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: Warrior
June 22, 2013 | Chris BryantThis hard-hitting MMA drama starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton packs a real punch.Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 12
June 19, 2013 | Andrew JonesThe twelfth episode in Netflix’s Arrested Development Season 4, Señoritis, looks at Mae “Maeby” Fünke from the time the Queen Mary was taken over by Lucille all the way to now. We mostly follow her post-film executive career – and … Read More
VOD film review: To the Wonder
June 17, 2013 | David FarnorAt times, it borders on self-parody – but if you’re going to watch a filmmaker parody himself, make sure it’s Terrence Malick.Read More
VOD film review: The Hunter
June 16, 2013 | Chris BryantWillem Dafoe delivers a striking turn as a lone mercenary in this subtle, sharp thriller.Read More
VOD film review: NO
June 14, 2013 | Chris BryantA brave, simple, likeable show of excellence from lead, writer and director.Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 11
June 12, 2013 | Andrew JonesA New Attitude is our second episode with GOB Bluth and moving on from the catch-up between now and Season Three, we find GOB in a decent place. He may not be on track with son Steve Holt – Steve … Read More
VOD film review: The Expendables 2
June 12, 2013 | David FarnorA newfound sense of humour makes this sequel highly entertaining – and some of time, that’s intentional.Read More
DVD review: Blood
June 10, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Nick Murphy Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong Certificate: 15 RRP: £TBC
The Film
Paul Bettany walks into a room. It’s a police station. He’s a policeman, called Joe. But there’s something that’s not quite right … Read More
VOD film review: Lincoln
June 9, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Steven Spielberg Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field Certificate: 12 Watch Lincoln online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
When it comes to Steven Spielberg, his produce … Read More
Zero Dark Thirty: Gripping and grounded cinema
June 9, 2013 | David FarnorKathryn Bigelow’s tense retelling of the hunt for Bin Laden is a gripping, grounded and grim piece of cinema.Read More
















