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: The Dark Knight
June 11, 2014 | David FarnorFuelled by a haunting turn from Heath Ledger, Christopher Nolan’s Batsequel is brooding, bold and brilliant.Read More
VOD film review: Lone Survivor
June 11, 2014 | David FarnorA thrilling war film that doesn’t sugarcoat its brutality – until the end credits.Read More
Netflix UK review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 3 (Hugs Can Be Deceiving)
June 10, 2014 | Chris BryantPhoto: Jessica Miglio for Netflix.
Episode 3. Piper’s triumphant return. Sort of. Taylor Schilling comes back from outbursts of fear and cockroach training in Chicago to resume Piper’s usual antics. Uncertain about Alex and still in Pennsatucky-induced limbo, Schilling has … Read More
VOD review: NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage
June 10, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Jeremy Whelehan Cast: Kevin Spacey Watch NOW: The Film online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
“I’ll have her, but I will not keep her long.”
What a strange film NOW: In the Wings on a … Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 4 (Demimonde)
June 10, 2014 | Alex ClementsEpisode 4 of Penny Dreadful opens with a shot of Dorian Grey in some dark garret, looking with a detached curiosity at a painting. You know what the painting is, but how far has it progressed? The frame is large … Read More
VOD film review: RoboCop (2014)
June 9, 2014 | David FarnorThis underrated remake is a sleek, character-driven thriller that’s low on satire but high on heart.Read More
TheHorrorShow / Netflix UK film review: Mr. Jones
June 8, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Karl Mueller Cast: Jon Foster, Sarah Jones Certificate: 15 Watch Mr. Jones online in the UK: Netflix UK / TheHorrorShow.tv / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Sky Store
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 6
June 8, 2014 | David FarnorThis contains spoilers.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every TV show or movie about the CIA must be in want of a mole. 24 has been the most faithful adherent to the mole law over the years, for … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 5 (Mukosuke)
June 8, 2014 | Jo BromilowThis review contains spoilers.
And so to the grisly aftermath of last week’s basement showdown between Hannibal and Beverly, opening with a sinister piece of artwork that makes Damien Hirst look restrained. With this emotional sucker punch and the promise … Read More
iPlayer Picks: BBC iPlayer Comedy Shorts review
June 8, 2014 | David FarnorEvery week we pick out the best TV series and films on BBC iPlayer.
At the start of June, the BBC released a group of original comedy shorts that are exclusive to BBC iPlayer. The collection, cunningly titled iPlayer Original … Read More