Movie reviews of Ulkar Alakbarova

Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh deliver performances that will stay with you long after the final scene fades — haunting, beautiful, and deeply human. Review

The film dives deeper into mythology without losing the human core that made the original Black Phone unforgettable. Review

History of Sound is a visually masterful and deeply felt drama, best viewed as a poetic, hushed ode to regret, longing, and the enduring power of connection and song, even if its restrained approach occasionally risks prioritizing elegance over raw passion. Review

With The Testament of Ann Lee, Mona Fastvold crafts a powerful, complex portrait of one of America’s most important yet misunderstood religious figures. Seyfried’s portrayal of Ann Lee—bolstered by a stellar cast including Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Abbott—anchors a story that is both devastating and illuminating. Review

Lily James is exceptional in the role of Whitney Wolfe Herd, portraying both her strength and vulnerability with precision. Review

The Smashing Machine ultimately falls short of greatness. It is entertaining and watchable, but it never quite becomes the outstanding drama it wants to be. Review

Anchored by Murphy’s searing performance, Steve becomes a poignant character study and a bruised elegy for institutions under siege. Review

With sly touches of dark humor and Zlotowski’s sharp direction, A Private Life becomes more than a whodunnit. It is a haunting meditation on grief, memory, and the delicate threads that connect us across time, told through one of Jodie Foster’s most layered performances. Review

With Couture, Alice Winocour delivers an intimate, striking portrait of women under pressure. Anchored by Angelina Jolie’s raw, unforgettable performance, the film strips away the illusion of glamour and asks us to confront the battles hidden beneath the surface. Review

Scarlett Johansson’s Eleanor the Great, her first effort as a director, is quietly dazzling. Her approach is gentle yet assured, allowing humor, tragedy, and tenderness to blend seamlessly. Review

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You offers a tour-de-force performance from Rose Byrne, carrying what is essentially a one-woman show. Review

Quietly powerful and achingly real, it’s a film that lingers long after the credits roll. Review

Gerard Johnstone has once again proven his talent for balancing thrills, technology, and satire. This sequel is bigger and bolder, but also more introspective. Review

Straw is Tyler Perry’s most mature and harrowing film to date. It’s a blistering critique of systemic failure, told through the eyes of a mother who is not crazy, not criminal—but broken by a society that never gave her a chance. Review

Behind this dazzling narrative stands a dream team of storytellers who deserve thunderous applause. Review

What makes this installment soar isn’t just the action—it’s the writing. Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen deliver a screenplay that is razor-sharp, articulate, and emotionally grounded. Review

Through its seamless blend of heartfelt animation and live-action storytelling, the film bursts with color, humor, and tenderness. Review

What makes Drop stand out is not just its twisting narrative or relentless pacing, but how it toys with perception. Review

Affleck and Bernthal are terrific together. Their chemistry is raw and sincere, giving the film a heart that John Wick sorely lacks. Review

Brutal, shocking, and utterly uncompromising, Yadang: The Snitch does not flinch away from showing the ugliness of drug culture. Review

Naomi Watts delivers a performance filled with quiet strength and aching vulnerability. Review

The humor is sharp, the emotional beats resonate deeply, but the film’s greatest triumph is its leading lady. Renée Zellweger delivers a performance that feels effortless yet deeply layered... Review

Bring Them Down is a powerful and thought-provoking film that lingers in the mind long after the credits have rolled. Review

Michelle Dockery, Topher Grace, and Mark Wahlberg turn in performances that feel uninspired, as if they are just going through the motions. None of them elevate the material, and as a result, the film struggles to find any real spark. Review