Filmrecensies van Filipe Freitas

The story is feeble, wrapped in sentimentalism and making use of a romance condemned to banality. So, the trouble here isn’t with the curve, or with Clint Eastwood, or even with Lorenz… is the weak plot. Recensie

The plan sequences are slow, frequently lacking intensity, while the content is too dense and lengthened. I could not feel any pity of the characters in this cold representation of Christian VII’s reign. Recensie

A few needless scenes could have been avoided with a better editing, yet most of its intentions were accomplished with mature determination. Recensie

Believable fantasy or unbelievable reality… Life of Pi is another example of magical cinema. Recensie

In Another Country features the lightness and charm of The Day He Arrives but without the consistency of its plot. Even so, agreeable moments of cinema are assured. Recensie

The recreation of childhood is attractively accurate, without leaving aside the political criticism and social considerations of those years. This is a powerful and sensitive film. Recensie

This severe disturbance of the mind will please the fans of psychological horror but not those who are looking for a good story. Recensie

Exhibiting a slow pace painted with dark tones, Killing Them Softly had potential to be even better. With a very simplistic plot and well prepared dialogues, it tried a smart move by linking the story with the US economic slump, fact that by itself doesn’t make it more special. Recensie

The good and bad incidents were well weighted to provoke our senses - tough moments, rudeness and disillusion are balanced with tenderness, hope and regret, in a movie that is engrossing most of the time, despite of trying to gain notoriety by lingering on not so crucial aspects such as the street fights. Recensie

For all that Lincoln lacks in emotion, it compensates with objectivity, simplicity of structure and historical portrayal. Recensie

Despite the effort, this wasn’t a strong start from Matthew Lilllard as director. Recensie

Beasts of the Southern Wild is a must see, visually astonishing, surprisingly emotional and filled with many unforgettable moments. One of my favorite movies of the year. Recensie

Realistic and precise, Paradise: Love has in the exhaustive repetition of its ideas, its main weakness. In my opinion it should have been shortened for at least 20 minutes. Recensie

With a big and luxurious cast, Cloud Atlas keeps you alert but it isn’t more than a mechanical movie, which only survives due to its agitated motion and accurate imagery. Recensie

The movie narrative focuses on the motives of the imposter but also hides a sinister side involving all the family, increasing its impact. Recensie

Regardless all the doubts, you can’t help thinking about this odd culture, even if the story never get us out from its routine. Recensie

It gives a class about marriage counseling where the actors shine but without much to take as a lesson. See it at your own risk. Recensie

The Island President shows the magnificent beauty of the islands in addition to the sad evidence of the ocean rising waters. Hope is still alive but the reality is very shocking and worrying, making us realize that this problem must be urgently solved. Recensie

This uncertainty thwarted any potential strength and originality depicted, depriving the viewer from taking it on a deeper level. Rachel Harris gets to be annoying on several moments in Robby Pickering’s forgettable debut drama. Recensie

If you don’t take Premium Rush too seriously, it can be entertaining and deliver some dizzying movement, but in case you do, you’ll find some flaws that might push you away. Recensie

Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly and John Goodman, the latter with two fantastic appearances, helped to make Flight memorable. Recensie

Good performance by the young actor Aneurin Barnard, as well as a promising first direction from the Irish Ciaran Foy. Recensie

Never boring, it shows the deplorable reality for those who don’t know what to do with so much money and the complete insensitivity and slouch when the things go wrong. It can be seen as a tragic-comic piece of live cinema and believe me, it worth the peek. Recensie

Using an engaging style and the typical colors from the Pacific lands, Boy covers father/son relationship and the power of forgiveness without being too sentimental or boring. For an agreeable matinee. Recensie