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: Dear Mr. Watterson (or, Stephan Pastis and the hunt for Bigfoot)
June 8, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Joel Allen Schroeder Cast: Berkeley Breathed, Seth Green Watch Dear Mr. Watterson online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Bill Watterson is the Bigfoot of cartooning.”
That’s Stephan Pastis, who draws Pearls … Read More
VOD film review: 21 Jump Street
June 7, 2014 | David FarnorThis hilarious remake is far from lazy and full of inspired, silly ideas.Read More
Netflix review: Orange Is The New Black Season 2, Episode 2 (Looks Blue, Tastes Red)
June 7, 2014 | Chris BryantPhoto: Jessica Miglio for Netflix
After the darkness and suspense of Episode 1, Episode 2 (Looks Blue, Tastes Red) transports the audience back to The Litch, where the beloved inmates are tackling the subject of employment. The natural bickering and … Read More
VOD film review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
June 7, 2014 | David FarnorChris Pine brings charisma to this enjoyably old-school spy thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Benny & Jolene
June 6, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Jamie Adams Cast: Craig Roberts, Charlotte Ritchie, Rosamund Hanson, Dolly Wells Certificate: 15 Watch Benny & Jolene online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Eircom / Virgin Media / EE / … Read More
First look review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 (Episode 1)
June 5, 2014 | Laura HumphreysThis review contains mild spoilers for the end of Orange Is the New Black Season 1.
Season 2 of Orange Is the New Black definitely hits the ground running. Thirsty Bird opens on Piper in SHU, reminding us how she … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Men in Black 3
June 5, 2014 | Mark HarrisonDirector: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement Certificate: 12 Watch Men in Black 3 online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
VOD film review: Dallas Buyers Club
June 5, 2014 | Simon KinnearMatthew McConaughey is remarkable in this powerful, moving true life drama.Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 7
June 4, 2014 | Chris BryantGuidance is internal. Three. Two. One.
In the mid-season finale of Mad Men, three Americans are on their way to be the first men on the moon. People crowd around their television set for a worldwide event unlike any … Read More
VOD film review: Out of the Furnace
June 4, 2014 | RubyChristian Bale delivers a knockout performance in Scott Cooper’s intense drama.Read More