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: The Walking Dead: Season 11, Episode 16 (Acts of God)
April 13, 2022 | Neil Brazier
The Walking Dead’s final mid-season finale is redeemed by its brilliantly loathsome villain.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story
April 12, 2022 | Helen Archer
This shallow dive into Jimmy Savile’s crimes is full of excuses more than scrutiny of establishment cover-ups.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Eye of the Beast (2007)
April 11, 2022 | Matthew Turner
James Van Der Beek takes on a giant squid in this surprisingly decent creature feature.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Bubble
April 10, 2022 | David Farnor
Judd Apatow’s overblown and underwhelming pandemic comedy bursts on arrival.Read More
VOD film review: Compartment No 6
April 10, 2022 | David Farnor
Juho Kuosmanen tale of strangers on a train is a bittersweet, brilliantly performed study of human connection.Read More
VOD film review: All the Old Knives
April 10, 2022 | David Farnor
Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton’s sparky chemistry brings layers to this conventional spy thriller.Read More
Spider-Man: The Animated Series: Looking back at Spidey’s 90s adventures
April 10, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Faithful to source material and character, John Semper’s long-running animated Spider-Man series remains one of Spider’s best screen adaptations.Read More
VOD film review: Bull
April 9, 2022 | Anton Bitel
Neil Maskell is on fire in Paul Andrew Williams’ intense, brutal revenge drama.Read More
VOD film review: You Are Not My Mother
April 9, 2022 | David Farnor
This low-key Irish folk horror is an atmospheric, chilling tale.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
April 7, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Hot Tub Time Machine lives up to its billing as “The Hangover meets Back to the Future” in concept, if not in execution.Read More
