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: Creep
July 16, 2015 | David FarnorCreep repeatedly crosses the boundary between silly and sinister to genuinely scary effect.Read More
First Look Netflix TV review: BoJack Horseman Season 2
July 16, 2015 | Nathanael SmithThe first few episodes of BoJack Horseman Season 1 started poorly. The title character is a washed-up ex-sitcom star, who starts to work on his memoirs with a spiky writer, all while trying to salvage his career. The jokes were … Read More
BBC iPlayer review: BBC Comedy Feeds (2015)
July 15, 2015 | David FarnorThis week sees the return of the BBC Comedy Feeds to BBC iPlayer. Now in their fourth year, the shorts are part an ongoing scheme by BBC Three, BBC Comedy and BBC Academy to provide a platform for new and … Read More
VOD film review: Elephant Song
July 14, 2015 | David FarnorAs a showcase for three top performances, this is a frequently enthralling watch.Read More
VOD film review: Chappie
July 14, 2015 | Matthew TurnerNeill Blomkamp’s underrated robo-adventure is an enjoyable and thought-provoking sci-fi.Read More
UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 4 (Down Will Come)
July 13, 2015 | David FarnorAlready seen Episode 4? Read on for some additional, spoiler-filled comments.
“Is this worth sticking out?” Jordan (Kelly Reilly) asks Frank (Vince Vaughn) in Episode 4 of True Detective Season 2. It seems like it’s no coincidence that such a … Read More
VOD film review: The Voices
July 13, 2015 | David FarnorRyan Rodney Reynolds delivers a killer turn in this wonderfully unbalanced horror comedy.Read More
VOD film review: X + Y
July 13, 2015 | David FarnorA winning cast and thoughtful script make this charming maths drama a quantifiable gem.
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VOD film review: Mommy
July 13, 2015 | David FarnorXavier Dolan’s hugely emotional drama is a stunning tale of troubled youth, motherly love and the music of Oasis.Read More
VOD film review: Second Coming
July 12, 2015 | David FarnorAn absorbing, ambiguous family drama.Read More
















