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.
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 5
March 23, 2015 | David FarnorFive episodes in and it’s hard to shake the sense that Season 3 of Vikings doesn’t really know where it’s going. Is it to England again to continue the uneasy truce with King Ecbert? Is it to France to pillage … Read More
VOD film review: Halo: Nightfall
March 22, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan Cast: Mike Colter, Siennah Buck, Steven Waddington Watch Halo: Nightfall online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Rakuten TV / … Read More
VOD film review: The Caravan
March 21, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Simon Powell Cast: Mark Sheals, Darren Connolly, Shirley Henderson Watch The Caravan online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
If you’ve ever been on holiday in a caravan, this … Read More
VOD film review: Guardians of the Galaxy
March 21, 2015 | David FarnorSmart and silly, this superhero comedy is a hugely entertaining ride.Read More
Netflix UK head-to-head: Which is better, Grimm or Once Upon A Time?
March 21, 2015 | Jo BromilowNow that Once Upon a Time has arrived on Netflix – with new episodes from Season 4 arriving every Wednesday – those who like their Netflix binge nights with a side of fairytale magic have seen Christmas come at once. … Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 15 (Nanda Parbat)
March 20, 2015 | Matthew TurnerNot content with giving us one killer of a mid-season finale with The Climb, this week’s episode served up a second hum-dinger with an equally great cliff-hanger (albeit one that didn’t involve an actual cliff this time) before heading off … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Bloodline Episode 1 (spoiler-free)
March 20, 2015 | David Farnor“Sometimes, you know something’s coming,” declares Kyle Chandler ominously at the start of Bloodline.
He plays John, the good-hearted son of the Rayburns, who likes taking care of people.
“John likes taking care of people so much he takes care … Read More
Sky VOD TV review: Fortitude Episode 8
March 19, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: If you have not seen the first seven episodes of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers. The show is available to catch up with on NOW.
“The worst thing is the killer is in your home, watching TV with you,” … Read More
Amazon TV binge review: Bosch, Episodes 5 to 10
March 19, 2015 | Neil BrazierAfter an interesting start to Amazon Studios’ detective drama, Bosch takes on a slower pace for the remainder of its first season, which sees Bosch (Titus Welliver) plagued by serial killer Raynard Waits (Jason Gedrick), who continues to perform the … Read More
VOD film review: Last Chance Harvey
March 19, 2015 | David FarnorLast Chance Harvey lets its A-list leads shine with a warm glow. Not that they needed any help.Read More
















