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 film review: We Are the Giant
December 4, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Greg Barker Certificate: 15 Watch We Are the Giant online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“There are decades where nothing happens. And there are weeks … Read More
UK TV review: The Strain Episode 12 (Last Rites)
December 3, 2014 | David Farnor12 episodes in and has The Strain found its pulse yet? That this is even a question that needs asking in a 13-episode season is a sign of how uneven Guillermo del Toro’s story has been on screen.
Nonetheless, … Read More
UK TV review: Constantine Episode 6
December 3, 2014 | David Farnor“You didn’t tell me last night you had a boyfriend.” “Yes, I did.”
What does a not-very-nice exorcist do when he’s not exorcising? Not very nice things. That includes sleeping with women behind their blokes’ backs, Episode 6 of Constantine … Read More
VOD TV review: The Flash Episode 6 (The Flash Is Born)
December 3, 2014 | Amon Warmann“Why so cheesy?”
During Smallville’s entire 10 season run, Clark Kent never adopted the name Superman. Instead, that superhero show elected to call him ‘The Red Blue Blur’ – and then just ‘The Blur’ – once our young Man of … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 8 (Mid-season finale)
December 2, 2014 | Neil BrazierFinally, the tension of the season opener returns in Episode 8 – but, unfortunately, it’s the mid-season finale, leaving us with a three month wait until our next bite.
Season 5’s journey has been rather mixed, almost sedated, as … Read More
UK TV review: American Horror Story Freak Show (Episode 7)
December 2, 2014 | Alice SlaterSo, it turns out that a decadent life of foie gras and caviar for breakfast isn’t quite enough to keep the Tattler sisters (Sarah Paulson) at peace with the fact that, despite his wealth, Dandy Mott (Finn Wittrock) is clearly … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 8 (The Mask)
December 1, 2014 | Amon WarmannAlthough it’s saddled once again with an insignificant case-of-the-week, Episode 8 of Gotham does well to build on the momentum of last week’s season-high episode with some strong development in several of its arcs. Indeed, it would seem as though … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Smashed
December 1, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: James Ponsoldt Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally Certificate: 15 Watch Smashed online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
RE: The worst teacher we have … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Ripper Street Season 3 (Episode 4)
November 30, 2014 | David FarnorNew episodes of Ripper Street Season 3 are added exclusively to Amazon Prime Instant Video at 9pm every Friday.
Warning: If you haven’t seen Episodes 1, 2 or 3, this will contain spoilers.
Part of the fun of watching … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Elektra
November 30, 2014 | Neil BrazierDirector: Rob Bowman Cast: Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic, Kirsten Prout Certificate: 12 Watch Elektra online in the UK: Netflix UK
Superhero movies have become a blockbuster staple, which has resulted in a plethora of characters getting their own outing. Both … Read More