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 Island President
April 22, 2014 | David Farnor
This urgent documentary brings home the high personal stakes of failing to tackle climate change.Read More
VOD film review: Moon Man
April 22, 2014 | David Farnor
The sedate, surreal adaptation of Tomi Ungerer’s picture book is a gently dazzling watch.
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Why you should be watching Parks and Recreation
April 20, 2014 | David Farnor
Warm, funny and irresistibly positive, this comedy never fails to make you smile.Read More
Spoiler-free TV review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 3 (Breaker of Chains)
April 20, 2014 | Selina Pearson
“War is war, but killing a man at a wedding is horrid. What sort of monster would do such a thing?”
Episode 3 of Game of Thrones does not start well for Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). He is arrested immediately following … Read More
VOD film review: The Sea
April 19, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Stephen Brown Cast: Ciarán Hinds, Natascha McElhone, Bonnie Wright, Rufus Sewell, Charlotte Rampling, Sinéad Cusack Certificate: 12A Watch The Sea online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Media … Read More
VOD film review: Honour
April 18, 2014 | Ruby
Director: Shan Khan Cast: Paddy Considine, Aiysha Hart, Harvey Virdi, Faraz Ayub, Shubham Saraf, Nikesh Patel Certificate: 15 Watch Honour online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / Sky Store DVD release date: 28th … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 1
April 17, 2014 | Chris Bryant
It’s about time. Mad Men returns this week, fresh, subtle and loved. The opening of Season 7 showcases what Matthew Weiner and co. can do with their handsome and distinguished characters, plot and imagery. Combined, this flair for beauty and … Read More
VOD film review: Anchorman 2
April 17, 2014 | David Farnor
60% of the time, this entertaining sequel works every time.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Contraband
April 16, 2014 | David Farnor
Baltasar Kormákur delivers this standard crime drama with first-class shipping.Read More
What the end of Mad Men means for today’s young workers
April 16, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
Since first walking through the hallowed doors of Sterling Cooper, we’ve seen hearts broken, ambitions dashed, names made – and dreams pursued. With the end of Mad Men upon us, what does it mean for today’s generation of young workers?Read More
