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: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
August 12, 2014 | David FarnorMarvel goes all 1970s with this enjoyably paranoid spy thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 360
August 11, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Fernando Meirelles Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Rachel Weisz, Jude Law Certificate: 15 Watch 360 online in the UK: Netflix UK
Somewhere in London, a man is having sex with Rachel Weisz. In Vienna, a female prostitute is posing for topless … Read More
VOD TV review: True Blood Season 7 Episode 6 (Karma)
August 11, 2014 | Jo BromilowThe race against time goes rattling on in Episode 6 of True Blood Season 7, as a new twist in the tale of our Bon Temps heroes reveals that, among many other things, Jesus has a funny sense of humour.
VOD film review: Locke
August 11, 2014 | Ivan RadfordTom Hardy is magnetic in this character-driven drama, which is daringly simple and simply daring.Read More
What is the secret to The Great British Bake Off’s success?
August 10, 2014 | David FarnorThe Great British Bake Off is now on Netflix UK and like a good old Victoria sponge, you know exactly what you’re going to get, even if you haven’t seen it. The Beeb’s baking show just keeps on getting bigger, … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Descent Part 2
August 10, 2014 | David FarnorThis retread of Neil Marshall’s 2005 horror lacks the original’s characters, tension and shocks.Read More
VOD film review: A Thousand Kisses Deep
August 10, 2014 | David FarnorA blend of Freud, jazz and time travel, this trip through one person’s memories is a painful, engaging and intriguing watch. Read More
VOD film review: The Muppet Movie (1979)
August 8, 2014 | Chris BryantSurreal, heart-warming and accessible to everyone – the lovers, the dreamers and you.Read More
VOD film review: Lilting
August 7, 2014 | Chris BlohmBen Whishaw is brilliant in Hong Khaou’s delicate, heartbreaking drama.Read More
Why you should be watching Gomorrah
August 6, 2014 | David Farnor“Facebook?” scoffs an Italian mobster at the start of Gomorrah, Sky Atlantic’s new TV series. He and a fellow gang member are discussing his daughter. “What does she even write on there?” “I don’t know,” says her father. “I’ll smash … Read More
















