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: Suite Francaise
July 27, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
A rich and loving tribute to the sublime work of its original author. Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (26th July 2015)
July 26, 2015 | David Farnor
BBC Three often gets something of a bad rep due to the nature of some its programme. But as the channel prepares to be moved online, the Beeb’s line-up for younger audiences has not only gained more support from those … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 3, Episode 7
July 26, 2015 | Jo Bromilow
Already seen Episode 7? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
Finally, the show that has delighted in delivering us scenes that disgust and shock but that we cannot help but marvel at is back on form. But what else … Read More
Catch-up TV reviews: Humans, Witnesses, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners
July 26, 2015 | David Farnor
We catch up with some of the TV shows and films currently available on free VOD services in the UK. (For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best on BBC iPlayer column.)
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners (Episode 4) – … Read More
UK TV Review: Agent Carter Season 1, Episode 3
July 26, 2015 | Mark Harrison
Already seen Episode 3? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
Time and Tide announces early on that Agent Carter is now settling into its weekly format, by way of an extensive “My name is Peggy Carter” recap of the … Read More
VOD film review: Robot Overlords
July 25, 2015 | David Farnor
A charming family sci-fi with ambition and imagination? We, for one, welcome our new Robot Overlords.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Best of Enemies
July 24, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville Cast: Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley Jr. Certificate: 15 Watch Best of Enemies online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Dogwoof.tv
VOD film review: Ruth & Alex (5 Flights Up)
July 24, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Richard Loncraine Cast: Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton, Cynthia Nixon Certificate: 12A Watch Ruth & Alex online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk / Eircom / Rakuten TV … Read More
VOD film review: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
July 22, 2015 | David Farnor
The greatest Iranian skateboarding vampire Western ever made.Read More
UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 5 (Other Lives)
July 21, 2015 | David Farnor
How do you follow a shootout like that? In real life, probably with a lot of paperwork. True Detective, then, does the smart thing and skip forwards two months – another promising sign that what’s now being dubbed a “massacre” … Read More
