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.
Meet Amazon’s first original kids TV shows for Prime Instant Video
May 15, 2014 | David FarnorAmazon has announced its first-ever original kids TV shows for Prime Instant Video.
The company has already established itself as the go-to subscription VOD service for children’s entertainment, thanks to its acquisition of everything from ThunderCats to Round the Twist. … Read More
VOD film review: Touchy Feely
May 15, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Lynn Shelton Cast: Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy, Elliot Page, Josh Pais Watch Touchy Feely online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes
When is masseuse not a masseuse? When they can’t stand touching people. It’s the kind of story … Read More
VOD TV review: 24: Live Another Day Episode 3
May 15, 2014 | David Farnor“Where is she?” “Kennington. On the Northern Line. The next stop is Waterloo”.
That’s Chloe to Jack Bauer, as 24: Live Another Day continues to run around London. The shocking twist in Episode 3? That they got the Tube map … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 2 (Sakizuke)
May 15, 2014 | Jo BromilowArt and science. The forensic and the fantastical. Angels and past demons. The eyes of God and the feet of man. It’s all there in the second – much stronger – episode of Hannibal Season 2.
This week opens, … Read More
VOD film review: The Social Network
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorDavid Fincher’s take on the founding of Facebook is a gripping drama of petty politics.Read More
VOD film review: American Hustle
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorA fun cast and colourful characters make this con artist comedy a fun romp.Read More
VOD review: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 6
May 14, 2014 | Selina PearsonWarning: This review contains spoilers.
Sharp-eyed viewers will notice the addition of Braavos to the opening credits for Episode 6 of Game of Thrones Season 4. In fact, the episode opens with Stannis (Stephen Dillane) and Davos (Liam Cunningham) pleading … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Stitches
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Conor McMahon Cast: Ross Noble, Tommy Knight, Gemma-Leagh Devereux Certificate: 15 Watch Stitches online in the UK: Netflix UK
Clowns have always been creepy, but they’re everywhere these days, from Crispin Glover’s weird song to Psychoville’s one-handed Mr Jelly. … Read More
Why The US Office remake is better than the UK original
May 13, 2014 | Neil BrazierIt’s not uncommon for a successful show to attempt the transition across the pond. In many cases for TV shows, the new version can’t muster up the same popularity as the original – the Americans shot two pilots of Red … Read More
VOD film review: In Security
May 12, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Adam Beamer, Evan Beamer Cast: Michael Gladis, Ethan Embry, Ving Rhames, Vinnie Jones, Cary Elwes Certificate: 15 Watch In Security online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“They’re all … Read More