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.
Cha Cha Real Smooth: A charming, unlikely romance
June 18, 2022 | David Farnor
Dakota Johnson is charming in this warm, uneven tale of an unlikely romance.Read More
Spiderhead review: Slick, unsettling sci-fi thriller
June 17, 2022 | David Farnor
Chris Hemsworth is deliciously sinister in this slick, unsettling sci-fi thriller.Read More
The 90s on Netflix: Fly Away Home (1996)
June 17, 2022 | Mark Harrison
This not-so-wild goose chase is one of the 1990s’ true unsung family gems.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Jaws 3 (1982)
June 13, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Lacking the bite of its toothy predecessors, the second Jaws sequel barely manages to stay afloat.Read More
Hustle: A winning basketball drama
June 12, 2022 | David Farnor
Adam Sandler delivers a warm turn in this winning basketball drama.Read More
UK TV review: The Staircase (2022)
June 12, 2022 | Helen Archer
This well-acted drama based on the documentary is a meta goldmine for true crime nerds.Read More
BBC Three: Top box sets and original shows
June 12, 2022 | VOD News
In February 2016, BBC Three became the UK’s first online TV channel. In February 2022, it jumped back to being a linear TV channel. The one thing that hasn’t changed? It remains a vital launchpad of homegrown talent, as well … Read More
Ms Marvel: A joyful superhero debut
June 11, 2022 | Nathanael Smith
Ms Marvel arrives fully formed in this joyful, energetic and irresistibly fun teen series.Read More
First look UK TV review: For All Mankind Season 3
June 10, 2022 | David Farnor
Expansive, emotional, ambitious and thrilling, Season 3 cements For All Mankind as one of the best shows on TV. Read More
VOD film review: Red Rocket
June 9, 2022 | Katherine McLaughlin
Searing highs, dark humour and modern politics collide in the best comedy of 2022.Read More
