Movie reviews of Niels Matthijs

It's a good thing Shoalin Soccer is this much fun, because beyond its successful comedy aspect it's clear the film is somewhat lacking. Review

An interesting film. Review

Some impressive animation, a proper soundtrack and a warm, feel-good atmosphere... Review

There are so many things right with this film that it's easy to forgive its few shortcomings. Review

A rather simple and mousy little headfuck. Review

Finds a comfortable tone to talk about taboo subjects. Review

A modern martial arts classic. Review

A small delight. Review

An easy recommend. Review

If you like your action cinema over the top, make sure to give this one a try. Review

A dense and harrowing experience... Review

A film that isn't shy to pay tribute to its influences. Review

Aronofsky delivers the goods and reestablishes himself as one of the most talented and relentless directors of his generation. Review

Definitely recommend, unless martial arts cinema isn't your thing. Review

A fine reunion with a director who hasn't lost his touch and still stands as one of the top Hong Kong directors of this generation. Review

Lots of fun and it's fast-paced from start to finish. Review

A fine collections of shorts. Review

A movie with balls, with a strong female lead and a very clear sense of style. Review

A great film for a director just starting out in the business. Review

While not my absolute favorite Shinkai, it's definitely up there with his best... Review

One of the very best 90s Hong Kong martial arts films... Review

Hadzihalilovic delivered what I consider to be an almost perfect second feature. Review

Provides perfect closure to this film series and conjures up the genius of the first film once more, but I'm well aware this won't be everyone's cup of tea. Review

Quite stoic, mysterious and enigmatic, both plotwise and stylistically. Review