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: Her
June 29, 2014 | David Farnor
A deep and moving dissection of the machinery that makes humans tick.Read More
Netflix binge review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 (Episode 11, 12)
June 28, 2014 | Chris Bryant
Introducing intermittent moments of self-awareness and a crippling tension, Episode 11 of OITNB Season 2 represents the calm before the storm. Episode 12, meanwhile, is the storm. It achieves this through subtle, creeping tricks of the trade… like an actual, … Read More
VOD film review: Babel
June 27, 2014 | Simon Kinnear
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s completion of his Death Trilogy is a compelling state-of-the-world address.Read More
VOD film review: The National: Mistaken for Strangers
June 27, 2014 | Chris Blohm
Director: Tom Berninger Cast: Tom Berninger, Matt Berninger Certificate: 15 Watch Mistaken for Strangers online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV
In a different time, in a different place, Mistaken for Strangers may … Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 6 (What Death Can Join Together)
June 27, 2014 | David Farnor
“Do you know the word ‘vampire’? It is not familiar to you in some way?” Van Helsing (David Warner) asks Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway).
It’s only after six episodes that Penny Dreadful finally drops the “v” word, but it really … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 8 (Su-zakana)
June 26, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
As the events of last episode seemingly put a halt on the hunt for the Ripper, we are introduced to some strange new story lines in Episode 8.
Will’s methods to catch and expose his prey are adjusting; in … Read More
VOD film review: The Amazing Spider-Man
June 26, 2014 | David Farnor
A charismatic turn from Andrew Garfield gives this new version of Spider-Man heart as well as heroics.Read More
VOD film review: Non-Stop
June 26, 2014 | David Farnor
Liam Neeson on a plane? Jaume Collet-Serra fuels this improbable thriller with enough suspense for a fun ride.Read More
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 8
June 25, 2014 | David Farnor
This contains spoilers.
“Yikes!” That should be the title of Live Another Day Episode 8, which sees President Heller exclaim the frankly under-used word as Jack performs impromptu surgery on him.
It’s not easy being President. If 24 has taught … Read More
Netflix UK review: Archer: Vice (Season 5)
June 25, 2014 | Philip W Bayles
Drastically altering the formula of a popular television show that’s already had four great seasons feels like a fool’s errand. Not only is there the genuine argument that if it ain’t broke, you don’t fix it; there’s a very real … Read More
