Movie reviews of Filipe Freitas

Daniel Henshall plays magnificently well the role of John Bunting, a confident and absolute ruling man who fancied himself as a superior being. I don’t feel like visiting Snowtown after watching this! An hypnotic and scary independent film. Review

Most of the gags were too formulaic and too dumb to be funny. In a quick summary: I got bored most of the time and I don’t recommend this one. Review

Austrian actor Markovics makes his debut as director and the result is Breathing – a movie with personality. Review

Thorough cinematography, genuine acting and a stylish directing is what you can find in this artsy South African movie. Review

The initial mystery and suspense soon gave way to endless court sessions. Unfortunately the movie wasn’t able to keep the level shown in the beginning - decaying slowly towards the end. Review

Reveals a smart plot within a clumsy style, where lots of betrayals take place, involving police, government and drug cartels. Review

I was expecting more from this movie but it revealed to be a big disappointment since the beginning. Its special effects and some jokes were ok while the complex script was completely unlikely and dull. Review

Using intercalated images of war and post-war time, it revealed to be more depressing than informative by only showing another singular case of a man with particular taste for killing and whose life was wrecked by war. Review

Starting from a real case of murdering in Texas, Herzog conceives this superb documentary about death penalty. Review

In the first 30 minutes has shown some suspense and no idle moments but soon softened with the help of a repetitive oriental score throughout the film. I was pleased to know more about this woman but the movie didn't impress me. Worth watching taking into account the information provided. Review

Ferrara picks up the trend and releases a movie about the end of the world. The lull that most of the characters have shown was a bit hard to swallow. Review

The story despite being stereotyped and showing repeated wild action, turns out to engage, following the same path of Sverak’s previous works where fantasy, comedy and family entertainment are common. Review

Always concerned in shocking us somehow, this feature represents the eternal battle between good and evil wrapped in supernatural ambiguity. Bewildering but not original. Review

Despite this obvious arrangement, I would recommend it since it manages to be light and sensible within such a heavy subject as death. At the end you’ll feel comforted. Review

We can feel their pain even without overdramatic or sentimental scenes showing up. Review

Steven Soderbergh proves that a great cast doesn't always make a good movie. For me it looked like a baffled though unsalted espionage story with a bunch of karate strikes in order to look fancy. By embracing an overworked theme, Soderbergh took some risks but at the end not much is left to be remembered. Review

It simply shows us in a raw way how the things are, unfolding the pain underneath the actions and leaving us with a bitter taste in our mouths. An heavy experience. Review

Through a poignant humor and an uncanny style that gives particular attention to the image composition, he continues to fill the screens denouncing society issues and telling us that if you do the good you’ll be rewarded. Review

It touches on certain crucial issues concerning the clash between assumed gays and society. We are before an outspoken movie...simple but effective. Review

Their own personal problems are also a key factor and Kaye plays with it to manipulate our feelings. Demonstrating to be pretentious in many ways it has simultaneously the ability of grabbing some of our attention. Review

Despite all the information that passes through, it reveals to be a shallow movie. It would need more enthusiasm and rhythm to avoid to fall in banality. Review

A colombian childhood drama where the horrors of war are shared with the pleasures of playing soccer. Review

Although the strong performances and eminent tension involved, there were a few staged situations (including the end) which did not enhance the final result. Curious enough to worth a look regardless the final impression that could have been better explored. Review

This plot could be true and it is from here that comes its main strength. Review