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.
Why The US Office remake is better than the UK original
May 13, 2014 | Neil Brazier
It’s not uncommon for a successful show to attempt the transition across the pond. In many cases for TV shows, the new version can’t muster up the same popularity as the original – the Americans shot two pilots of Red … Read More
VOD film review: In Security
May 12, 2014 | David Farnor
Directors: Adam Beamer, Evan Beamer Cast: Michael Gladis, Ethan Embry, Ving Rhames, Vinnie Jones, Cary Elwes Certificate: 15 Watch In Security online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“They’re all … Read More
Why you should be watching Person of Interest
May 12, 2014 | Chris Bryant
This intriguing series overcomes its own clichés with a solid cast and strong premise.Read More
VOD film review: The Canyons
May 11, 2014 | Simon Kinnear
Enjoy the view from the top while you can. As the title suggests, most of the time Schrader and Lohan are stuck down a deep, dark hole. Read More
VOD film review: The Expatriate
May 11, 2014 | David Farnor
The Expatriate delivers unsurprising but entertaining action thrills.Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 4
May 10, 2014 | Chris Bryant
In Episode 4, Don Draper returned to his job at SC&P. Restricted by the conditions of his employment, Don is given a new boss, a new office and a new level of sobriety. None of these are welcomed. The constraints, … Read More
VOD film review: Like Father, Like Son
May 10, 2014 | David Farnor
Hirokazu Koreeda’s study of nature, nurture and the nuances of parenthood is a subtle, moving masterpiece.Read More
VOD film review: Son of Rambow
May 10, 2014 | David Farnor
Cheerful, cute and charming. Son of Rambow is the sequel that Stallone would never make.Read More
TV review: 24: Live Another Day Episode 1 and 2 (Spoiler-free)
May 9, 2014 | David Farnor
When 24 first began, all the way back in 2001, the real-time format was a huge departure from the televisual norm. The format ushered in an era of binge-viewing and Hollywood-worthy set pieces. The plots were ridiculous. The characters were … Read More
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 19 (The Only Light in the Darkness)
May 9, 2014 | David Farnor
“I’m not a good man.” “Yes you are.”
That’s Skye talking to Eric at S.H.I.E.L.D.’s secret-secret base, which Coulson dragged the team to last week. Hidden away under the Canadian snow, things are heating up between the two would-be lovers … Read More
