Movie reviews of Ulkar Alakbarova

Powerfully shot by director John Hsu, Detention offers a dark historical view by introducing it in a subtle way. Review

A Witness Out of the Blue is a suspenseful crime thriller that literally shines in every scene. Review

Director Brea Grant delivers one of the most extravagant indie horror films that is well-acted, dull as it could get, yet enjoyable throughout. Review

The Reckoning is a solid historical drama with elements of horror that can be appreciated by film lovers. Review

Fried Barry is quite a strange film indeed. Review

The beauty of the film is not about who is wrong and who is right. Writer Carl Ellsworth pens an excellent story that literally puts the audience in the middle of two people asking to judge for themselves. Review

Black Water: Abyss is a decent and watchable horror thriller that won’t leave you disappointed. Review

Easy Does It is a silly film that won’t hurt anyone’s feelings. Review

Back to Maracana is a simple but beautifully painted portrait of a father-and-son relationship. Review

The film continues exploring the extraordinary life of Marie Curie, her intelligence, and how the radioactive elements affected her and her family. Review

As for the premise, of course, you may find it repetitive and predictable. But when it comes to films like The Old Guard we should not set extremely high expectations rather sit back and enjoy the action. Review

The beauty of Olympia is in its simplicity. It allows the viewer to see a top-notch actor from a very real, no frills perspective. Review

365 Days is the most astonishingly dull movie of the year. Review

Made in Bangladesh is a bold and suspenseful thriller that offers a nail-biting narrative. Review

Steve Carell and Rose Byrne shine in every scene like a pro. They are funny as always, intelligent and wicked. Review

Is entire journey is captured in a well-structured documentary that will remind you more of a suspenseful thriller from the perspective of a cruel yet compassionate reality. Review

I Am Samuel are important to be told. It teaches us humanity, to be more compassionate, and see a profound example of what does it mean to be a simply genuine being with the only desire to love whomever he wants. Review

Softie is a must-see film. But you must be prepared for the gut-wrenching scenes some may not be able to handle. Review

It’s intelligent, super engaging, and fun to watch. There is never a moment when you feel that this or that info you learn was less important. Review

The Earth Is Blue As An Orange delivers another perspective of the unnecessity of war and why art is the one thing that can prevent it. Review

What a camera can do is to provide its own examination of events for us to see, understand, and even feel it if necessary, which is what Reunited succeeds in achieving. Review

It is a sad and uplifting story at the same time. Review

This is why watching Immortal is heartbreaking. Review

Influence is a must-see documentary not just because of its subject matter but how it’s been presented. Review