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 VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 3
October 1, 2014 | David Farnor“Soon, no more pretending,” Thomas Eichorst (Richard Sammel) tells himself in the mirror at the start of The Strain Episode 3, just as he sticks a fake nose on his smiling face.
It’s an unexpectedly freaky opening to an hour … Read More
Sky TV recap: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 3
September 30, 2014 | Neil BrazierAfter the fun of Episode 2, Episode 3 by comparison appears to be just treading water – but underneath, its legs are kicking violently.
Finally back in Atlantic City, the Onyx now nothing but a sleazy strip club, Nucky (Steve … Read More
VOD film review: Clash of the Titans
September 30, 2014 | David FarnorThis underwhelming, unnecessary remake is a big epic with a tiny brain.Read More
VOD film review: Paranorman
September 29, 2014 | David FarnorThis wonderfully dark horror comedy has heart, scares and spectacle for kids and adult alike.Read More
VOD film review: Sound of My Voice
September 28, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Zal Batmanglij Cast: Brit Marling, Lorna Michaelson, Christopher Denham Certificate: 15 Watch Sound of My Voice online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Somewhere in the valley, there is … Read More
iPlayer Picks: BBC TV review: Our Girl (Episode 1)
September 28, 2014 | David FarnorTurn on your TV today and what are you most likely to see? Crime thrillers. High-concept sci-fi mysteries. Period dramas.
If you turn on BBC One at 9pm on a Sunday, though, you’ll see something different.
Our Girl stars Lacey … Read More
VOD film review: 300: Rise of an Empire
September 28, 2014 | Jo BromilowA solid, enjoyable epic that should have spent a little longer doing core work.Read More
VOD TV review: Doctor Who Season 8, Episode 6 (The Caretaker)
September 28, 2014 | Simon Kinnear“Crocodopolis,” The Doctor suggests to Clara as their next destination. “They worship a giant crocodile there, so that’s a useful coincidence.” Here’s another – The Doctor has hung around this particular London neighbourhood four times now on-screen, and each time … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Human Capital
September 27, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Paolo Virzì Cast: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Matilde Gioli Certificate: 15 Watch Human Capital online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Rich people, eh? … Read More
VOD film review: Premium Rush
September 27, 2014 | Chris BlohmDirector: David Koepp Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Jamie Chung Certificate: 12 Watch Premium Rush online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Every 10 years or so, Sight & Sound magazine (the ‘grande … Read More