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.
True Crime Tuesdays: I Just Killed My Dad
August 16, 2022 | Helen Archer
Director Skye Borgman’s recent work for Netflix has focused on the abuse of children. The Girl in the Picture looked at the case of Suzanne Sevakis, who was kidnapped by her stepfather in the 1970s, only to be found dead … Read More
Why it’s worth catching up with The Secrets She Keeps
August 13, 2022 | David Farnor
This twisting, emotionally compelling drama is a pulpy page-turner that doesn’t outstay its welcome.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Monster from the Ocean Floor (1954)
August 8, 2022 | Matthew Turner
A woman takes on a giant one-eyed amoeba in the first creature feature from producer Roger Corman.Read 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
