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: Synecdoche New York
February 28, 2014 | David FarnorCharlie Kaufman’s deconstruction of human existence through the construct of theatre is dense, difficult and delightful.Read More
VOD film review: Land of the Dead
February 28, 2014 | Neil BrazierRomero loses his grip around our throats with this horror sequel.Read More
HODOR HODORIS: Game of Thrones Season 4 posters
February 27, 2014 | David FarnorAll men must die. Not our words – the words of the new Game of Thrones Season 4 posters, which have been released this week.
All grey and gloomy-faced, it’s a statement of intent from HBO, who are clearly trying … Read More
First Look review: Amazon Prime Instant Video TV series Alpha House
February 27, 2014 | Chris BryantAs Amazon Prime Instant Video launches in the UK, one of its first pieces of new content is the Amazon Original sitcom, Alpha House, which was commissioned on the back of strong public response to a pilot last year.
Does … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 4 (Chapter 17)
February 27, 2014 | Chris BryantEven by House of Cards starndards, Chapter 17 is a cruel episode. A conniving politician of an episode.
Stuck under quarantine after a package of powder is opened in the Capitol, Frank is attempting to sway the loyalties of … Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Fleming Episode 3
February 26, 2014 | David FarnorIf Episode 1 of Fleming introduced us to the Ian the man and Episode 2 introduced us to Ian the lover, Episode 3 completes his credentials as a Bond-like figure by introducing Ian the action hero.
The chapter starts with … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 3 (Chapter 16)
February 25, 2014 | Chris BryantTense. Very tense.
Lucas contacts a shady cyber-genius who claims he can obtain proof of Frank’s crimes in Chapter 16 of House of Cards. Raymond Tusk’s hold over the President is tested when the party has a choice between … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
February 25, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Will Forte, Andy Samberg Certificate: PG Watch Cloudy 2 online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Sky Store / Rakuten TV / Google … Read More
VOD film review: The Next Three Days
February 25, 2014 | David FarnorRussell Crowe is riveting in this implausible but nail-biting thriller. Read More
Prime Instant Video review: Vikings – A look back at Season 1, Episode 7, 8 and 9
February 24, 2014 | David FarnorWhen Vikings first sailed onto LOVEFiLM Instant’s shores, the comparisons to Game of Thrones were inevitable. Swords, mountains, beards, surely they were similar? But while the History Channel’s epic, written by Michael Hirst, unfolded on a smaller scale, by the … Read More















