Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

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

Good performance by the young actor Aneurin Barnard, as well as a promising first direction from the Irish Ciaran Foy. Review

Never boring, it shows the deplorable reality for those who don’t know what to do with so much money and the complete insensitivity and slouch when the things go wrong. It can be seen as a tragic-comic piece of live cinema and believe me, it worth the peek. Review

Using an engaging style and the typical colors from the Pacific lands, Boy covers father/son relationship and the power of forgiveness without being too sentimental or boring. For an agreeable matinee. Review

If you like sturdy action, where the impossible becomes possible, this certainly is a film for you. Review

The story doesn’t rush to action. It warms the things up with some loose cases and quotidian life, until finally break into wild shooting scenes. Enough material to make us enjoy cop movies again. Review

The simple idea of a teddy bear having such a pretty girlfriend was a little too strained, reminding us of how unreal this story is. However, it works fine if you simply let yourself go by Ted’s frantic life. Review

Dark humor adorns the weirdness of the plot, making Alps a good choice for the alternative movies’ fans. Review

The cinematography is the only reason why you would want to watch this movie, considering that a few laughs of absurdity aren’t enough to make it worth. Review

Too many answers are left aside in a movie with good action scenes but lacking brain. I see it as a predictable and inconclusive story. Not recommended. Review