Filmrecensies van Jacob Richardson

Full of fun, heart and warmth, Lilo & Stitch is the rare Disney live adaptation that really works. Recensie

Overly long and a little messy, this final Mission Impossible is saved by the wild stunts and Tom Cruise’s irrepressible charm. Recensie

A darker than normal fare from Marvel, anchored by some wonderful actors and visuals, but also once again succumbing to the structural barriers of films like this. Recensie

A slower paced spy thriller, there’s a lot to like here; but some of the more cliche elements and the structure hamstring the film. Recensie

Surprisingly, despite its absolutely terrible story, A Minecraft Movie is undeniably funny, and that gets it a strong passing grade. Recensie

Much like the hands of its title character, A Working Man isn’t smooth sailing; but let go a little and you’re bound to have a good time. Recensie

Unbelievably tense, and incredibly well made, Warfare is an amazing war movie that leaves more questions than answers; but perhaps that’s the point. Recensie

Razor sharp, whippy and fun, Black Bag is a joy to experience in the theatre. Recensie

While not a complete disaster, and while possessing a charming lead performance from Rachel Zegler, the tonal shifts, all over the place cinematography, Gal Gadot and a handful of wildly animated dwarves makes this reimagining a misfire. Recensie

There’s nothing you haven’t seen before here, and the dual role De Niro plays can at times be distracting; but damn it is great to watch him play a mobster. Recensie

Bong Joon Ho’s post Best Picture return to cinemas is a little too absurdist, and a little too hamfisted, to be truly great; but there are some fun unique sci-fi moments here mixed with a wonderful lead performance. Recensie

A beautiful and subtly tense examination of a horrific real life story, that feels ripped authentically and heartbreakingly from a different time. Recensie

The Last Journey is a wonderful exploration of aging, that feels real and honest despite occasional digressions into contrivance. Recensie

In pursuing the intrigue and high-stakes of Winter Soldier, this new Captain America iteration replaces nuance and great action with CGI mess, nonsense dialogue and a plot that jumps around like a third of the film is missing. Recensie

A towering achievement, and a manifesto to creativity in its most pure forms. Recensie

A glorious, toe-tapping, inventive exploration of a man on the edge. Recensie

Mufasa doesn’t so much roar onto screens, as thud onto them with a woof. This one’s an absolute dog. Recensie

This third entry goes big on the voice talent and explosions, but loses much of the fun of the first instalment. Recensie

Gothic horror mixes with Eggers typical precision and remarkable performances to craft a frighteningly well realised reinvention of this cinematic classic. Recensie

A high-gloss, high-reward adaptation of the famous stage show. Recensie

The return of the swords and sandals action epic from the master himself captures some of the magic of the original, but doesn’t come close to touching its legacy. Recensie

Soulful, complex and wonderfully acted, Memory is a memorable watch for sure. Recensie

It’s undeniably ‘Happy’, but this Pharrell Williams doco feels a little gimmicky. Recensie

Gorgeously shot, remarkably tense and undeniably intriguing, Conclave is a masterpiece. Recensie