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 Hunger Games
November 20, 2013 | Jo BromilowTense, taught and polished, this adaptation of the dystopian novel finds its mark every time. Read More
VOD TV review: Homeland Season 3, Episode 7 (Gerontion)
November 18, 2013 | David FarnorWhat a turnaround this is. Episode 7 of Homeland Season 3 and the major shock is that it’s even better than last week. If you’ve had enough Carrie and Dana to last you a whole series, then rejoice: Gerontion is … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Children of Men
November 18, 2013 | Selina PearsonAlfonso Cuaron’s dystopian thriller is bleak, stark and remains stunningly relevant.Read More
Netflix film review: Beyond the Hills
November 17, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Cristian Mungiu Cast: Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur, Valeriu Andriuta Certificate: 12A Watch online: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV
Two young girls in a monastery ask themselves should they stay or should they go in Cristian … Read More
VOD film review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
November 17, 2013 | James ButlinThis colourful animation is as feel-good as family films can get.Read More
VOD film review: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (The Twilight Saga)
November 16, 2013 | David FarnorBill Condon’s wonderfully daft finale to the Twilight saga gives fans the epic showdown they deserve.Read More
VOD film review: Monsters University
November 16, 2013 | Ian LoringDirector: Dan Scanlod Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steven Buscemi, Helen Mirren Certificate: U Watch Monsters University online in the UK: Disney Life / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
2013 has proven … Read More
VOD film review: New Moon (The Twilight Saga)
November 16, 2013 | David FarnorA bloated sequel, New Moon is made more enjoyable by its earnest actors, but feels disappointingly bloodless.Read More
VOD film review: Eclipse (The Twilight Saga)
November 16, 2013 | David FarnorOver-acted but not over-long, Eclipse is a step up from New Moon. Read More
VOD film review: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (The Twilight Saga)
November 16, 2013 | David FarnorThis penultimate chapter in the Twilight saga recaptures its central horror, but marks a sad step back for the series.Read More