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.
The Sandman review: Sweeping, spellbinding TV
August 7, 2022 | David Farnor
This confident, spellbinding comic book adaptation won’t have you drifting off.Read More
VOD film review: Lightyear
August 7, 2022 | David Farnor
Pixar’s generic sci-fi outing is sadly lacking in imagination.Read More
VOD film review: Prey
August 5, 2022 | David Farnor
This lean back-to-basics prequel is a thrillingly fresh ride through a familiar franchise.Read More
VOD film review: Maisie
August 5, 2022 | Matthew Turner
British drag artist David Raven struggles with old age as his 85th birthday approaches in this affectionate documentary.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: War and Justice: The Case of Marine A
August 2, 2022 | Helen Archer
A shocking, thought-provoking documentary – perhaps unintentionally so.Read More
Why you should be watching Under the Banner of Heaven
July 31, 2022 | David Farnor
This well-acted, brooding drama is a thoughtful study of truth and faith.Read More
VOD film review: All Hands on Deck! (A L’Abordage)
July 29, 2022 | David Farnor
This breezy summer romance is a charming, funny and sweet affair.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Press Play (2022)
July 28, 2022 | Matthew Turner
A woman tries to save the love of her life with a time-travelling mixtape in this likeable romance.Read More
VOD film review: Donna (2022)
July 28, 2022 | Cathy Brennan
This moving documentary about 70-year-old trans woman Donna Personna is a missed opportunity.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Girl in the Picture
July 26, 2022 | Helen Archer
This twisting, brutal tale of a victim whose abuse was tragically hidden under authorities’ noses.Read More
