Filmrecensies van The Massie Twins

Like his brief foray into the larger areas of Romania, this production is nothing more than a peek into his early life, devoid of any information that would make his hard-won survival and perseverance cinematically inspiring or poignant. Recensie

While Takahashi’s story is compelling and infuriating – the injustice is colossal, particularly with the distrust and corruption of law enforcement agencies – the manner in which it’s told is choppy and disjointed. Recensie

It’s in the orchestration of action sequences that this film excels. But by the conclusion, the running time proves to be too much, drawing out what should have been a much more thrilling, personal adventure... Recensie

The pacing is too slow and the humor spread too thin to sustain this trite script, even if its box office takings relate the opposite, boosting the careers of virtually the entire cast. Recensie

Sadly, the innovative qualities from the start aren’t enough to carry this film through to a truly satisfying conclusion. Recensie

And though it’s quick and simple – an excellent tale for a short subject – it’s not particularly rewarding; the revelations at the end aren’t enough to counteract the disgusting nosiness of the teacher. Recensie

While the premise may not be thoroughly original, the execution and artistry are fantastic; it’s short, well-paced, and consistently appealing to look at. Recensie

Thunderbolts* is entertaining in all the usual ways, but can’t quite muster an identity of its own, or a novel approach that could make it stand out from the rest... Recensie

What is not so impressive is the entertainment value; it’s difficult to remain engaged in such a generic formula for a story, where elements of Knute’s life move forward steadily, plainly, and uneventfully. Recensie

Though Show Boat is a historically significant production, its construction feels very much like a straightforward generational tale that had music inserted – somewhat incongruously on occasion – into a premise that wasn’t entirely fit for it. Recensie

It may pose farfetched confrontations and wrap up too neatly at the end, but the careful plotting, the earnestness of its design, and the quality of its actors really help to sell the narrative. Recensie

Alongside Cade’s boilerplate characterization, every action trope seems to make an appearance, including eight-on-one fights, extensive reconnaissance/surveillance efforts, respect given to fellow killers, chases and evasions, vehicles exploding upon collision, and plenty of shootouts. Recensie

Even though it doesn’t amount to much as an original horror-comedy, it’s routinely satisfying, largely because it paints the villains with broad strokes and then gives audiences what they want to see in terms of ferocious comeuppances. Recensie

There’s a bit of comedy, adventure, winsomeness, charm, romance, and zaniness, but the overall amount of fun is limited. Recensie

When it’s funny, it’s very funny, but when it’s overly familiar or repetitive, it’s obviously so. Recensie

It’s exceptionally goofy and nonsensical, ending once again with a skit that cuts off too abruptly, but enough of the humor sticks that it’s still modestly entertaining. Recensie

It’s as if Guys and Dolls merges too many types of musicals, always uncertain of what tone it wishes to strike. Still, the climax and finale are funny and charmin... Recensie

While there’s a save-the-world type of plot afoot in this thoroughly uneventful musical drama, the film is unable to establish the scope of its framework to the point that it feels comprehensive or epic. Recensie

For a fantasy-like bit of escapism, it isn’t without its satisfactory moments. Recensie

Creative visual repetitions; the embarrassing yet hysterical gag of an unimpressive blind date; upbeat songs; and an absurd, raucous, joyous finale, let On the Town remain an entertaining vehicle and stepping-stone for its star Kelly, who also co-directed with Stanley Donen. Recensie

It’s difficult not to appreciate the environments he’s crafted, while Pattinson is exceptional in his multiple-role performance. But for a picture that should have had so many shades of gray in its moral examinations, Mickey 17 is awfully black and white. Recensie

While it’s all agreeable and pleasant, it’s far from outstanding; it’s a very basic, formulaic, moderate inspirational drama. Recensie

The performances are fine and the weightiness of the subject matter is evident, but the script is routine and sterile, carrying on too long for the pacing to maintain interest, and ending on an unconvincing speech of inspiration. Recensie

The singing is exceptional, made more phenomenal by the fact that Spacek does her own crooning, performing Lynn’s music in such a striking fashion that anyone’s first guess would be that it couldn’t possibly be Spacek’s voice. Recensie