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.
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
VOD film review: Hysteria
November 15, 2013 | David FarnorThis playful romantic comedy about the invention of the vibrator is a hugely entertaining delight.Read More
NOW TV review: Yonderland (Episode 1 & 2)
November 15, 2013 | Andrew JonesSky’s push for more original comedy in their line-up has had ups and downs (The Cafe is wonderful, but Trollied never really did anything). Yonderland is an up.
Grabbing the folk behind BAFTA-winning CBBC sketch show Horrible Histories and making … Read More
VOD film review: Easy Money
November 14, 2013 | David FarnorThis darkly gripping thriller is a cool ride through a cynical criminal underworld.Read More