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.
Short film review: The Karman Line
February 9, 2015 | David Farnor
Fresh from its BAFTA nomination for Best Short Film, The Karman Line is available to watch online from today on We Are Colony and iTunes.
Illness can pull a family apart. In Sarah’s case, that actually happens, when she contracts … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Girls Season 4, Episode 4
February 9, 2015 | Jo Bromilow
“I don’t understand why nobody tells you how bad it’s going to be in the real world!” exclaims Shoshanna in yet another nondescript Brooklyn bar early in this week’s episode. After her ‘test run’ golden job interview last week, it’s … Read More
UK TV review: Wolf Hall Episode 3
February 8, 2015 | David Farnor
1531. Two years have passed since our last visit to Wolf Hall and the BBC’s adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novel has become bolder, almost Tarantino-esque in its entertainment. Here, between all the pageantry and dresses, there is violence, there is … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Black Sails Season 2 Episode 2 ( X )
February 7, 2015 | David Farnor
Does it take fear or respect to command a crew? Episode 2 of Black Sails Season 2 is an interesting exploration of power and politics. The show’s sheer cast size has always attempted to present the seafaring jostle for superiority … Read More
VOD film review: Still Life
February 6, 2015 | Matthew Turner
A moving, understated drama with a terrific central performance from Eddie Marsan.Read More
VOD film review: Amour Fou
February 6, 2015 | Simon Kinnear
Director: Jessica Hausner Cast: Christian Friedel, Birte Schnoeink, Stephan Grossmann Certificate: 12A Watch Amour Fou online in the UK: BFI Player+ / BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / … Read More
Sky TV review: Fortitude Episode 2
February 5, 2015 | David Farnor
Warning: If you have not seen Episode 1 of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers.
“It’s a fine place with a lot of very nice people.”
That’s DCI Morton (Stanley Tucci) in his hotel bar at the start of Fortitude Episode … Read More
VOD film review: Cassandra’s Dream
February 5, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Woody Allen Cast: Colin Farrell, Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Sally Hawkins, Tom Wilkinson Certificate: 12 Watch Cassandra’s Dream online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Google Play / Amazon Instant
With Magic in the Moonlight and Scoop both released … Read More
VOD film review: The Way He Looks
February 5, 2015 | Matthew Turner
A genuinely romantic coming-of-age drama that ranks with the best teen movies.Read More
VOD film review: The Maze Runner
February 4, 2015 | David Farnor
Cube for kids? This dystopian teen thriller is an entertainingly dark ride.Read More
