Filmrecensies van The Massie Twins

Phoenix again gives a tremendous performance, while Gaga is more than adequate as a part-crazy, part-manipulative love interest, but the premise just doesn’t work. Recensie

While the information is important, despite getting into the weeds when it comes to the complex scientific names given to flowers and trees, this short documentary doesn’t quite know how to present it in a riveting way. Recensie

The characters don’t behave or interact in a sensible manner, the suspense and terror are essentially nonexistent, and the pacing is sluggish. Recensie

Ultimately, Girl, Interrupted becomes a performance piece, showcasing the talents of the cast over a riveting premise with complex, indelible activities in a snake pit. Recensie

The epic qualities of De Mille’s last directorial endeavor is impossible to ignore; consistently entertaining or not, the grandeur and scope is monumental. Recensie

Through biting conversations, philosophical observations on greed, guilt, the fallacy of choice, environmental destruction, and consumer culture arise, revealing some obvious yet revealing commentary on the good and evil in everyone... Recensie

The perspectives and commentary on display, however, are so specific that they’re unlikely to appeal to general audiences; the entertainment value is reserved almost exclusively for viewers familiar with, and amused by, England in the late ’60s, as well as those who could see it contemporarily, where its unorthodox structuring was most original. Recensie

The entertainment value of this information is questionable; viewers already inclined to learn more may be engaged, while others will find the pacing tedious, regardless of the importance of the material. Recensie

With its short runtime and minimal deviations from Brian’s accidental idolization and martyrdom, the picture is a considerably effective parody, particularly as it sends up the arbitrary interpretation of signs and symbols, the follies of blind faith, and the atrocities conducted in the name of religion. Recensie

At least the mood is reasonably airy and the pacing is fine, though the script should have been a little more ambitious with the adventure; it may be ultimately forgettable, but it’s entirely watchable. Recensie

While it follows a pretty basic formula, offering few major revelations, Transformers One nevertheless serves as an effective origins story. Recensie

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is exceptionally creative and, perhaps most important of all, a considerable amount of fun. Recensie

As every emotional angle is examined, from mourning to pity to apathy to anger, debates and negotiations arise, centering around legal recourses, livelihoods, and dedication. And each of the players emote exceptionally well, giving convincing performances as they strive to persuade one another of their stances. Recensie

It may not hold up well throughout the years, considering just how far visual effects have advanced, eclipsing many of the archaic technologies of the era, but the iconic wonderment of the thief battling puppet-like monsters, riding a winged horse, and soaring through the air atop a flying carpet are timeless. Recensie

The film is routinely engaging, even while running overlong and remaining thematically aggravating; witnessing a family torn apart by poor decisions (and weak-willed complicity) and heightened arrogance is as upsetting as it is entertaining. Recensie

At least The Slumber Party Massacre has a very short runtime, clocking in at less than 80 minutes, even if its pacing is so bad that it occasionally feels as if it’s an hour too long. Recensie

At least a handful of shots of decent gore and creative set designs make an appearance, but this Joel Schumacher-directed picture is so devoid of surprises, authentic thrills, and effective comedy that it’s chiefly a pitifully cobbled-together bore. Recensie

It’s equal parts charming and hilarious, boasting several spectacularly moving moments. Recensie

Psychological shocks and an unreliable narrator keep things engaging, even with brief lulls and a purposely frustrating timeline, presenting continual unease and uncertainty. Recensie

Though it’s terribly flimsy and not the least bit reformative, at least the parting scene is quite the punchline. Recensie

Ultimately, however, The Truman Show would have worked better as a straightforward sci-fi drama. Recensie

Sergeant York is one of the phoniest of all war pictures, exhibiting limited entertainment value, blandly stereotypical personas, a routine construction, and minimal genuineness. Recensie

The fight sequences are nicely orchestrated and mirthful, but too much time is spent attempting to flesh out all the interweaving character groups, causing tedious lags. Recensie

The bulk of this sequel is so shoddily made, ridiculously scripted, and poorly acted that it can barely be considered entertainment. Recensie