Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

Amy Adams was my favorite as Lois Lane, in a roistering film that happened to be shallow. Review

In the end, the sensation was positive and I almost felt relieved when Paul, already with his career and relationship ruined, could have some solace and rest. Review

Sometimes morbid, sometimes childish, its insensible posture adopted was able to shock at first, but after a while didn't bring about much pleasure. Review

Passion a manipulative murder story that is placed miles away from other thrilling works from the filmmaker’s past. Revealing to be ineffective and disappointing, I would skip this unnecessary remake. Review

When I think in its lack of pace, weighted delays, and excess of meticulousness, I see some limitations that could be easily avoided by shortening some long static shots and perhaps reduce the same grave silence used on every scene. Review

Call Me Kuchu was well edited by Katherine Fairfax Wright, using objective forms to express a complex matter, and making us realize that even the African vivid colors become pale with such limitations of the mind. Review

Actor Kresimir Mikic, almost a Croatian copy of Adrien Brody, wasn’t bad in his role, but in truth, this religious look at life's conception turned out to be messy and undistinguished in many aspects. Review

Despite pertinent in its vision, this third collaboration between helmer Hans-Christian Schmid and screenwriter Bernd Lange wasn't so satisfying, becoming an easily forgettable film. Review

The story’s limitation might not be a problem for the adventure genre fans, but failed to cause any surprising impact. Review

The confident performances were undoubtedly the best vehicle to convert this positive story in a worthy film. Review

Gulli became a sort of national hero and an enigma, as well as an inspiration for “The Deep”, a heartfelt film, which title certainly was inspired not only in the ocean’s immensity but also in what he felt during and after the tragedy. Review

Scott’s dependence on drugs became an important turning point on the couple’s rupture, but Liberace’s need of attention and appetence for younger boys, made us believe that no different ending would have been possible. An interesting biopic and a great piece of entertainment. Review

In my case, I found it an interesting story about anguish and sacrifice, which with a bit less theatrical tones and a bit more camera movement would have achieved better results. But certainly that won’t be an issue for Oliveira’s style supporters. Review

Showing a disconnected direction and tepid tones, Now You See Me comes in the same line of Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige or Neil Burger’s The Illusionist, but stays a few steps behind them, not guaranteeing a so rewarding experience. No illusions here! Review

With the boredom installed and several laughable scenes that were meant to be taken seriously, this is one of the worst films I’ve seen this year and a complete failure in terms of script, performances, and execution. Review

Cédric Kahn's direction was competent but not brilliant, in an actual and realistic movie that certainly works as an alert for the more ambitious, in times of economic crisis. Review

Alternating between peaceful silences and forced noises, with bucolic landscapes in background to compose the delicate cinematography, Either Way won my appreciation for all its simplicity. Review

Gimme The Loot has its slowdowns once in a while but has the merit of being so close to reality that sometimes I forgot I was watching a movie. Adam Leon has here a self-conscious debut as writer and director. Review

Found Memories is a sweet, melancholic, and rewarding piece of filmmaking, which didn’t need more than a few simplistic processes and passionate candidness to captivate. Review

This is a shallow study of a psychotic predator that can be compared to a terrible hangover caused by a few sour Bloody Maries! Review

As positive aspects we have: the eccentric and well-choreographed dances, and the costume designs, which fell short to create the intended emotional impact. Review

Baumbach’s choice for black-and-white didn’t bring major benefits, in a story that lacks tension in the conventional way that we are used to see, but conveys an attractive lightness and sweetness to depict a friendship that feels real. Review

The Best Offer proves a skillful Tornatore behind the cameras but in need of a more accurate and enthralling screenwriting. Review

Feminists may find it brave, but the brainless hunt depicted in Black Rock was incapable to catch, provoke, or intimidate, becoming a total waste of time. Review