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American Star (2024)
Excellent, ingenious and intriguing
Nowadays, when all pretense thrillers are forged on the repetitive formula, this excellent argument works with the humane element as no other ever conceived. Forget about the usual gratuity of the "shot-punch-bomb" genre and dive into the complex persona of a mysterious protagonist played with virtuosity by the great Ian McShane. The pace is led steadily along the movie, as the landscape contributes to the crescent tension until the astonishing ending. No frills, no disposable clichés, no chance to narrative gaps. A modern classic, essential and referential for the future moviemakers generations. Great!
Spoonful of Sugar (2022)
A hidden gem at the Prime Catalogue
If you like intelligent plots with a touch of bizarre and smart solutions, this is the film. Amazing acting, a sober direction and dark shades of obscure references anchored under the human psiqué (pay attention to 'The Shining' nod in the door sequence). Above all, no trace of the left-wing clichés that, nowadays, pollutes almost every script or the politically correct crap made in Hollywood. Just a tight screenplay that surprises and conquers the moviegoer with a slight touch of gore. The soundtrack also contributes to the result, along with LSD references that makes it more and more insteresting. A potential cult for the right audience.
The Dark and the Wicked (2020)
Boring boring boring boring
A collection of cheap gimmicks on "how to make a low-budget" horror. Gaps in the screenplay, loose ends and disgusting takes.
The Vast of Night (2019)
Yawnnnnn
Extremely boring and pretentious try to emulate the old and classic TV series. A collection of abusive long shots over steadicam fancy moves. Zero.
I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020)
A boring mess
The so called "indie cinema" finds its pretty sample here: first person narratives, pointless false hints and a confuse ending. A pretentious mixed bag of bad ideas. A true waste of time.
Central do Brasil (1998)
And the Best Actress Oscar went for...
Just for the record: Fernanda Montenegro, one of the best actresses in the world, lost for Gwyneth Paltrow at the 1999 Academy Awards ceremony. Incredible!
The Room (2019)
Simply amazing
If you think this is more one "haunted house average flick", surprise. A masterpiece in horror, with psychological subtleties. Watch it.