Movie reviews of Niels Matthijs

Aronofsky delivers the goods and reestablishes himself as one of the most talented and relentless directors of his generation. Review

Definitely recommend, unless martial arts cinema isn't your thing. Review

A fine reunion with a director who hasn't lost his touch and still stands as one of the top Hong Kong directors of this generation. Review

Lots of fun and it's fast-paced from start to finish. Review

A fine collections of shorts. Review

A movie with balls, with a strong female lead and a very clear sense of style. Review

A great film for a director just starting out in the business. Review

While not my absolute favorite Shinkai, it's definitely up there with his best... Review

One of the very best 90s Hong Kong martial arts films... Review

Hadzihalilovic delivered what I consider to be an almost perfect second feature. Review

Provides perfect closure to this film series and conjures up the genius of the first film once more, but I'm well aware this won't be everyone's cup of tea. Review

Quite stoic, mysterious and enigmatic, both plotwise and stylistically. Review

A damn good companion piece to the first film. Review

Quirky characters, smart ideas and plenty of creativity make for a fun, surprising and fast-paced comedy... Review

The combination of thriller elements with big drama is a tough trick to pull off, but Lee does it with such flair and conviction... Review

Feels light and breezy, while still harboring enough depth... Review

Yet another take on Sono's trademark style... Review

A superb example of how genre cinema can be elevated when the hand of an author is added to the mix... Review

They left Nihei's appeal and style intact, the action sequences are brutal and the megastructure looks as cool as it does in the manga. Review

The animation is top notch, the soundtrack is memorable, its universe feels alive and it goes out with a bang. Review

It's hyper-stylized, it's extremely daring and surprisingly well-balanced. Review

A feel-good film that hits all the important marks. Review

It's creepy, it's dark and tense from start to finish. The acting is top notch, the characters are interesting and the film looks and sounds great. Review

A pretty great film, but some familiarity with the director will definitely help you to appreciate it to its fullest. Review