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: The Monuments Men
June 14, 2014 | Ruby
Truth is stranger than fiction. In the case of The Monuments Men, it’s more interesting too.Read More
Netflix UK review: Eddie Murphy – Delirious
June 14, 2014 | James Butlin
Stand-up comedy is a difficult subject to criticise either positively or negatively. It’s based purely on taste and preference. It’s one person stood on a stage yelling thoughts and observations into the void. You have people who can be clever, … Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video film review: We Bought a Zoo
June 14, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Cameron Crowe Cast: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Elizabeth Jones Certificate: 12A Watch We Bought a Zoo online in the UK: Amazon Prime Instant Video / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Rakuten TV … Read More
Netflix UK review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 4 (A Whole Other Hole)
June 13, 2014 | Chris Bryant
Orange Is the New Black is one of the rare and cherished television shows that has the ability to turn the tables on any character and surprise the adoring audience. When not dealing with the delicate specifics of female anatomy, … Read More
Netflix UK film review: This Is Not a Ball
June 13, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Vik Muniz, Juan Rendon Cast: Vik Muniz
The World Cup kicked off last night – and with it comes This Is Not a Ball, a documentary that follows Vik Muniz’s attempt to build a gigantic piece of football art. … Read More
VOD film review: Cuban Fury
June 12, 2014 | David Farnor
A talented cast never quite feel the beat in this disappointing salsa rom-com.Read More
VOD film review: Everyone Says I Love You
June 12, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Woody Allen Cast: Natalie Portman, Woody Allen, Edward Norton, Goldie Hawn Certificate: 12 Watch Everyone Says I Love You online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Once more with feeling! Do you … Read More
VOD recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 9 (The Watchers of the Wall)
June 11, 2014 | Selina Pearson
This article contains spoilers.
“Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall … Read More
VOD film review: The Dark Knight
June 11, 2014 | David Farnor
Fuelled by a haunting turn from Heath Ledger, Christopher Nolan’s Batsequel is brooding, bold and brilliant.Read More
VOD film review: Lone Survivor
June 11, 2014 | David Farnor
A thrilling war film that doesn’t sugarcoat its brutality – until the end credits.Read More
