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.
UK TV review: Conversations with Friends
May 15, 2022 | Luke Channell
This skilful portrait of four flawed characters all sheltering their true emotions is a meaningful exploration of modern love.Read More
The Quiet Girl review: A quietly moving triumph
May 13, 2022 | Cathy Brennan
This understated coming-of-age drama is a quietly moving triumph.Read More
Apple TV review: The Essex Serpent
May 13, 2022 | Katherine McLaughlin
This atmospheric adaptation of Sarah Perry’s gothic mystery is an invigorating portrait of a woman ahead of her time.Read More
The Worst Person in the World review: An instant classic
May 13, 2022 | Daniel Broadley
Joachim Trier subverts the well-worn conventions of the romantic drama to create something truly special.Read More
UK TV review: Star Trek: Picard Season 2 (spoilers)
May 12, 2022 | Chris Bryant
The second outing for Jean-Luc Picard is fun but flimsy.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King
May 10, 2022 | Helen Archer
Netflix’s summer of scam continues apace with Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King. British director Luke Sewell’s first feature documentary looks at the life and death of Canadian Gerry Cotten, founder of the exchange platform Quadriga CX, … Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Jaws 2 (1978)
May 9, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Jaws 2 doesn’t improve on the greatest shark movie ever made, but it’s a decent sequel and an enjoyable creature feature in its own right.Read More
Batman: Looking back at Columbia’s 1943 series
May 8, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Columbia’s exciting 1943 Batman serial is fascinating for its degree of influence, but has some unfortunate problems.Read More
Navalny review: A timely, gripping documentary
May 7, 2022 | David Farnor
This documentary about the assassination attempt against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is a timely, gripping watch.Read More
All I Can Say review: A raw insight into 90s fame
May 7, 2022 | David Farnor
This tragic, raw documentary following the final years of Shannon Hoon gives us a first-hand insight into 90s fame.Read More
