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.
First look review: The Umbrella Academy Season 3
June 23, 2022 | David Farnor
The family chaos reaches new heights in The Umbrella Academy’s playful, moving and thrilling third season.Read More
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness review: An overstuffed sequel
June 22, 2022 | David Farnor
This overstuffed sequel loses its exciting ideas in the dizzying chaos.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Big Conn
June 21, 2022 | Helen Archer
This strangely lighthearted retelling of government fraud avoids the larger systemic issues at play.Read 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
