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: Tom at the Farm
April 4, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Xavier Dolan Cast: Xavier Dolan, Pierre-Yves Cardinal, Lise Roy Certificate: 15 Watch Tom at the Farm online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / iTunes
Is there anything that Xavier Dolan can’t do? The guy’s only … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 12 (Chapter 25)
April 4, 2014 | Chris Bryant
House of Cards is cool. Kevin Spacey’s cool. The entire cast is cool and they’re dressed cool and they are given cool lines to say in cool settings. Episode 12 marks the penultimate episode of Season 2 and, as you’d … Read More
VOD film review: From Paris with Love
April 4, 2014 | David Farnor
A fun turn from John Travolta makes this brainless bit of cinema an entertaining watch.Read More
UK TV review: Short Poppies (by Rhys Darby)
April 3, 2014 | Andrew Jones
Rhys Darby’s hilarious comedy is imaginative, rewarding and kind TV.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Family
April 3, 2014 | Ruby
Director: Luc Besson Cast: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones, Dianna Agron, John D’Leo Certificate: 15 Watch The Family online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Sky … Read More
VOD film review: Project X
April 3, 2014 | David Farnor
This movie about a teen party is wilfully appalling on almost every level.Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 11 (Chapter 24)
April 2, 2014 | Chris Bryant
“You’re scared, I can tell.”
After weeks of Frank playing with his enemies, friends and neighbours, taking their pride and upending their beliefs, in Episode 11, he finally makes his move. His move, however, is the political equivalent of standing … Read More
Channel 4 / 4OD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 13 (T.R.A.C.K.S)
April 1, 2014 | Neil Brazier
This review continues minor spoilers
Marvel takes a Pulp Fiction approach to Episode 13 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with the team split into groups and telling the story from the perspectives of each member. It’s a refreshing change and works … Read More
VOD film review: Margaret
April 1, 2014 | David Farnor
Anna Paquin delivers a superb, thoughtful lead performance in Kenneth Lonergan’s underseen third film. Read More
VOD film review: Frozen
April 1, 2014 | David Farnor
The exciting, empowering tale of two sisters is a delightful, showstopping family musical.Read More
