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.
VOD film review: Two Night Stand
February 13, 2015 | Matthew Turner
A mixed bag that suffers from an uneven tone but is saved by the chemistry between its leads.Read More
BBC iPlayer review: Bitter Lake (Adam Curtis)
February 12, 2015 | David Farnor
If you’ve ever wondered why the world today is so messed up, or why the news doesn’t include random clips from Carry On Up the Khyber, then Bitter Lake is for you.
Adam Curtis’ documentary first aired in a small, … Read More
Sky TV review: Fortitude Episode 3
February 12, 2015 | David Farnor
Warning: If you have not seen Episode 1 or 2 of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers. Both are available to catch up with on NOW.
“I’m a drunk for reasons all of my own,” yells Michael Gambon in Episode 3 … Read More
VOD TV review: Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 6
February 12, 2015 | David Farnor
Warning: If you haven’t seen Season 1, this will contain spoilers.
Now, this is more like it. Episode 6 of Broadchurch Season 2 sees the show get back on the track it lost somewhere after the end of Season … Read More
UK TV review: Constantine Episode 12 (Angels and Ministers of Grace)
February 12, 2015 | David Farnor
“What’s going on out there is pervasive,” Manny warns John in Episode 12 of Constantine. “Invunche, brujeria, the serpent himself… We’re off the map now.”
It’s a rallying call for the show’s growing ambition; a sign that the series is … Read More
Why you should be watching Bosch
February 12, 2015 | Neil Brazier
A gritty, realistic cop drama that grabs your attention from the off.Read More
VOD film review: Maps to the Stars
February 11, 2015 | David Farnor
David Cronenberg’s scathingly twisted Hollywood take-down is a creepily convincing family affair.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 2 (Mijo)
February 10, 2015 | David Farnor
This will contain spoilers for Better Call Saul Episode 1.
“I just talked you down from the death sentence to six months’ probation. I’m the best lawyer ever.”
That’s the kind of outlandish claim you expect from Jimmy McGill, Albuquerque’s … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 9 (What Happened and What’s Going On)
February 10, 2015 | Neil Brazier
This will contain spoilers for the first half of The Walking Dead Season 5 – and potential spoilers for Episode 9 too.
“Men like me. They can’t live.” Profound words from Tyreese (Chad Coleman), possibly the last man left … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 1
February 9, 2015 | David Farnor
A man wearing nothing but pants and a gas mask steps out of an RV in the desert holding a gun. As far as openings go, the beginning of Breaking Bad is hard to beat. Skilled at giving you a … Read More
