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: Fright Night
March 23, 2014 | David Farnor
Someone needs to bite a chunk out of its runtime, but Fright Night is more than alright – mostly fangs to Colin Farrell.Read More
VOD film review: The Descendants
March 23, 2014 | David Farnor
A brilliantly downbeat turn from George Clooney grounds this bittersweet but predictable comedy-drama.Read More
UK TV review: True Detective – Season 1, Episode 5
March 22, 2014 | David Farnor
Episode 4 got your heart rate going – The Secret Fate of All Life sets your brain racing. Read More
VOD film review: G.B.F.
March 22, 2014 | David Farnor
This playful comedy trades exclusively in stereotypes – mostly in a good way.Read More
Netflix TV series review: From Dusk Till Dawn (Episode 2)
March 22, 2014 | Neil Brazier
Who said this was a show about vampires? In the second episode of Netflix’s From Dusk Till Dawn TV series, Richie Gecko (Holtz) is still suffering from the supernatural voices in his head but the actual physical vampire action is … Read More
VOD film review: Svengali
March 21, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: John Hardwick Cast: Jonny Owen, Martin Freeman, Michael Socha, Matt Berry Vicky McClure Certificate: 15 Watch Svengali online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Dixie (Owens) … Read More
VOD film review: Hancock
March 20, 2014 | David Farnor
Will Smith is excellent in this uneven superhero comedy.Read More
VOD film review: The Machine
March 19, 2014 | David Farnor
An electric indie sci-fi that doesn’t let its low budget stop it tackling big ideas.Read More
VOD film review: The Bling Ring
March 19, 2014 | Ruby
Sofia Coppola’s social critique of celebrity wannabe teens in Hollywood is ironically flashy and fleeting.Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 7 (Chapter 20)
March 18, 2014 | Chris Bryant
Chapter 20 of House of Cards spends half an hour progressing pragmatically, showing the audience the depths of deception and plethora of pretence that each and every character utilizes to get what they want.
Michael Kelly’s Doug continues being a … Read More
