Filmrecensies van Richard Alaba

More about appearance than substance. Recensie

This exploration of the transgender experience is both masterful storytelling and an eye-opening experience. Recensie

The film’s pleasure comes entirely from an intelligent script that makes wry observations of life’s ironies and people’s peculiarities. Recensie

This ordinary horror rises beyond its station. Recensie

Chastain plays all these characteristics to perfection. Finding a worthwhile message in this film is a challenge. Recensie

This minimalist narrative compacted tightly into 88 minutes feels so much bigger because it is. Recensie

This is a film rich in thematic ambiguity that remains open to interpretation all the way to its twisted climax. Recensie

A heart-achingly ordinary, funny and smart girl from the “wrong side of the tracks”. Recensie

Streep and Hanks give their most understated performances of recent times... Recensie

An engaging adult fairy tale that has more than enough charm for a full film of enjoyment. Recensie

This powerful but disturbing film reminds Australians of our history and need to reconcile with the past. Recensie

The unusual story format and characterisations are more enough to hold your attention. Recensie

This film comes close to being flawless... Recensie

Take extra tissues, but you will leave feeling inspired. Recensie

A deliberately disturbing film. Recensie

Fun, fast, and musically delightful. Recensie

While the plot advances glacially, we don’t want it any faster. Recensie

Whether you accept that message or not, this film offers a safety valve for anyone who feels crushed by the system. Recensie

Despite excellent filming and a well-crafted atmosphere of claustrophobic confinement, this film struggles to rise above a mediocre melodrama. Recensie

The script, dialogue, and characters are unconvincing, although the filming and period sets are excellent. Recensie

With an authentic voice and sense of place, this is a gripping allegory for the moral corruption endemic to communism. Recensie

You will not care about overdosing on clichés because this delightful and inspiring film is worth every minute. Recensie

One of the most enjoyable and entertaining films of the year. Recensie

Engaging, informative, and entertaining. Recensie