Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

Made for TV, it doesn't have the strength of American Splendor, the big success from it's director. Based on a real case, it's a false documentary capable of amusing but certainly not a big deal. Review

It has nothing new to say about the subject but in fact some ideas presented are fresh and the humor is remarkable. Light and no more than enjoyable. Review

A violent drama with substance. Hard to watch at the beginning, slowly we're able to get the point of view of the dynamic director, writer and actor Ik-Joon in his impressive debut. Review

Lacks some enthusiasm and drags here and there. However the story based on the Checkov's play is interesting and the characterization invoking the period is quite alright. Review

In this unconvincing thriller we have solid performances but the story isn't interesting enough to make us stick to it. Review

A bit predictable in its mixed amorous betrayals, could have been much better in many aspects. However it guarantees some entertainment in a melancholic mood. Review

It succeeds by showing clearly the ideas and operating methods of one of the most feared terrorist groups of the 70's. A docudrama filled with action. Review

The hand of Almodovar is there and we are able to recognize his usual style but the plot lacks power as it reaches the end. It promises much more than it gives. A frustrating picture. Review

This kind of apocalypse doesn't thrilled me nor convinced me at all. Completely forgettable and out of balance. Review

Influenced by Ken Loach this is the third movie from Peter Mullan. In a raw mood and with a kind of an indie-style, it holds terrific performances to get us focused on the subject... Review

Another dull movie about adolescence. As expected it has a very low level of maturity becoming tedious and it's jokes are never succeeded. Review

Very well thought and done, based on a beautiful lyrical reflection about getting old. Simple but deep plot with a fantastic photography. Review

Good cinematography and good acting in general, but it could have been more ambitious in a theme so much revisited in the past. Review

With some questionable coincidences, it's not so deep as it would like to be despite of showing some powerful scenes. Review

Consegue fazer-nos suspirar de angústia e desconforto, com o fim do mundo para estas personagens a ser encarado com tristeza e resignação. Review

Tudo muito arrumadinho e bem preparado até ao combate final, num filme que entretém sem deslumbrar. Review

Visualmente irrepreensível e denotando um fantástico trabalho de luz, onde as imagens reais se misturam com a pintura, é realmente uma experiência única a não perder. Review

A narrativa é bastante interessante, com a visualização das diversas histórias contadas, mas aqui e ali o filme arrasta-se, fazendo com que se vá perdendo o interesse rumo ao final. Review

Filme bem actual que faz uma excelente caracterização dos homens do poder de um banco de investimentos, após detectarem que estão à beira da falência. Review

Não nos leva a lugar nenhum, mas tem o mérito de conseguir manter os níveis de adrenalina elevados. Review

O argumento não convence, dando a nítida sensação de que a parte de ficção científica foi colocada apenas para servir os propósitos do desfecho final. Review

Sem grande show-off ou floreados desnecessários , The Robber baseia-se na vida real de Johann Rettenberger, um maratonista que tinha como hobby assaltar bancos. Review

Num misto típico de humor e violência, acaba por não superar as expectativas e faz-nos questionar: onde é que eu já vi isto antes? Review

Excessivamente longo, por vezes torna-se aborrecido nas partes em que a polémica não está à vista, mas transmite bem a ideologia anti-capitalista defendida por um homem que foi responsável por diversos massacres ao longo das duas décadas que esteve no poder, recorrendo a um regime brutal e opressivo. Review