Filmrecensies van Rachel Willis

Trigger Happy is, overall, a winning parody about the miseries of everyday living. Recensie

It’s hard to anticipate what might come next for Lucía, which makes the film and enjoyable watch even as it meanders off course from time to time. Recensie

While examining the ways in which violence begets violence can be interesting, Like Father, Like Son doesn’t have anything new to say on the subject. Recensie

There is something truly beautiful in what Terry does, and Aitken captures it all with warmth and sincerity. Recensie

The story isn’t without flaws, but the fast-paced, entertaining moments make up for the weaker moments. The overall feeling you get from the film is fairly satisfying, and without giving anything away, there is a sense of closure with the conclusion. Recensie

It’s hard to fault the film too much since Kerr paints such a touching portrait of a woman struggling to make it in a world that treats so many like her with such disdain. Recensie

The film excels in its ability to evoke deep, complicated emotions within families. Though we’re only given snippets of time with these characters, each moment adds depth to the overall picture. Recensie

What works for the film is the setting, the costuming, and the cinematography. They’re a pleasure to behold in a film that otherwise brings nothing substantial to the table. Recensie

Cascella has crafted a touching, often funny film about the ways people deal with their personal failings and hang-ups. It’s easy to connect with Walt’s unhappiness, and feeling of uselessness. It’s impossible not to empathize with Walt. Recensie

If you’re looking for something with the humor of Zombeavers and the whimsy of E.T., The Invisible Raptor is your movie. Recensie

It’s a shame there is too much going on for the film to really hone its focus. This one leaves a lot to be desired. Recensie

Duignan keeps the film from flying too far off the rails. The Paragon never feels weird for weirdness’s sake. Each element fits nicely into Dutch’s unusual journey. Recensie

On the whole, Sebastian is a well-written and well-acted look at how far a writer will go in pursuit of a good story. Recensie

Sugarcane is hard to watch. A content warning at the beginning of the film only prepares the viewer for some of the atrocities spoken of. Recensie

It’s an intriguing story that is as fascinating now as it was then. Recensie

The movie has a few weaker moments. Certain scenes are a bit too long, dragging down the film’s overall fast pace. But on the whole, Saldanha captures the spirit of the original story. Recensie

While there isn’t anything new to find in Man of Reason, that doesn’t make it any less thrilling to watch. Recensie

This is one of those films that tries hard to thrill you but sadly falls very short. Recensie

Dupuis’s writing is masterful. Paired with Pellerin’s stunning performance, we’re given a film that encompasses joy, devastation, and hope. Solo is a beautiful, passionate film. Recensie

As a whole, the movie has some hard-to-overlook faults, but the writing is good enough that it doesn’t really matter. Recensie

Allyn skillfully raises the tension as Ride progresses. At times, the dialogue falters as we careen toward the climax, but it’s impossible not to be drawn in to this compelling, heartbreaking story of a family struggling to survive in a ruthless world. Recensie

While narrative voiceovers can have a place in a movie (can even strengthen them), in this case we might have had a more relatable story if they weren’t relied on so heavily. Recensie

The practical fx are glorious. The storytelling is clever in that the story tells you nothing, but Nash’s thoughtful direction is enough. If you don’t like slashers, you won’t like In a Violent Nature. If you sincerely do, though, this film is not to be missed. Recensie

Smith’s film is an imperfect but humorous look at how one woman deals with these guy friends. Recensie