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 VOD TV review: Gotham Episode 6
November 17, 2014 | Amon WarmannOver the past couple of episodes, Gotham has been taking small steps in the right direction and the upward streak continues in the latest hour.
Spirit of the Goat wisely seeks to attend to one of our most regular … Read More
VOD UK TV review: The Walking Season 5, Episode 6 (Consumed)
November 17, 2014 | Neil BrazierConsumed is the episode of The Walking Dead that many fans had hoped for, as finally Carol (Melissa McBride) and Daryl (Norman Reedus) get to share the screen together. Its focus is on character development, rather than mindless zombie violence, … Read More
UK iTunes review: Sons of Anarchy Season 7, Episode 10 (Faith and Despondency)
November 16, 2014 | Chris Bryant“I know how hard it is to look past the shit we do.”
Guns and roses. This episode of Sons of Anarchy is split almost perfectly into two halves. The first represents the vengeance, massacres and betrayals that drive the … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Constantine Episode 4 (A Feast of Friends)
November 16, 2014 | David Farnor“Everyone has the capacity to change,” says John in Episode 4 of Constantine. “I’ve never heard you say that before,” replies his friend, Gary. John looks at him. “Exactly.”
A Feast of Friends sees his old mate Gaz arrive at … Read More
VOD film review: Journey 2 The Mysterious Island
November 15, 2014 | David FarnorJokes, Jules Verne and Michael Caine riding a giant bee. What more could you want? Read More
VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 3 (Corto Maltese)
November 14, 2014 | Matthew TurnerThis week’s episode title takes its name from a fictional island off the coast of South America that will be familiar to fans of the DC Universe – it was first mentioned in Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns (1986) … Read More
VOD film review: Begin Again
November 14, 2014 | Mark HarrisonBegin Again is not a big, showy number, but it effortlessly brings a smile to your face.Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Ripper Street Season 3 (Episode 1 and 2)
November 13, 2014 | David FarnorRipper Street Season 3 begins on BBC One on Friday 31st July 2015. The whole of Season 3 is available to watch uncut on Amazon Prime Instant Video. This review contains very mild spoilers.
“It is a battle that has … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Knick Episode 5
November 13, 2014 | Philip W BaylesWe’ve reached the halfway point of The Knick and it feels like a turning point. After four episodes of heavy exposition, it feels like Steven Soderbergh is finally letting the reins out with his characters – he’s letting their actions … Read More
VOD film review: Being Nice
November 13, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Andrew Blackburn Cast: Jessica Francis, Alex Warren, Jackie Howe Certificate: TBC Watch Being Nice online in the UK: VHX
Mumblecore goes British in Being Nice, a cute drama about a 20-something finding her way in life.
Jen is … Read More