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: After the Night
April 25, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Basil da Cunha Cast: Pedro Ferreira Certificate: 15 Watch After the Night online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema
“Go out during the day! Even just for a while. Among all those who’ve given up, you’re just another face.”
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 16 (End of the Beginning)
April 24, 2014 | Neil BrazierAgents Garrett (Bill Paxton) and Triplett are back with the S.H.I.E.L.D crew and together they are trying to track down the Clairvoyant, following three possible leads. Standing in their way is Deathlok, the man-made machine who claims Mike Peterson is … Read More
Straight to VOD Thursday: In Your Eyes film review
April 24, 2014 | Mark HarrisonDirector: Joss Whedon Cast: Zoe Kazan Certificate: PG Watch In Your Eyes online in the UK: Netflix UK / Vimeo
From direct-to-iTunes indies to bargain bucket sequels, we look at films only available on VOD in the UK. This week, … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Wild Bill
April 23, 2014 | David FarnorDexter Fletcher’s East London Western is a mature, moving and superbly performed gem.Read More
VOD film review: The Island President
April 22, 2014 | David FarnorThis urgent documentary brings home the high personal stakes of failing to tackle climate change.Read More
VOD film review: Moon Man
April 22, 2014 | David FarnorThe sedate, surreal adaptation of Tomi Ungerer’s picture book is a gently dazzling watch.
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Why you should be watching Parks and Recreation
April 20, 2014 | David FarnorWarm, funny and irresistibly positive, this comedy never fails to make you smile.Read More
Spoiler-free TV review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 3 (Breaker of Chains)
April 20, 2014 | Selina Pearson“War is war, but killing a man at a wedding is horrid. What sort of monster would do such a thing?”
Episode 3 of Game of Thrones does not start well for Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). He is arrested immediately following … Read More
VOD film review: The Sea
April 19, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Stephen Brown Cast: Ciarán Hinds, Natascha McElhone, Bonnie Wright, Rufus Sewell, Charlotte Rampling, Sinéad Cusack Certificate: 12A Watch The Sea online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Media … Read More
VOD film review: Honour
April 18, 2014 | RubyDirector: Shan Khan Cast: Paddy Considine, Aiysha Hart, Harvey Virdi, Faraz Ayub, Shubham Saraf, Nikesh Patel Certificate: 15 Watch Honour online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / Sky Store DVD release date: 28th … Read More