Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

Wahlberg and Russell’s performances are part of the thrills, assuring the steadiness that Berg’s approach failed to hit. Fair entertainment is assured, though. Review

Managed to spread some charm while showcasing heartfelt performances. However, it failed to become truly memorable... Review

As darkly funny as genuinely disturbing. Review

Despite all its flaws and one-dimensional characters, “Don’t Breathe” is a nerve-wracking experience. Review

A funny and somewhat eccentric ride onboard of a crazy train heading to a distant paradise called Busan. Review

Plainly uneven and somewhat scattered along the way. Review

Well acted and structured, “Imperium” guarantees the proper tension to capture our senses. Review

A good point here is counterpointing the weight of a politician’s private life versus the valid ideas turned into concrete plans that envision to make people’s lives better. Review

A genuine and articulate statement about human rights, well contextualized in its socio-political perception. Review

What this film has to offer beyond this idea and compared to other similar movies? Absolutely nothing. Production values are solid enough, though. Review

The Girl From Nowhere was never capable to achieve successfully its artistic pretensions, losing itself in devised conversations given in literate, philosophical, or nostalgic forms. All these aspects were carried out with inexpressive performances and a sense of fakeness in the most of its scenes. Review

In terms of performances, Christina Shipp stood out among the trio, in a minimally entertaining film that, even with some setbacks, did a lot with so little. Review

Stories We Tell is a touchy, funny, and incredibly interesting film that was conceived with a praiseworthy courage and high accuracy by a talented filmmaker who has so much to give. Review

I must confess I didn’t like the ending but that didn’t prevent The World’s End from becoming one of the most intense and hilarious comedies of the year. Review

Pure, weird, intelligent, and engaging, Sparrows Dance gives a new perspective to the romantic genre with delicious details on direction. Review

The score by Peter Von Poehl also does a great job in this aspect, aided by the simple but not less effective visuals, and an interesting cinematography. Review

Oprah and Oyelowo were never convincing, in opposition to Whitaker who played the butler with assurance and plainness. Review

Miller’s goodbye is fair enough to worth a look. Review

The states of mind change a lot along the story; funny arguments, wild and raging violence, brooding despair, frustration, joy, and ultimately an outstanding finale, make Scenic Route a hell of a ride! Now imagine all that, ironically presented beyond the limits of insanity. Review

Temple’s great performance convinced me of her character’s madness but didn’t absolve Silva from an obtuse plot that didn’t even know what to do with its ending. Magic Magic is a totally expendable thriller that lacks nerve. Review

Every single character in this film can aspire to be super-something, but Kick-Ass 2 is assuredly miles and miles away from being a super-movie. No more sequels of this crap... please!! Review

The performances are one of its strong features, and counted with the guest appearance of Jane Birkin. Review

Meteora is a rewarding and incisive film about desire, sin, faith, and human conscience, which comes strongly recommended. Review

Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard’s performances were positive but incapable to save this film from being an ordinary biopic. Review