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.
Time Travel Thursday: Destination: Planet Negro! (2013)
May 26, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Three African-Americans from 1939 accidentally time travel to 2013 in this sci-fi comedy satire.Read More
VOD film review: Cop Secret
May 25, 2022 | Laurence Boyce
This warm-hearted cop spoof is an uneven but riotously entertaining ride.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist
May 24, 2022 | Helen Archer
This meta examination of the LA celebrity burglaries in the early 2000s is lacking in style and substance.Read More
The Northman review: A stunning, savage saga
May 22, 2022 | David Farnor
Robert Eggers’ viking revenge thriller is a stunning, savage saga of hollow masculinity.Read More
UK TV review: The Pentaverate
May 22, 2022 | Laurence Boyce
Mike Myers’ affectionate but uneven conspiracy theory comedy is let down by its lowbrow humour.Read More
The Innocents review: One of 2022’s best horror films
May 20, 2022 | Matthew Turner
This Norwegian chiller about three young children gaining special powers is one of the best horror films of 2022.Read More
Ali & Ava review: An understated delight
May 20, 2022 | David Farnor
Clio Barnard’s beautifully warm tale of acceptance and affection is an understated delight.Read More
Morbius review: A drab superhero flop
May 19, 2022 | Ian Loring
This aggressively drab superhero flick swiftly loses any promise it had.Read More
VOD film review: Marry Me
May 18, 2022 | Katherine McLaughlin
Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson are absolutely charming in this sweet, funny and catchy music rom-com.Read More
The Bright Side: Funny and thoughtful drama
May 16, 2022 | David Farnor
Gemma-Leah Devereux delivers a nuanced performance in this funny, thoughtful and moving drama about a stand-up comic with cancer.Read More
