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 TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 7 (The Hub)
November 20, 2013 | Neil Brazier
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After the excellent Episode 6, The Hub has a lot to live up to and while it tries, it can’t encapsulate the same level of emotion. After escaping with intelligence data, the team is … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The World’s End
November 20, 2013 | David Farnor
The Cornetto trilogy bows out with an uneven, underwhelming comedy.Read More
The Hunger Games: A tense, taut and polished adaptation
November 20, 2013 | Jo Bromilow
Tense, taught and polished, this adaptation of the dystopian novel finds its mark every time. Read More
VOD TV review: Homeland Season 3, Episode 7 (Gerontion)
November 18, 2013 | David Farnor
What a turnaround this is. Episode 7 of Homeland Season 3 and the major shock is that it’s even better than last week. If you’ve had enough Carrie and Dana to last you a whole series, then rejoice: Gerontion is … Read More
Children of Men: One of the best sci-fi films ever made
November 18, 2013 | Selina Pearson
Alfonso Cuaron’s dystopian thriller is bleak, stark and remains stunningly relevant.Read More
Netflix film review: Beyond the Hills
November 17, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Cristian Mungiu Cast: Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur, Valeriu Andriuta Certificate: 12A Watch online: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV
Two young girls in a monastery ask themselves should they stay or should they go in Cristian … Read More
VOD film review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
November 17, 2013 | James Butlin
This colourful animation is as feel-good as family films can get.Read More
VOD film review: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (The Twilight Saga)
November 16, 2013 | David Farnor
Bill Condon’s wonderfully daft finale to the Twilight saga gives fans the epic showdown they deserve.Read More
VOD film review: Monsters University
November 16, 2013 | Ian LoringDirector: Dan Scanlod Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steven Buscemi, Helen Mirren Certificate: U Watch Monsters University online in the UK: Disney Life / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
2013 has proven … Read More
VOD film review: New Moon (The Twilight Saga)
November 16, 2013 | David Farnor
A bloated sequel, New Moon is made more enjoyable by its earnest actors, but feels disappointingly bloodless.Read More
