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.
Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 1 (spoiler-free)
October 11, 2014 | Amon Warmann
“Before Batman, there was Gotham.” So reads the tagline to the latest series to take ownership of The Dark Knight’s world, this time with the proviso that the iconic hero won’t feature, an idea that was understandably met with no … Read More
VOD film review: A Million Ways to Die in the West
October 11, 2014 | Philip W Bayles
Seth MacFarlane’s second feature is no Blazing Saddles.Read More
VOD film review: Yes Man
October 10, 2014 | David Farnor
Jim Carrey is on charming form in this formulaic but funny comedy.Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Episode 4
October 9, 2014 | David Farnor
If you can say one thing for The Leftovers, it’s that it doesn’t shy away from symbolism. It may not like answers to its questions, but it loves to fill its screen with as much meaning as possible. So it’s … Read More
VOD film review: Fruitvale Station
October 9, 2014 | David Farnor
Ryan Coogler’s naturalistic retelling of real life events is powerful viewing, fuelled by a remarkable turn by Michael B Jordan.Read More
VOD film review: A Separation
October 9, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Asghar Farhadi Cast: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moaddi Certificate: 15 Watch A Separation online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
Back in 2012, A Separation became the first Iranian film to win the Oscar for Best … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 4
October 8, 2014 | David Farnor
Episode 4 of The Strain begins with the best worst opening of the series so far. After encountering a scientific first – a live specimen of a dangerous new infection – and taking the only logical response – bashing its … Read More
Sky TV review: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 4 (Cuanto)
October 8, 2014 | Neil Brazier
“We’ve had all the fights we’re going to have,” Nucky (Steve Buscemi) says to his estranged wife, Margaret (Kelly Macdonald), as they share wine with lunch. As the two discuss Rothstein’s blackmail, which has brought them together after so long … Read More
VOD film review: Mr. Peabody and Sherman
October 7, 2014 | Ian Loring
This enjoyable family animation never talks down to its audience.Read More
VOD film review: The Blind Side
October 7, 2014 | David Farnor
An excellent turn from Sandra Bullock can’t redeem this unsubtle drama based on a true story.Read More
