Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

I liked how the light was used to create intimate, warm images, along with the spirited, wordy dialogues. A couple of scenes, however, seemed utterly misplaced, as if coming from nowhere. Nothing really serious, in a movie that was never boring. Review

Dean Martin’s tune That’s Amore annoyingly fills our ears over and over again, in a movie that was only able to impress through its beautiful southern Italian landscapes. Review

Its leisurely pace might drive off many viewers, but actually, it manages to show sensitivity without being corny. Review

Despite its strangled spirit and implausible ending, Sidewalls still has its enjoyable moments, intercalated with riveting images of concrete, steel and glass. Review

Sometimes ludicrous, sometimes sober, Camille Rewinds counts with a competent execution but stumbles in a borrowed back-to-the-future tale that will not stick in my memory. Review

Despite the coldness and low profile maintained, A Hijacking cannot be disregarded, avoiding being manipulative and conveying a sensation of truthfulness. Review

Staunch rock fans should be pleased with the vitality and intensity evinced in Sound City, while the others probably will remain indifferent. Review

The restrained tension worked strikingly well, whereas minor flaws didn’t have significant expression in the final result. Rohrwacher and Yle Vianello, are to be congratulated in their debut direction and acting, respectively. Review

The choreographed fight scenes along with the final moments seemed too fabricated to impress, while the performances were drab. Totally outdated! Review

With natural performances and a way of filmmaking that refuses to be standardized, Everyday feels authentic, mixing moments of intensity and pain, with other of tenderness and beauty. Review

Without any shame or complex, Porfirio says a lot about humanity and justice, at the same time that points a finger at the incompetent Colombian state. Review

The savvy director Alex Gibney, made the interviewees show their anger and indignation without exploiting them emotionally. Sufficiently explanatory to show the world the demonic crimes hidden by Catholic Church. Review

It showed constant concerns on giving a frenetic image and impose madness everywhere and in everyone, to the point of becoming disarticulated and, not infrequently, ridicule. Not even suitable for crazies! Review

Everything is surrounded by misery due to the Balkan conflict and actual economic crisis, but Rahima’s love for her brother will give her strength and hope to fight for a decent and honest life. Even if she has to face social class differences, religious prejudices or slanders. Review

Lore is subtle but incisive, proving that no fuss is needed to make a competent film. Its meaningful story, acute images, and immense heart, were enough to make it special. Review

Even employing a primitive approach, it managed to bestow some freshness to an old and recurring tale. Review

It’s A Disaster didn't spark a lot of laughs but let out some amusing energy with its screwball tone and laudable finale. Review

Soderbergh expressed his versatility through designed camera plans and magnificent close-ups, highlighting the coldness of the characters, but never neglecting the gripping atmosphere. Reliable side effects are guaranteed from watching this one. Review

It was a shame that the movie hadn’t totally assumed the weirdness suggested in some moments, opting instead for a more formulaic approach. Positive aspects: the performances, and Robert Duvall's magnificent trip on LSD. Recommended with reservations. Review

Unstable and unemotional, Dormant Beaut" counts with good performances but doesn't add anything relevant to the matters in question. Review

A strange, dazzling light was used within a simple direction, in a respectable film where the ideas reign in detriment of technical details. Review

Joyful moments aren’t abundant in a depressing film that carries ‘I can cope with my life’ as purpose. Review

I cannot say this is a bad movie; its story is just not thorough enough to be remembered in its genre. Still, this robotic-crime-comedy should please those who have a taste for low-key crime films with a hint of futurism. Review

The idea behind Warm Bodies has to be seen purely as amusing or comical, otherwise it would look ridicule. Although this film had the potential to be better, Jonathan Levine maintains his work interesting after the successful 50/50. Review