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.
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths review: Stunningly self-indulgent
December 16, 2022 | Matthew TurnerA renowned filmmaker has an existential crisis in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s stunningly self-indulgent quasi-autobiographical epic.Read More
Triangle of Sadness review: A funny, vicious satire
December 14, 2022 | Anton BitelRuben Östlund’s broad, grotesque seaborne satire shows society as a sinking ship – and revolution as rearranging the deckchairs.Read More
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: A bold creation
December 11, 2022 | David FarnorGuillermo del Toro’s dark, visually stunning take on Pinocchio isn’t afraid to do its own thing.Read More
Why Pennyworth should be your next box set
December 11, 2022 | David FarnorForget Batman: Jack Bannon is brilliant in this hugely entertaining period spy thriller.Read More
Black Adam review: Disappointingly dull
December 10, 2022 | Laurence BoyceDirector: Jaume Collet-Serra Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Pierce Brosnan, Quintessa Swindell, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo Certificate: 12
With the actual behind-the-scenes hierarchy of power changing in the DC Universe – with new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran – … Read More
Why The Muppet Christmas Carol is the greatest Christmas movie of all time
December 9, 2022 | Ivan RadfordQuite possibly the greatest Christmas movie ever made.Read More
VOD film review: Decision to Leave
December 9, 2022 | Martyn ConterioPark 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 TurnerAlexandre 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 ArcherGreat 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 RadfordSteve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson are riveting to watch in this tense, intense two-hander.Read More
















