Evil Does Not Exist

Bart Verhoeven van De Protagonisten

2024-03-17

Evil Does Not Exist is traag in de opbouw, maar bevat veel onderhuidse spanning. Spanning die constant voelbaar is, mede door de overduidelijke lichaamstaal van de inwoners van het dorpje. Het einde geeft stof tot nadenken... Lees meer

Filipe Freitas van Always Good Movies

2024-05-07

There’s a lot to drawn from Hamaguchi’s directorial sensitivity given that it’s rare to see a drama that makes such subtle sense of its subject matter. True to his style, he solidifies his position as one of the greatest filmmakers of our times. Lees meer

Hope Madden van Maddwolf

2024-05-15

Hamaguchi delivers some salient points on ecology while showcasing his skill with probing character purpose, motivation and the different ways they interact. Lees meer

Bob Mann van One Mann's Movies

2024-05-09

I really struggled with my rating of this one. Part of me found it tedious, dull and – yes – slightly pretentious. But there is no doubting the mood that is built up through the film’s leisurely pace. Then, with its surprise twist ending, this is a film that will stay with me for a very long time. Lees meer

Eric Hillis van The Movie Waffler

2024-03-29

Hamaguchi allows shots to go on for longer than is traditionally expected, only to abruptly cut just as composer Eiko Ishibashi's score is beginning to swell, a canny way to evoke the disruption the community is set to face. Lees meer

Victor Fraga van Dirty Movies

2024-01-20

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's reflection on Manichaeism is ambiguous, contemplative and gently gripping. Lees meer

Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen van I'm Jeffrey Rex

2025-02-23

It was a fascinating feature with moments of greatness that, however, didn’t fully nail the landing for me, despite being so sharp and effective in its first hour. Lees meer