Filmrecensies van Eric Hillis

While McCarthy's films nod to clear influences, they're filled with moments of gob-smacking originality. Recensie

Unfortunately all of Perkins' good work in building this almost suffocating sense of dread is derailed when Cage's Longlegs eventually takes centre stage. The actor is horribly miscast it's disappointing to see him fall back once again on his over-the-top schtick. Recensie

It's a shame Maxxxine is such an empty experience as it's anchored by a tremendous performance by Goth as the sort of determined '80s woman who views Madonna's 'Material Girl' as a philosophical tract. Recensie

With its impenetrably murky picture and over-reliance on dialogue, The Last Breath might as well be an audio drama. Recensie

While there's a surprising amount of pathos here, it's interwoven organically with the action and comedy. Recensie

While The Sparrow lacks the depth of recent Irish dramas that have interrogated the soul of their nation (The Quiet Girl; Lakelands; That They May Face the Rising Sun), it's a worthwhile addition to this growing canon of films that attempt to get to the concealed heart of Ireland. Recensie

What makes The Conversation so gripping is how it readily pauses its thriller plot to allow us to spend time with Harry outside of his work. Recensie

For all its flaws, Kinds of Kindness is a reminder of why so many actors want to work with Lanthimos, as he offers the chance to inhabit the sort of bizarre roles that just aren't common in English language cinema today. Recensie

A Quiet Place: Day One benefits greatly from a pair of interesting and relatable protagonists, played engagingly by two fine actors, but it's let down by its lacklustre set-pieces. Recensie

What makes Rose so compelling is its ability to mine humour from the most fraught situations. Inger is very funny, but the movie is always laughing with her rather than at her. Recensie

This is a movie for old souls, for those of us who like nothing more than to plonk down on the sofa on a Sunday afternoon and watch what your dad would have referred to as "a good cowboy movie."... Recensie

As window dressing goes however, it's always visually appealing, as Nichols does a fine job of capturing the era without ever resorting to shortcut signifiers like news reports of Nam or race riots on background TVs. Recensie

For a significant portion of the film we're left watching a couple of characters bob up and down in the water as we wait for the shark to reappear, and it drags considerably in parts. Recensie

Gilford's photography background is evident in the gorgeous shots of fabulous people set against an even more fabulous SouthWest landscape, but you might come away wishing he had opted for a documentary exploration of this unique world. Recensie

There are moments of pathos that genuinely pay respectful tribute to the Blitz spirit. But to get to such moments you have to endure a lot of bad comedy and a whole lot of footage of buildings being hosed down. Recensie

Birthistle raises questions about how society deals with people like Kathleen, but she's wise enough to understand any answers can't be provided by a filmmaker alone. Recensie

It's difficult to describe the distinctively weird vibe created by the mixing of a capable if workmanlike cast and crew with a director whose bizarre vision they simply can't translate. Recensie

Of all the tributes filmmaking children have crafted for their parents, this is one of the more unusual, but the questions it raises regarding Miller's motivations in bringing this story to the screen only make it all the more fascinating. Recensie

With Sisterhood we're watching two films trip over one another. One is a drama about an Arab kid being told they're French while never feeling like that's really the case; the other an examination of how class, religion and culture shapes how young girls view their place in society. Both have so much potential that it's a shame El Hourch can't make them work in tandem. Recensie

The journey to that no doubt divisive ending is always engaging, if often unbearable in its unflinching look at how narcissism can make even the most good looking people seem ugly. Recensie

If Arcadian were a TV pilot it would be a perfectly serviceable set-up for a world to explore over several episodes. But as a movie it just doesn't get into the meat of its story quickly enough. Recensie

While Afsim ensures we like these people, he doesn't sugarcoat how they react to their victimisation. Recensie

For anyone who has had to bite their tongue or clench their fist for the sake of keeping a job they can't afford to lose, Ana is a protagonist to get behind. Not all heroes wear capes; some wear aprons. Recensie

That Hart manages to meld elements of social realism, black comedy and psychological thriller into such a satisfying concoction is a remarkable feat for such a first-timer. His script is cleverly constructed and filled with so many satisfying pay-offs that it could be taught in screenwriting classes as an example of low budget storytelling. Recensie