Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

Sister hits the target, confirming Ursula Meier as a creative writer and influential contemporary filmmaker. Review

Trintignant and Riva were splendid, in another masterpiece from a genius filmmaker. Review

Not deep enough to be memorable, this movie will probably work if you are looking for a laid-back session or a movie not to think about. Review

The story is feeble, wrapped in sentimentalism and making use of a romance condemned to banality. So, the trouble here isn’t with the curve, or with Clint Eastwood, or even with Lorenz… is the weak plot. Review

The plan sequences are slow, frequently lacking intensity, while the content is too dense and lengthened. I could not feel any pity of the characters in this cold representation of Christian VII’s reign. Review

A few needless scenes could have been avoided with a better editing, yet most of its intentions were accomplished with mature determination. Review

Believable fantasy or unbelievable reality… Life of Pi is another example of magical cinema. Review

In Another Country features the lightness and charm of The Day He Arrives but without the consistency of its plot. Even so, agreeable moments of cinema are assured. Review

The recreation of childhood is attractively accurate, without leaving aside the political criticism and social considerations of those years. This is a powerful and sensitive film. Review

This severe disturbance of the mind will please the fans of psychological horror but not those who are looking for a good story. Review

Exhibiting a slow pace painted with dark tones, Killing Them Softly had potential to be even better. With a very simplistic plot and well prepared dialogues, it tried a smart move by linking the story with the US economic slump, fact that by itself doesn’t make it more special. Review

The good and bad incidents were well weighted to provoke our senses - tough moments, rudeness and disillusion are balanced with tenderness, hope and regret, in a movie that is engrossing most of the time, despite of trying to gain notoriety by lingering on not so crucial aspects such as the street fights. Review

For all that Lincoln lacks in emotion, it compensates with objectivity, simplicity of structure and historical portrayal. Review

Despite the effort, this wasn’t a strong start from Matthew Lilllard as director. Review

Beasts of the Southern Wild is a must see, visually astonishing, surprisingly emotional and filled with many unforgettable moments. One of my favorite movies of the year. Review

Realistic and precise, Paradise: Love has in the exhaustive repetition of its ideas, its main weakness. In my opinion it should have been shortened for at least 20 minutes. Review

With a big and luxurious cast, Cloud Atlas keeps you alert but it isn’t more than a mechanical movie, which only survives due to its agitated motion and accurate imagery. Review

The movie narrative focuses on the motives of the imposter but also hides a sinister side involving all the family, increasing its impact. Review

Regardless all the doubts, you can’t help thinking about this odd culture, even if the story never get us out from its routine. Review

It gives a class about marriage counseling where the actors shine but without much to take as a lesson. See it at your own risk. Review

The Island President shows the magnificent beauty of the islands in addition to the sad evidence of the ocean rising waters. Hope is still alive but the reality is very shocking and worrying, making us realize that this problem must be urgently solved. Review

This uncertainty thwarted any potential strength and originality depicted, depriving the viewer from taking it on a deeper level. Rachel Harris gets to be annoying on several moments in Robby Pickering’s forgettable debut drama. Review

If you don’t take Premium Rush too seriously, it can be entertaining and deliver some dizzying movement, but in case you do, you’ll find some flaws that might push you away. Review

Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly and John Goodman, the latter with two fantastic appearances, helped to make Flight memorable. Review