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: The Bombing of Pan Am 103
June 17, 2025 | Helen Archer
This compassionate and ambitious but old-fashioned Lockerbie drama flattens the story into the most obvious linear telling.Read More
Dept Q: A superbly crafted crime drama
June 15, 2025 | David Farnor
This smart, grim and gripping adaptation of the Danish Department Q novels is a superbly crafted, darkly acted treat. Read More
Fubar: Familiar but fun spy comedy
June 12, 2025 | David Farnor
Arnie and Monica Barbaro are a likeable double-act in this familiar but fun spy thriller.Read More
Stick: A feel-good comedy that swings for the heart
June 8, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Owen Wilson is absolutely charming in this earnest, feel-good comedy about a washed-up golfer seeking a fresh start.Read More
Doctor Who: The Reality War review: Unreal
June 4, 2025 | Mark Harrison
A dumbfounding finale made up of reshoots, handwaving, and the odd glimmer of fun.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Man Who Murdered His Family
June 3, 2025 | Helen Archer
This three-part documentary is a shining example in how not to do true crime.Read More
Why you should be watching The Gold
June 1, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This riveting, well-acted thriller about a historic gold heist is a richly drawn portrait of greed and ambition.Read More
Captain America: Brave New World: An entertaining missed opportunity
May 28, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford bring grit and heart to this uneven but entertaining Marvel sequel.Read More
The Stolen Girl: A twisting, enjoyably daft thriller
May 26, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This pulpy thriller about a girl who goes missing is ruthlessly paced, compulsively daft entertainment.Read More
Why you should be watching Code of Silence
May 26, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Rose Ayling-Ellis is superb in this inspired, gripping, character-driven crime thriller about a lip-reader recruited by the police.Read More
