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.
UK TV review: The Strain (Season 1, Episode 9)
November 12, 2014 | David FarnorHow do you follow a claustrophobic hour of tense TV? Expand outwards – and risk undoing all of that suspense. Episode 9 does just that – and, sure enough, the excitement wriggles away like a weird vampiric worm offered a … Read More
Vimeo On Demand webseries review: High Maintenance (Season 2)
November 12, 2014 | David FarnorBreathe a relaxed sigh: High Maintenance has returned for a second season. The webseries follows a pot dealer on his rounds in Brooklyn. A comedy about weed? It might sound like a dumb stoner show, but cast aside your low … Read More
VOD film review: Super Mario Bros
November 12, 2014 | Neil BrazierDirector: Rocky Morton, Anabel Jankel Cast: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper Certificate: PG Watch Super Mario Bros online: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Nintendo’s only ever venture into … Read More
VOD TV review: The Leftovers Episode 9 (The Garveys At Their Best)
November 11, 2014 | David FarnorOn 14th October, 2 per cent of humanity disappeared. Why? Viewers tuning into Damon Lindelof’s series The Leftovers in the hope of finding out will be disappointed. Because it’s not about that. The mystery of the series isn’t the cause … Read More
VOD film review: Chef
November 11, 2014 | Chris BryantJon Favreau’s feel-good comedy about a chef starting over serves up sincerity, affection and sandwiches.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: American Horror Story: Freak Show Episode 4 (Edward Mordrake Part 2)
November 11, 2014 | Alice SlaterTendrils of Edward Mordrake’s (Wes Bentley) Dracularian green mist leads the camera into the crux of Episode 4, the concluding half of the Halloween two-parter. Dressed in his Victoriana garb of top hat and cloak, Edward cuts a fine, gothic … Read More
VOD film review: The Case Against 8
November 11, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Ben Cotner, Ryan White Cast: Jeffrey Zarrillo, Paul Katami, Kris Perry, Sandy Stier Watch The Case Against 8 online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
In 2008, California legalised … Read More
VOD film review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
November 10, 2014 | Ivan RadfordThis breathtaking blockbuster sequel is so good you almost wish there were no humans in it.Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 5 (Self Help)
November 10, 2014 | Neil BrazierOver the past four episodes, the threat of man has overtly been the focus of The Walking Dead’s fifth season. Self Help takes that and offers a new twist, as we continue our absence from Rick Grimes. Instead of the … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 5
November 10, 2014 | Amon WarmannIt’s official, ladies and gentlemen: Selina Kyle is the world’s worst pickpocket. We’ve mentioned in previous reviews that Gotham needs to do a better job of managing its ensemble, and this week saw perhaps its most extraneous scene yet, in … Read More