Filmrecensies van The Massie Twins

With formulaic precision, the once realistic scenario of a tragically disconnected family transforms into a nail-biting thriller, full of faintly frightening, troublingly taunting characters... Recensie

The slapstick mayhem, the breaks for piano fingering or harp strumming or guitar plucking, and the competition over a pretty girl (regular Thelma Todd) are entirely familiar... Recensie

The shoddiness of the picture is part of the charm; the freakishness of the characters is diverting; and the mutant mayhem, musical gags, sexual jokes, and utter absurdity of the plot maintain interest. Recensie

Unfortunately, Neeson’s character design is the only tried-and-true one here; the supporting roles fail to muster any creativity. Recensie

There’s also slapstick and physical fumbles, but it’s only a matter of time before Babe’s guilt gets the better of her, transitioning the awkward, sweet, sentimental love story into one of tragedy and heartbreak and commentary on greed, moochers, and the truly needy – perpetually kept down by the excesses of the ultra rich. Recensie

Fortunately, the script is smart enough to let the film conclude with Pacino returning for the last word – a sagacious decision that brings back the one element that truly excels. It also helps that the movie has such a continuously heartwarming and funny vibe. Recensie

Though it’s fueled by memorable moments of dippy lampooning, it also carries on a touch too long; it’s quite funny but ultimately not as polished as it could be. Recensie

The characters here are all absorbing, even with their questionable conduct and especially because of their sociological conundrums... Recensie

Despite the convincing performances and the believable threats, the lead characters aren’t terribly sympathetic. Recensie

The first half of the film is a fairly straightforward biopic, zipping through the years with montages and highlights to chronicle Gehrig’s early career... Recensie

The premise is chronological and original, resulting in an absolutely perfect combination of cartoonish nuttiness, deliriously nonsensical turns, and naturally-flowing comical interactions. Recensie

Sadly, only faithful fans of his films will enjoy rewatching Tenet until they pick up on a few of the revelations, while everyone else will likely be content walking away mystified and only marginally entertained. Recensie

It’s a strange combination that really shouldn’t work (part spoof, part real thriller), yet it manages to be both a convincing monster movie at specific moments and a gut-busting comedy at others. Recensie

But despite the narrative shortcomings, many of the gags are outstanding – even simple one-liners and jokes written on items in backgrounds. Recensie

The themes tend to be more powerful than the individual events, however, as tinier episodes populate a tale in need of more significant happenings... Recensie

With its limited dialogue, Bambi succeeds in telling a moving story predominantly through imagery. And some of these artistic sequences are exceptional... Recensie

Garbo gives a breathtakingly moving performance, making the most of scenes in which she sacrifices personal happiness for someone else’s potential; during close-ups of great emotional pain, shedding completely believable tears; and during soul-shattering reunions – or confrontations – full of purposeful lies and inevitable tragedy. Recensie

Despite the intermittent tragedies, the ending is powerfully heartfelt, smartly repeating an artistic motif that ties up the whole mixed-up storyline. Recensie

Part heist, part thriller, part road movie, part buddy-cop chuckler, part actioner, part crime caper, part murder-mystery, and part romantic comedy – with a number of other elements sprinkled on top – Silver Streak moves swiftly and unpredictably, keeping up the amusement even with its overlong running time and the steady diminishment of jokes in favor of heightening suspense. Recensie

Yet there’s also an eerie beauty to the picture, chiefly in the scenery and marginally in the premise, during which few decisions trump coming to the aid of a damsel in distress. Recensie

The running time is a touch too long, spreading the laughs thinner for the sake of drama and inevitable confrontations, but it creates an opportunity for a heavy-hitting revelation – and eventual reversal. Recensie

Keeping in line with standard sci-fi monster movies, human villains tend to be just as repulsive as the otherworldly intruder; antagonists are quick to sacrifice lives in the name of science. This is made more potent by excellent acting and an adherence to apposite severity; here, there’s no time for levity. Recensie

There’s a lot of beauty to be found in the almost random, unfocused imagery and atmosphere. Recensie

Every time the action gets going, demonstrating a knack for modern choreography, the intrusive soundtrack kicks in, distracting with a pitifully incompatible lineup of popular tunes, which induces cringes rather than awe. Recensie