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.
Netflix UK TV review: Sons of Anarchy Season 6
January 7, 2015 | Chris BryantOne of the most notable things about Sons of Anarchy’s sixth season is how busy it is. Sutter, Barclay and co. have packed in an abundance of ideas, beauty and death into 13 episodes.
Opening on a chilling school-shooting … Read More
VOD TV review: Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 1 (spoiler-free)
January 6, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: If you haven’t seen Season 1, this will contain spoilers. There are also mild spoilers for Season 2.
And we’re back. Back in Britain’s most miserable town. And just in case you thought creator Chris Chibnall was going to … Read More
VOD film review: Obvious Child
January 6, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Gillian Robespierre Cast: Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann Certificate: 15 Watch Obvious Child online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“You know what makes you special?” best friend … Read More
Digital Theatre review: Into the Woods
January 5, 2015 | David FarnorThis imaginative production of Steven Sondheim’s warped fairytale adventure is haunting, moving and thrillingly dark.Read More
VOD film review: Are You Here
January 5, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Matthew Weiner Cast: Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Poehler Certificate: 15 Watch Are You Here online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Fuck it, I’m getting the didgeridoo,” says … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Purple Rose of Cairo
January 5, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Woody Allen Cast: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels Certificate: PG Watch The Purple Rose of Cairo online in the UK: Netflix UK
Anyone who’s seen Speed or Dumb and Dumber has probably spent at least one hour of their life … Read More
Looking back at Broadchurch Season 1
January 4, 2015 | David FarnorWe take a spoiler-free look back at Broadchurch Season 1 – and where to watch it online.
(Click here for a spoiler-filled recap.)
“I can’t be outside. I don’t want to be.”
That’s DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) to DI … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
January 3, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Joseph Sargent Cast: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw Certificate: 15 Watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three online in the UK: Netflix UK
From the moment David Shire’s jazzy score starts its engine, you know The Taking of Pelham … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Day Watch
January 3, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Timur Bekmambetov Cast: Konstantin Khabensky, Mariya Poroshina, Dmitry Martynov Certificate: 15 Watch Day Watch online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / iTunes
Remember Night Watch, Timur Bekmambetov’s mind-blowing Russian blockbuster? It’s been … Read More
VOD film review: The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus
January 2, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Terry Gilliam Cast: Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, Lily Cole, Tom Waits, Andrew Garfield, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell Certificate: 12 Watch The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Only … Read More