Movie reviews of Ulkar Alakbarova

Abducted in Plain Sight is a truly sad story that should be followed closely. It draws a thin line of truth and lie, trust and distrust and mistakes that can be a huge catalyst to something more horrifying than it is right now. Review

But this film has much more than that to offer, with all those mind-blowing facts, I should say, is a journey I wish, my dear reader, you will have enough courage to embark yourself on. Review

The Stranger is one of those rare documentary films that you will never get bored watching. As it revolves around a true crime, the filmmaker had a great strategy in place to tell the story so flawlessly. Review

It teaches to be good, to love genuinely, gratitude, honesty, discipline, to not discriminate children or anyone, acceptance, nurturing of the human personality, and more importantly, it emphasises that nothing is greater than human touch, hug and communication. Review

It has a simply splendid storyline about love, identity, courage and why the ability to be free from prejudice is a true medicine to happiness you will wish Johan to find a way to have by the end of his journey. Review

Adrift is a suspenseful, at times, slow-burning survival drama that drifts towards an emotionally devastating end. Review

Call Her Ganda is not an easy walk you think you can take as if you were in the park. The film forces you to see the dark side of society, military and the impact it has on the minds of those who did not get the chance to get enough education and respect. Review

Let the Sunshine In is an absolute delight to watch. Astounding direction, strong performances, dialogues, music, and in fact the entire film is a lost and found treasure that must be held as a last chance of humanity to survive. Review

1985 is very moody and beautifully performed by the entire cast; it is an exceptional narrative with deep meaning. Review

Grimsey is a piece of film that might make anyone feel lonely. Review

Silvana is one of the most extravagant and crowd-pleasing documentary feature about the Swedish rapper Silvana Imam, her journey, life and the change she wants to see in this world. Review

A Kid Like Jake is carefully crafted story that reaches right to the core of the problem, delivering what it intends right from the beginning. Review

While Octavio is Dead is far from being called a masterpiece, through its outstanding performances, sensual soundtrack and solid direction from Sook-Yin Lee, it turns into a solid piece that’s worthwhile seeing. Review

Evening Shadows is an astounding film with a charming touch. It’s so sweet and harmless it can warm any heart. Review

It touches quite a few complicated concepts and carefully explores the topic of pedophilia through suggestions and dialogues, superbly performed by Avi Malka, Neta Shpigelman and Noa Biron as Effi. Review

A Woman Captured is an incredibly intriguing movie, and in fact one of the rarest documentary features where the filmmaker is able to finalize the story with no need to follow up on it with a later one. Review

Show Dogs is an adorable film about dog pageant with the element of action and comedy, maybe not much though, but an acceptable level to sit through it. Review

Susanne Clement as Rae, Allan Hawco as Rae, and Shelley Thompson as Monica form an excellent trio. They fulfill each other on the set to create a magnetic attraction to capture the characters they portray in such an impressive way. Review

This is an enjoyable movie that will make you raise more questions and realize that the search of identity is a problem every community has without exception.… Review

Women of Venezuelan Chaos is an absolutely powerful film that is cleverly constructed in a way for the audience to grasp every detail. Beautifully narrated, it brings up so many emotions, vulnerability and yet the enormous amount of strength these five women portray, doing the best they can to walk on the unstable grounds of Venezuela. Review

Godard Mon Amour is a delicately crafted film from one master dedicated to another with a poignant look into how Godard left an impact on people that cared deeply about him or his work. Review

Breaking In is an impressive modern suspenseful thriller about the cat and mouse game between four criminals and one woman who is determined to show them how wrong they are about judging the capability of the woman and demonstrating who’s boss. Review

An impressive touch of Alexandria Bombach makes the viewer to leave their comfort zone and witness the reality of the twenty first century and how some humans are still worse than animals. Review

Despite the one-sided story that will lead to only one opinion, Stephen Maing’s film is still an excellent piece to watch. It’s well crafted, subtly narrated and points out so many important issues, one day I hope, can be solved. Review