Filmrecensies van Filipe Freitas

I ended with a terrible sensation that the story didn’t give everything it should; just like an underdeveloped exercise that leave us wanting to know more about its characters. Recensie

Assuming the typical Italian exuberance, this satire never loses intensity, denoting genuine comical moments, stirring alienation, and powerful images. Recensie

Considering its story and genre, I believe it wouldn’t be easy to adopt a better approach in direction or create further excitement. Recensie

The Thieves can be stirring and electrifying, although many times is just show-off, making us anticipate some of its calculated tricks. Recensie

Its eagerness in combining mystery, humor, drama, and action, all at once, didn’t bring the expected results to make this epic more surprising or thrilling. Lee Byung-hun’s performance, and a few funny dialogues and situations, made Masquerade entertaining but far from fundamental. Recensie

Stoker revealed to be a catchy and consistent thriller. Recensie

I wasn’t particularly moved, having the impression that something was missing here. Great performance by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Recensie

The Bay might be an intriguing experience on visuals, but its phony tone almost never reached satisfactory levels. Recensie

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. Recensie

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. Recensie

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

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

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. Recensie

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

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

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. Recensie

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 Totally outdated!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

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. Recensie

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. Recensie

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. Recensie

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! Recensie

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. Recensie

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. Recensie

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