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: Decision to Leave
December 9, 2022 | Martyn Conterio
Park Chan-wook’s psycho-romance is the South Korean master’s most mature work to date.Read More
VOD film review: Lynch/Oz
December 7, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Alexandre O Philippe fascinating collection of video essays on David Lynch and The Wizard of Oz is one of 2022’s best documentaries.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: American Crime Story: Impeachment
December 6, 2022 | Helen Archer
Great performances are let down by uncritical dramatisation in this frustrating missed opportunity.Read More
Why The Patient should be your next box set
December 4, 2022 | Ivan Radford
Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson are riveting to watch in this tense, intense two-hander.Read More
Batman: The Animated Series: The 10 Best Episodes
December 4, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Batman: The Animated Series (1992 – 1995) is routinely praised as being one of the best animated TV shows ever made, as well as being the all-time greatest adaptation of the character. Developed by animator Bruce Timm, and writers Paul … Read More
Disney+ review: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
November 26, 2022 | David Farnor
Drax and Mantis get the chance to take centre-stage in this fun but uneven festive outing.Read More
VOD film review: She’s All That (1999)
November 25, 2022 | Mark Harrison
A high-school movie remix that heavily samples 1980s plot beats and 2000s artists.
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UK TV review: The Walking Dead: Season 11, Episode 24 (Finale)
November 23, 2022 | Neil Brazier
The Walking Dead’s emotional but frustating farewell sometimes feels like more a teaser of what’s to come than a celebration of what’s come before.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Pervert – Hunting the Strip Search Caller
November 22, 2022 | Helen Archer
This three-part investigation into a disturbing serial hoax caller is as unnerving as it is unsatisfying.Read More
VOD film review: The Feast
November 21, 2022 | David Farnor
This distinctive, gruesome tale of just desserts is a wickedly timely directorial debut from Welsh filmmaker Lee Haven Jones.Read More
