Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

It fails mostly on the ability to scare us. The characters are uninteresting, even when exposing their personal problems, and the horror scenes aren’t sufficiently persuasive or intense for us to hold our breath. Review

We are before an enjoyable, smart and sometimes disarming picture. And yes!…like most of the comedies it has a couple of silly moments, which in this case worked wondrously. Review

The dramatic side of the story was explored without being too sentimental but the conflict’s resolution was set up too quickly, without maturation, being the only drawback. Review

Made for the masses, its musical score just creates an illusion of great intensity warlike scenes and dramatic situations without any positive effect. To avoid! Review

Quality is present in the political movie of the year. Review

Not particularly funny, we may say that this was another trip of Woody Allen into the more and more trivial world of his ideas. Review

The main characters conveyed affection and care for each other without being slushy, but I didn’t feel much intensity or enthusiasm in the story, maybe because it was too straightforward in its narrative and didn’t give us enough time to absorb some details. Easy watching, though. Review

Maybe the final scene could have been better set up, but in general Killer Joe accomplishes its purposes with distinction. Review

The second feature film in two years by the Polish-Dutch director Urzsula Antoniak is very painful to watch and leaves you with a sensation of sadness and uneasiness. Vague on many aspects, some crucial situations seemed purposely created just for the pleasure of shocking. Review

The story is not sufficiently original or stimulant to be recalled. I consider it a movie to watch, but not to be part of my first choices. Review

Clearly above the average of most of thriller/sci-fi movies, it confirms Rian Johnson as one of the most interesting writers of the moment. I couldn’t fail to mention the little big actor Pierce Gagnon (in the role of Cid), an emerging talent with a bright future in the world of cinema. Review

With its languid sci-fi, the safety may not be guaranteed but a good dose of entertainment surely is. Review

I was anxious for the movie to end, just to confirm that nothing is distinguishable in Savages to deserve a look. Review

The excessive outbursts of violence are the mark of British Kill List, which fits all right in the horror/thriller genre. Review

The plot is not forced, as in some previous works, and the scathing dark humor makes the right balance to the despair conveyed by characters. Review

Honoring the art of theatre and give to these men the chance of dreaming with a better future by exploring their artistic capabilities. An unmatched play! Review

Unforgivable shows baffled feelings within a futile imbroglio of relationships. Review

No need to tell that the formula worked fine once again, even if the plot doesn't show the realism or steady consistency seen in other works. Review

Despite of the efforts made to turn Eden in a realistic and thrilling tale, the truth is that its goals weren't achieved, resulting in a totally forgettable movie. Review

Absorbing and forceful enough to surprise us. Review

For over two hours we can have an intense but also tiresome experience, testifying a real example of Russian patriotism and resistance. Recommended, for ones who have stomach for heavy content. Review

We can't really say that the movie is incapable of entertaining. What we can say is that it could have been less superficial in many aspects, including its underdeveloped characters and wobbly plot. Review

Basically about her work, yet focusing some important aspects of her private life, it shows with accuracy and objectivity the physical and psychological strength of this fantastic woman. Review

Being heart-breaking and visually stunning, I can point it as one of the best Miike's works, carrying all the glory and honor of a samurai. Review