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.
Ms Marvel: The best new Marvel hero since Ant-Man (spoilers)
July 24, 2022 | Nathanael SmithWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen the end of Ms Marvel? Read our spoiler-free review.
When the first episode of Ms Marvel dropped on Disney+, this Marvel-skeptic writer was full of praise, celebrating its colour and its character. Our … Read More
Persuasion (2022) review: Bizarrely misjudged
July 24, 2022 | David FarnorThis bizarrely misjudged adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel gets almost every decision wrong.Read More
Bergman Island review: A meta dissection of art and love
July 23, 2022 | Katherine McLaughlinMia Hansen-Løve’s English-language debut is a meta dissection of art, love and cineaste culture.Read More
She Will review: An atmospheric feminist horror
July 23, 2022 | Matthew TurnerAn ageing star’s revenge fantasies are fuelled by supernatural forces in Charlotte Colbert’s atmospheric, visually striking horror debut.Read More
The Gray Man: A fun, fast-paced thriller
July 22, 2022 | Matthew TurnerGlobe-trotting covert assassins Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans go head to head in this fun, fast-paced action thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Color Purple
July 16, 2022 | VOD NewsSteven Spielberg’s adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel is a flawed but full-hearted celebration of hope and strength.Read More
Why you should be watching Black Bird on Apple TV
July 16, 2022 | David FarnorThis brooding but understated prison drama packs a gripping, moving punch.Read More
VOD film review: Everything Went Fine
July 16, 2022 | Matthew TurnerSophie Marceau is exceptional in Francois Ozon’s moving drama about a daughter tasked with helping her father end his life.Read More
VOD film review: The Sea Beast
July 10, 2022 | David FarnorThis charming seafaring adventure is a stirring tale of friendship and facts.Read More
VOD film review: Wimbledon (2004)
July 10, 2022 | David FarnorPaul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst are a winning match in this charming tennis rom-com.Read More
















