Movie reviews of Dan Santos

There are some exciting moments and a few surprising twists, but in the end it does little to differentiate itself from other action-thriller films... Review

A thrilling ride, and ultimately a moving dedication to the soldiers involved in this mission and many others like them. Review

Thematically, Miyazaki manages to deftly blend a range of ideas. Review

Firth carries The Railway Man, and he makes the possibility of forgiveness in even the most difficult situations stirring. Review

Has its share of rousing moments, but it never becomes the sweeping inspirational gesture that it wants to be. Review

A mostly successful adaptation of a complex novel, with striking visual imagery and a solid central performance. Review

A fascinating insight into an important chapter in American literary history... Review

Focussing on average families and on average people makes the film’s hunt, and its moral quandaries, resonant and disquieting long after it ends. Review

Another mediocre action film which is forgettable on most fronts. Review

A fairly forgettable addition to both Emmerich’s filmography and the action genre more broadly. Review

The performances are compelling. Review

A stunning portrait and an incredibly moving experience, and memorable for all the right reasons. Review

Unapologetic in its candid depiction of the despair and gloom experienced by those seeking asylum. Review

One of the better recent entries into the coming-of-age film genre... Review

Highly entertaining and humourous, blending elements of the coming-of-age and comic book film genres deftly... Review

Whilst Elysium provides plenty of action-packed thrills and an immersive visual experience, the impact of its political and social commentary is lacking. Review

A reasonably well-executed action thriller, with an absorbing plot and enough twists and turns to keep audiences vested in the eventual outcomes. Review

A well-executed, frightening insight into the potential for genetic experimentation to go awry. Review

Highly entertaining and lots of fun – just remember to leave logic behind and abandon yourself to the ride. Review

This inspiring story of a young man’s rousing personal journey is all the more engrossing because of its basis on real events. Review

Compelling because it is a richly engaging character study set amidst the chaos of a post-9/11 world. Review

Tabu’s slow start establishes a slow pacing which undermines its other elements, and makes the film less engaging in the process. Review

Contains compelling performances and intertwined storylines, but it does not completely succeed in realizing its ambitions. Review

Deftly blends stylistic direction with critical, and at times comic, insights into excessive youthful gratification. Review