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: Oldboy (2013)
April 10, 2014 | James ButlinThis remake of the modern Korean classic is a hollow shell of a film.Read More
The Pirates! review: Fun (and ham) for all the family
April 10, 2014 | Jo BromilowBrian Blessed. Parrots. Ham. Aardman’s stop-motion sea adventure has something for everyone.Read More
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 14 (T.A.H.I.T.I.)
April 9, 2014 | Neil BrazierThis review contains spoilers.
What is it about using acronyms as episode titles in this series? As Skye’s life hangs in the balance, Agent Coulson knows there is only one way to save her – the same way S.H.I.E.L.D. saved … Read More
VOD film review: The Raid
April 9, 2014 | David FarnorGareth Evans’ bone-crunching, jaw-dropping action thriller is brutally entertaining.Read More
VOD film review: Captain America: The First Avenger
April 9, 2014 | David FarnorCaptain America starts The Avengers off in solid fashion, with shallow, retro fun that makes side partings cool again.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Summit
April 9, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Nick Ryan Cast: Lochlainn O’Mearain, Cas Van De Gevel, Wilco van Rooijen Watch The Summit online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
For every four people … Read More
VOD film review: Crazy, Stupid, Love
April 8, 2014 | Jo BromilowEmma Stone and Ryan Gosling have fantastic chemistry in this comedy-drama.Read More
VOD film review: Anonymous
April 7, 2014 | Selina PearsonThis uneven conspiracy drama can’t decide whether it’s Shakespeare in Love or Elizabeth.Read More
VOD film review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
April 7, 2014 | David FarnorPeter Jackson’s ambitious expansion of The Hobbit brings exciting scale to the tiny adventure.Read More
VOD film review: Dom Hemingway
April 6, 2014 | Ian LoringThis uneven character study has entertainment moments but results in very little.Read More
















