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 TV review: 24: Live Another Day Episode 4
May 24, 2014 | David Farnor“How are you going to get Jack out?” asks his Serbian colleague at the start of Live Another Day Episode 4. “I’m going to talk him out,” replies Chloe. “That building is full of US marines,” the henchman handily points … Read More
VOD film review: The Truth About Emanuel
May 24, 2014 | David FarnorStrong turns from Kaya Scodelario and Jessica Biel can’t redeem this uneven, unsatisfying drama.Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 6 (The Strategy)
May 24, 2014 | Chris BryantIn times of hardship, families stick together. All the old faces return for the first time this season in Episode 6, as Peggy, Pete and Don are confronted with the same problems.
Don returns to his roots as television’s … Read More
VOD film review: Made in America
May 23, 2014 | Chris BryantDirector: Ron Howard Cast: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Skrillex Certificate: 15 Watch Made in America online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Equal parts documentary and concert, Ron … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Battleship
May 23, 2014 | David FarnorYou’ll spend most of this board game blockbuster laughing, but not necessarily in a good way.Read More
VOD film review: Cleanskin
May 23, 2014 | David FarnorSean Bean delivers an intense turn in this provocative, tense thriller.Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 3 (Hassun)
May 22, 2014 | Jo BromilowThe time has come for the trial of Will Graham to begin. But, as the status of Will’s guilt remains in constant flux and every character is confronting their own understanding of what the truth is, it’s not just Will … Read More
VOD film review: The Wolf of Wall Street
May 22, 2014 | Chris BryantLeonardo DiCaprio is outrageously good in this terrifying, obscene joy of a movie.Read More
VOD film review: X-Men: First Class
May 22, 2014 | David FarnorA charismatic cast and witty script make this X-Men prequel an effortlessly cool blockbuster.Read More
VOD film review: X-Men 3: The Last Stand
May 21, 2014 | David FarnorThis laughable, shallow sequel is a waste of an interesting comic book character.Read More