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 TV review: Cyberbully
January 17, 2015 | David Farnor“Of course I don’t think it’s ok. But it’s normal. It happens.”
That’s Casey in Cyberbully, Channel 4’s one-off drama about the perils of the Internet. The title alone puts in you mind of a cheesy cautionary tale, the kind … Read More
UK VOD TV review: American Horror Story Freak Show Episode 11
January 17, 2015 | Alice SlaterIt seems a little late in the game to introduce a new character, but the creepy charisma of Neil Patrick Harris in a top hat is always a welcome diversion from the status quo. His character, Chester, is also a … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Dinosaur 13
January 17, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Todd Douglas Miller Cast: Peter L. Larson Certificate: PG Watch Dinosaur 13 online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Not seen Dinosaurs 1 through 12? That … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Adventures of Puss in Boots (First Look)
January 16, 2015 | David FarnorThe Adventures of Puss in Boots pounces on to Netflix UK today. We present a first-look review at the opening three episodes.
DreamWorks Animation and Netflix’s partnership continues with the arrival of their latest franchise-based TV series. Hot on the … Read More
VOD film review: Night Moves
January 16, 2015 | David FarnorJesse Eisenberg leads a trio of compelling performances in Kelly Reichardt’s watchful, slow-burn activist thriller.Read More
Why you should be watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix UK
January 15, 2015 | Nathanael SmithWith Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 6 arriving on Netflix UK on 28th March, we look back at the first season – and where you can watch it online.
The American sitcom formula has been fairly easy since Friends. Take a group … Read More
VOD film review: Wish I Was Here
January 14, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Zach Braff Cast: Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Mandy Patinkin Certificate: 15 Watch Wish I Was Here online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
It’s hard to imagine a more … Read More
VOD TV review: Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 2 (spoiler-free)
January 13, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: The following contains mild spoilers, but no actual plot twists.
“None of us have got anything left to hide.”
There are no sharks in Broadchurch, but you sense they’re circling somewhere near the Dorset coastline.
The legal sharks, of … Read More
Amazon TV binge-review: Transparent Season 1 (Episodes 5 to 10)
January 13, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers.
“I’m just a person. And you’re just a person. And baby, you need to get in this whirlpool – or you need to get out of it.”
That’s Maura (Jeffrey Tambor) to Len (Rob Huebel), … Read More
VOD film review: Hunky Dory
January 12, 2015 | David FarnorMinnie Driver leads a charming ensemble cast in this toe-tapping high school musical drama.Read More