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.
VOD film review: The Battleship Island
April 23, 2022 | David FarnorRyoo Seung-wan WWII epic is a thrilling saga of survival of escape.Read More
VOD film review: Escape from Mogadishu
April 23, 2022 | David FarnorThis fast-paced political thriller erupts into a jaw-dropping car chase finale.Read More
VOD film review: Charli XCX: Alone Together
April 21, 2022 | Jasmine ValentineThis no-holds-barred documentary of Charli XCX making an album during the Covid-19 pandemic is every super-fan’s dream.Read More
The Batman: Brilliantly dark neo-noir
April 20, 2022 | David FarnorRobert Pattinson is a brilliantly dark Batman in Matt Reeves’ gripping neo-noir thriller.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils
April 18, 2022 | Mark HarrisonThis Sea Devil swashbuckler sails far too close to formula but ends on a strong note.Read More
Why you should be watching Old Enough! on Netflix
April 18, 2022 | David FarnorThis Japanese reality series that sends toddlers out on errands alone is a surprising, heartwarming delight.Read More
VOD film review: Hive (Zgjoi)
April 18, 2022 | Anton BitelBlerta Basholli’s tale of a war-widowed beekeeper rebuilding her broken Kosovan community is a sweet but stinging tale of hope.Read More
Catch up TV review: Derry Girls S3, Taskmaster S13, Hullraisers, Travel Man S10
April 17, 2022 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
Derry Girls: Season 3 (All 4)
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Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? review: A witty delight
April 17, 2022 | Brendon ConnellyFall in love with a pair of delightful amateur detectives while you puzzle through one of Agatha Christie’s devilish plots.Read More
UK TV review: Roar
April 17, 2022 | David FarnorThis uneven but ambitious anthology of female-led stories leaves you wanting more – in a good way.Read More
















