Simons Certificate: U Watch Dior and I online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / BFI Player / TalkTalk TV / Curzon Home Cinema / Google Play / iTunes/ Volta / Dogwoof … Read More