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.
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 4 (Chapter 17)
February 27, 2014 | Chris Bryant
Even 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 Farnor
If 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 Bryant
Tense. 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 Butlin
Director: 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 Farnor
Russell 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 Farnor
When 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
VOD film review: Thor 2: The Dark World
February 24, 2014 | David Farnor
This ho-hum superhero sequel suffers from a weak villain and bloated plot.Read More
VOD film review: A Fish Called Wanda
February 23, 2014 | David Farnor
Kevin Kline is hysterical in this screwball farce that might be the funniest British movie ever made.Read More
Why 30 Rock should be your next box set
February 22, 2014 | Chris Bryant
Tina Fey’s sitcom is witty, self-aware and utterly joyful.Read More
VOD film review: The Fifth Estate
February 22, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
The film’s real failing is it has no idea whose tale it is telling.Read More
