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 film review: Spike Island
November 3, 2013 | Ian Loring
This nostalgic tale of friendship and growing up is an underrated, universal treat.Read More
VOD film review: Moneyball
November 2, 2013 | Chris Bryant
Charming, witty and with an unquestionable core of passion.Read More
VOD film review: World War Z
November 2, 2013 | Chris Bryant
An uneven tone turns a tough, brilliant film into a lifeless, stale rewrite. Read More
The Green Hornet: Entertainingly offbeat
November 2, 2013 | David Farnor
Seth Rogen, Jay Chou and MIchel Gondry are a winning team in this entertainingly offbeat action comedy.Read More
VOD film review: Now You See Me
November 1, 2013 | David Farnor
This magical thriller is hugely entertaining to watch as long as you don’t look too closely.Read More
VOD TV review: Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 6
October 31, 2013 | Neil BrazierAnother week at the Abbey where not a lot happens; more seeds are planted but nothing is growing, maybe because Pegg is walking all over them in his big boots?
It does appear, though, that something is building but the … Read More
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 5 (Girl In The Flower Dress)
October 30, 2013 | Neil Brazier
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We’re into the fifth episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. but it feels like the order of the episodes got confused. This week, the location of one of the powered humans on S.H.I.E.L.D.’s “index” is … Read More
VOD film review: Before Midnight
October 29, 2013 | David Farnor
Richard Linklater’s unique trilogy closes with a deeply honest exploration of love.Read More
