Movie reviews of Ulkar Alakbarova

Captive is a shocking documentary movie with some impressive archival footages. Review

The series not only survives, it becomes younger and younger every day, by conquering one heart after another. Review

Manchester by the Sea is superbly written and flawlessly directed by Kenneth Lonergan who captures the grief of one man in the most painful way possible. Review

It’s a ridiculously funny movie you would feel happy to watch with the entire family. It’s simple, cute and absolutely adorable film that will be and is loved, most likely, by any family who ever got a chance to see it before. Review

Barry Jenkins as a writer and a filmmaker makes an impressive trip into Chiron’s mind, by capturing his pain, confusion and struggle in-depth. Review

It delivers a message; it educates; it shows that history has never changed, but if it did, it was only for the worse. Review

Wiebke von Carolsfeld creates a slow-moving film, where like in life itself, nothing happens fast enough. Bringing a realistic environment, cinematography and well casted actors... Review

The Birdwatcher is a pleasantly surprising movie. Its narrative is friendly and acceptable for a wider audience, however, it may never reach that far. Review

Being 17 is another solid drama from Europe that will never stop to amaze me. Review

It’s powerful, haunting, extremely clever movie with the mesmerizing revenge story of a woman whose fate was decided the very moment when she takes the book to read. Review

Emilia Vasaryova as Eva is magnificent. Review

Family Member is an excellent family drama written and directed by Marinos Kartikkis. Review

It is a delightful family movie that you should invite everyone to see. Danny Glover who leads the cast is truly fantastic. Review

Noble Intention is still worthwhile seeing, that I am sure won’t leave you indifferent, even though sometime after you may forget that you have ever seen it. Review

The Bookstore is an indie film with some intelligent satiric approach. The lines written by Diamante are wickedly smart, quotable and memorable. Review

Wizard Mode explores the life of one individual whose every step will inspire you to do great things. Review

The best thing about The Battle with Satan is that it never tries to use forcible pressure to affect on the mind of the less prepared audience. Review

Land of Not Knowing is a film you would not expect to touch you so deeply. It’s real, heartbreaking and terrifying. Review

Performance delivered by Michalina Olszanska as Olga Hepnarová is vivid and memorable. She captures Olga’s insanity, loneliness in a way it may scare you sometimes. Review

It’s intelligent, carefully written and yet provides food for thought, that you as a viewer will have to reanalyze after you watch it. Review

Leyla Bouzid’s As I Open My Eyes captures the Tunisian picture so colorfully. She shows the life or the expectation the youth might have, and their parents who always must look over their shoulders and get ready to protect their loved ones when the time comes. Review

L’odeur de la mandarine is an excellent melodrama that concentrates on the story and never manipulates the feeling. Review

Even though Saint Amour is a charming story about a father-and-son relationship, it still fails to find the bottom line. Review

In the end, there is no negativity in this film, but only nail-biting storyline with some impressive performances that will fulfill any Friday movie night. Review