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: 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)
Putting aside … Read More
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
UK TV review: Outer Range
April 15, 2022 | David FarnorJosh Brolin is brilliantly brooding in this overly opaque sci-fi Western.Read More
VOD film review: Scream (2022)
April 15, 2022 | David FarnorThis scary, entertaining sequel is a knowing win for franchise fans.Read More
VOD film review: Choose or Die (2022)
April 15, 2022 | Anton BitelToby Meakins’ feature debut uses a cursed 80s video game to play out a generational legacy of socioeconomic injustice.Read More
The 90s on Netflix: Dennis The Menace (1993)
April 15, 2022 | Mark HarrisonThis US comedy based on the Hank Mitchell comic strip lacks Gnashers but makes up for it with irresistible slapstick and startling pathos.Read More
















