Arrival (2016)
by Felipe Rosa
Arrival: Denis Villeneuve’s film is a bit of a mindbender, but that’s the least
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Tag: sci fi
Star Trek Beyond
by Felipe Rosa
Star Trek Beyond: Justin Lin’s entry to the franchise is, at times, surprisingly and pleasurably low-key;
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Ex Machina
by Felipe Rosa
Ex Machina: a though-provoking, engaging science-fiction, Alex Garland’s film is a little jewel.
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
by Felipe Rosa
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2: Francis Lawrence’s work picks up where the previous film left off;
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The Martian
by Felipe Rosa
The Martian: Ridley Scott presents one thoroughly exciting and entertaining film. The story, in broad strokes,
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: adventure, sci fi
Jurassic World
by Felipe Rosa
Jurassic World: Colin Trevorrow’s film is a great example of the difference between creating tension and simply having a scary moment;
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Jupiter Ascending
by Felipe Rosa
Jupiter Ascending: the Wachowski siblings present a high-concept story that doesn’t make much (or any) sense,
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Big Hero 6
by Felipe Rosa
Big Hero 6: Don Hall and Chris Williams present a typically polished and entertaining (if not completely inspired) animated movie; the story is touching and funny, but not fully earnest. The animation, by the other hand, is spotless; the environment is rich and great to look at, while the character design is varied, making each one of them unique. In particular, Baymax is a great character, with his looks greatly complementing his personality traits. The accompanying animated short, Patrick Osborne’s Feast, a lovely and great-looking […]
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
by Felipe Rosa
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1: Francis Lawrence’s film is heavy on set-up and light on payoff, a disappointing combination. The story continues to expand the world and its mythology, but what’s new is not particularly interesting (and it moves into a more generic dystopic setting); the main issue, however, is that there simply isn’t enough at stake for the main characters (in other words, the film is too light on action). Visually, it’s drab and unappealing. The veteran cast already […]
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