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: Inside Llewyn Davis
May 21, 2014 | David FarnorOscar Isaac and the Coens are perfectly in tune for this mature, offbeat drama about failure, grief and guitars.Read More
VOD review: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 7
May 21, 2014 | Selina Pearson“Hello, cousin Robin, I’m building a Snow Winterfell,” greets Sansa. “What’s a Winter-hell?” asks sweet Robin. “My old home, I’ll probably never see it again because it got burned down,” replies Sansa. “Ah,” interjects young Robert. “It probably got burnt … Read More
VOD film review: X-Men 2: United (X2)
May 20, 2014 | David FarnorThis character-driven blockbuster is a thrilling, thoughtful sequel that marks X-Men out from the pack.Read More
VOD film review: X-Men (2000)
May 19, 2014 | David FarnorThe X-Men franchise gets off to a strong start with this surprisingly low-key blockbuster.Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Episode 1
May 18, 2014 | David Farnor“With me you will behold terrible wonders,” says Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton) to a young mortician in 19th century London whom he is trying to recruit. The mission? To find a missing person. “Why me?” asks the fellow. “Because … Read More
VOD film review: Paper Heart
May 18, 2014 | David FarnorUnique and unusual, Paper Heart is a heartwarming whirlwind of feelings, film-making and mini cardboard people. Read More
VOD film review: Cupcakes
May 17, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Eytan Fox Cast: Efrat Dor, Dana Ivgy, Keren Berger Certificate: 12 Watch Cupcakes online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Media / EE
Nothing in the world is quite like Eurovision. Silly … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Episodes Season 3 – a sitcom that still has its bite
May 17, 2014 | David Farnor“Hey, it’s Joey from FRIENDS!”
That’s a policeman to Matt LeBlanc as he’s pulled into the station for drunk driving. There follows five minutes of awkward autographs and banter, as Matt tries to get out of the charges.
It’s … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 5 (The Runaways)
May 16, 2014 | Chris BryantIn the best episode since the first of this season, Matthew Weiner and partners return to business as usual. Don’s back behind a desk, behaving himself (sort of) and looking to climb the stairs to his former prestige.
The … Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video film review: Black Beauty
May 16, 2014 | Laura HumphreysDirector: Caroline Thompson Cast: Sean Bean, Alan Cumming, David Thewlis, Andrew Knott Certificate: U Watch Black Beauty online in the UK: Amazon Prime Instant Video
Adapted from Anna Sewell’s 1877 eponymous novel, Black Beauty was always going to be a … Read More