Movie reviews of Ulkar Alakbarova

The Witch in the Window has an interesting concept towards the end which makes it more twisted than ever. And that’s the best part of it, of course. Review

The best thing about “What Keeps You Alive” is how the filmmaker/director distances his film from the general concept of horror cinema and adds more art and creativity to it, making it absolutely unique and somewhat impossible to digest. Review

The Dark is a light horror film about searching of the soul when there isn’t. However, it misses an emotional part and some questions are left unanswered. Review

The Vanished is a suspenseful crime thriller where the cat and mouse chase begins between the detective, husband, and the vanished body. Review

Neomanila is a fine action drama from Philippines that does not mind opening up the wounds of the country through the silver screen and digs deep into corruption, vulnerability of minority and the ease the same government feels when it comes to sentencing people they don’t like to death without proper trial or verdict. Review

Mission Impossible – Fallout is an outstanding action thriller that has everything to offer to even the most indifferent viewer. Review

The concept touched upon in “Generation Wealth” is universal and happens all over the world, but the unique touch of Lauren Greenfield helps the film to portray the reality of a blunt world. It’s thought-provoking and unsettling in the way it was intended. Review

The main issue of the film is its writing that made no sense; to understand that clearly and be as objective as possible, I had to view the film twice to be clear about it. Review

Violence Voyager, technically, is an outstanding piece of art completely created on cardboard cutouts. It delivers a unique and refreshing experience to quite a complicated storyline. Review

Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura is an absolutely beautiful and moving film that promotes kindness, generosity and love. Review

Madeline Brewer’s absolutely chilling and terrifyingly convincing performance will get under your skin. Review

It will warm your heart, no matter how cold it might be outdoors. Review

Kasane – Beauty and Fate is an exceptional psycological thriller where the fight of ugliness and talent will have to meet in an equal battle. Review

Luz is an excellent horror movie revolving around character-study. It’s atmospheric, dark and intelligent. Review

The Outlaws is grim, gruesome and not for the faint-hearted. Certain scenes are not that easy to digest, if someone has enough courage to watch them with their eyes open. Review

Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot is a well-balanced, emotionally charged biopic that never tries to manipulate the viewer’s feelings. Inspiring and important piece, there is always something for any type of audience to learn from Callahan’s story, but more importantly that life does not end when there’s no hope. Review

The crazy atmosphere and non-stop entertainment will make your day. Review

Joko Anwar creates a dark atmosphere for his film with some impressive photography, delivers the right mood so the viewer can get freaked out every time something scary happens in the film. Review

Summer of 84 is a perfect mystery film with elements of drama and even horror. Review

The film provides an enjoyable ride where the main concept is the psychological test of two men to see how both of them handle their fears, helplessness and its implications which obviously won’t be the same. Review

An exceptionally deep movie about the struggle of youth and their way to find their true home in this world. Review

As the story unfolds, through the interviews of the brothers, you will be stumbled, find yourself speechless and maybe if not for certain, in tears. Because there is no other way to react to what has been told or shared through Tim Wardle’s documentary, one of the best ones ever made. Review

Costume, soundtrack and direction was at the top. The film itself had no gaps, and the lines written were intelligent and sometimes wicked. Review

Skyscraper is the perfect popcorn film that delivers the best it could to entertain the audience. Review