VOD film review: Pitch Black

Vin Diesel is magnetic in this indie sci-fi actioner with smarts.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Fast & Furious 6

The sheer silliness of the brilliantly-edited carnage makes this unlikely sequel a hugely entertaining ride.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 13 (To’hajiilee)

The 13th episode of Breaking Bad Season 5 and what a finale it almost is. Emotions running high, big budget sequences, a light touch or two, Huell getting his own big scene. What Breaking Bad fan wouldn’t like To’hajiilee? … Read More

Amazon Prime TV review: Vikings Season 1, Episode 5 (Raid)

First Trial, now Raid: the shorter Vikings’ episode titles are, the better the show seems to be. It continues its direct approach with Earl Haraldson assaulting Ragnar’s home: a swift, loud reaction to his acquittal for the death of Earl’s … Read More

VOD film review: Tree of Life

Director: Terrence Malick Cast: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain Certificate: 12 Watch online: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play

It’s a rare thing for a film to captivate an audience despite a … Read More

Amazon Prime TV review: The Walking Dead Season 1, Episode 6 (TS-19)

Episode 5 of The Walking Dead Season 1 ended on a note of hope: the opening of the doors to the CDC, where Dr. Jenner (Noah Emmerich) can provide a safe refuge from the dead-ridden world outside. But as we’ve … Read More

VOD film review: Mud

Jeff Nichols’ excellent, earthy, Southern Gothic adventure is a coming-of-age adventure that gets better with time.Read More

VOD film review: Love Is All You Need

This moving, funny and delightfully sweet drama rings with emotional truth. Read More

VOD film review: Blackfish

An angry, righteous piece of work that deserves to be seen. Read More

VOD film review: Star Trek Into Darkness

This fun but familiar sequel boldly goes where we’ve already been before.Read More