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.
Netflix UK film review: Mamma Mia!
March 16, 2013 | David Farnor
This star-studded Abba musical doesn’t have the self-aware humour needed to truly sing.Read More
VOD film review: Another Year
November 4, 2010 | Selina Pearson
Allotments, oboes and awkward conversations. Another Year is two hours of everyday drama and you couldn’t spend it with a nicer couple.Read More
VOD film review: Four Lions
August 12, 2010 | David Farnor
Challenging and thought-provoking, Four Lions is a fine achievement for Chris Morris: he’s created a Dad’s Army for modern society.Read More
VOD film review: State of Play
November 10, 2009 | David Farnor
This feature film based on the BBC series is still packed with gripping political thrills.Read More
VOD film review: The White Ribbon
October 27, 2009 | Ameen Hojabr
Michael Haneke’s claustrophobic fable traces the rise of a fascist ideology in a small community.Read More
The International: A slick, smart thriller
October 5, 2009 | VOD News
Exciting, timely and efficient, this smart thriller about bankers gone bad is the perfect antidote to the recession.Read More
