Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

Fast Charlie is a mildly entertaining little crime thumper that sufficiently delivers on its genre expectations. Review

As a sanitized tale that succumbs to the weight of its budget, Wonka comes across as formulaic and uninspiring. The excessive use of old-school songs becomes tedious, and the story lacks the expected magic and soul that usually populate this type of picture. Review

The elements may feel familiar, even hokum, but Ozon approaches the material with enthusiasm. The film ultimately rewards those seeking a light, feel-good piece of entertainment. Review

The film's scenes are exposed with a non-cumbersome beauty that elicits tears without being overtly tearful. Fremont concludes with warmth and optimism, infusing independent cinema with a breath of fresh air and a generous heart. Review

In reality, there's an element of outrage in this indirect call to civility, but the film feels somewhat slick and gimmicky. Moments with a stronger sense of real-life authenticity are juxtaposed with others featuring mannered dialogues and postures, causing the narrative to get bogged down in details. Review

The film doesn’t deliver enough as each development is unadorned and plain, lessening in emotional power and culminating in an unsatisfying ending. Hernandez's exploration of a misfit in conflict with the toxic masculinity of his environment ultimately misses the mark. Review

This provocative and controversial psychodrama skates on the edge of madness, unfolding methodically under Haynes’ compelling direction. Review

Abel Gance successfully tackled Napoleon's story in 1927, but Scott's adaptation is another missed opportunity to explore the complexities of France's most significant military commander and historical ruler. Review

Maiwenn manages to transform the manners and behaviors of the time into effective humor, but the film suffers from a disinterested, passionless performance by Depp, which contributes to the film's plodding pace. Review

The pair Loach / Laverty, who has been working together since 1996, leaves us at the doorstep of an intercultural consolidation one can only dream of. The intentions are noble but The Old Oak doesn’t really come off despite the painful dramas behind each character. Review

The structure may challenge some viewers, but those who stay engaged will find plenty of awkwardness offering a distinct cinematic pleasure. In summary, the surreal and ambiguity never dwindle the emotional stakes. Review

Although Morris' direction may be criticized for feeling somewhat static, there is a certain fascination in witnessing how le Carré, often labeled the ‘poet of self-hatred’, crafted novels that seamlessly blended imagination and personal experiences with unparalleled competency. Review

Abrasive at the surface but warm in its fleeting moments of reflection, the film muses and liberates rather than demands or confines. Review

Fincher makes a shift in the way he returns to the genre, keeping the audiences suspicious and attentive to every possibly relevant detail. Even if they take us nowhere, one still enjoys this restless feeling and unbending tension throughout. Review

The slow-paced developments serve to reinforce ideas, clarify relationships and positions, and establish a deep connection with the characters. And we are struck by the touching performance of Sofia Otero. This is a sincere and painful portrait that, while breathing intensely, avoids relying on pathos. Review

Despite potential in the machine-versus-heart dynamic, the film falters, and even Jessie Buckley's charm can't salvage an underwritten story that yearns for more depth. Review

The cinematography by Michael Latham has an exciting, alive quality despite the dusky tonality of the long nights captured in camera, but if you're seeking horror, thrills, or stimulation, this may not be the film for you. Review

We are caught in the gut with this painful reflection on the American history, transformed in a momentous, highly entertaining picture. Review

Compact and modest in its storytelling, this film can be both heartwarming and heart-wrenching in equal measure. Review

Hüller exudes dazzling charisma and oozes class with her performance, while Triet is at the top of her game, creating a precise, intelligent portrait of a free woman whose confidence and composure never seem shaken. Review

Despite the formless ramble of its structure and the emotional distance that impairs some its scenes, the film tackles an interesting topic and features reasonably solid performances. Review

Carney seemed inclined to embrace the realism of directors like Ken Loach, but then gets too busy honey-coating musical sequences marred by cloying sentimentality. Sadly, they never fill you up. Review

It falls short of realizing its full potential, with a conclusion that doesn't quite measure up to the rest of the narrative. Review

This amalgamation of gangsta-rap and gangland themes is a soulless misfire from a director we know capable of delivering better. Review