Movie reviews of Niels Matthijs

At its core it's a pretty straightforward comedy, but one that revels in its ability to embrace the weirdness and discomfort of a certain moment and stretch it to its extreme. Review

An easy recommend if you like films that don't conform to the norm, even so that doesn't mean you'll end up liking this one. Review

Zhang delivered a unique film that may not have fully matured yet, but is sure to convince some with its youthful enthusiasm. Review

It's a little mad, a little showy and often a bit incoherent, but in the end it's a hell of a ride. Review

Mongol isn't visionary, nor is it very original. It is really well made though... Review

A fountain of creativity, an alluring mindfuck and a touching love drama all wrapped into one. Review

A film that feels creative and original, but is also sweet, warm and comfortable at the same time. Review

Well recommended if you're looking for something small and intimate. Review

Extremely stylish, sports superb performances and combines smarts with relevance. It's a well thought-out mix of genres that dazzles from start to finish. Review

It's not Sono's most definitive film, but it's solid proof that he can handle more commercial projects... Review

If you take the silly premise for granted, there's actually a rather large variety of comedy on display here and even though not every joke will hit, a lot of them do. Review

A film that's rich in atmosphere, beautifully animated and with just the right amount of depth... Review

The presentation is flawless, the killer is grotesque and the finale is brutal. Review

An absolute stunner, an audiovisual experience that dragged me into its world and didn't let go until the final frame faded and the last note died. Review

While Left Bank may not be the most daring of films, the execution is pretty flawless, something that is absolutely key for a solid genre film... Review

It's different, fun, it looks great and its overall very creative. Review

The pacing, the visual quality and the kick-ass lead character make it very easy to forget about these minor quirks. Review

Once Gojira awakes there's still plenty of massive and all-destructive chaos to look forward to. Review

A pretty short film that does well highlighting Miki's unique brand of comedy. Review

It's moody and stylish but also grim and harsh when needed, while strong camera work, a solid cast and a unique blend of familiar elements sets it apart from its peers. Review

A stylish, smart and balanced Triad film, sporting a great cast, a characteristic soundtrack, a couple of witty setups and a fulfilling finale. Review

On the flipside, it's a wonderfully stylized, strongly realized and often completely baffling film that has both heart and brains and lacks any kind of commercial filter. Review

The actors are on point, the film looks great and there's a lot of fun to be had, especially whenever the films endorses its own mean streak. Review

By far one of the better Japanese investigation thrillers, then again the competition isn't all that stiff. Review