Chaos Walking (2021)

An all-male human colony goes through a shock when a ship with a female pilot crashes nearby.

'Chaos Walking' is an adaptation of a beloved YA Sci-Fi novel. With a ridiculous idea (men's thoughts are constantly exposed to those around them), the film has something to say in terms of entertainment, but as an artistic creation, it leaves a lot to be desired.

Director:  Doug Liman    

With: Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, Demián Bichir, David Oyelowo, Mads Mikkelsen

Rating: 6.3/10

Onward (2020)

Two elf brothers, very different to each other, embark on a magical adventure to see their father one last time.

'Onward' is a fantasy animated film, with a family story that has appropriate messages about tolerance, accepting each other's differences and recognizing hidden qualities. Fun and emotional

Director:  Dan Scanlon      

With: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer

Rating: 8/10

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Spider-Man seeks the help of Doctor Strange after his identity is revealed.

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is the latest in a long line of films with the much-loved hero. It is quite original, fun, nostalgic and interesting due to the presence of Doctor Strange and many of the characters of the past iterations.

Director:  Jon Watts       

With: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jamie Foxx, Jon Favreau, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire

Rating: 8/10

Uncharted (2022)

Nathan Drake finally uses his vast historical knowledge after Victor "Sully" recruits him to find famous lost treasures.

'Uncharted' is an Indiana Jones-type adventure film based on a beloved video game franchise. This movie is mostly based on the latest game, Uncharted 4, but with a few key changes: new characters (like Chloe Frazer), many renamed characters (Nadine Ross became Braddock), and Nathan Drake is only just beginning his career instead of having retired with his wife (who is completely missing from the movie). The film is decent, with popular actors who carry their role well, but a bit maybe... diluted. Overall, it's still satisfying, probably much more so if you haven't also played the game.

Director:  Ruben Fleischer    

With: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle

Rating: 7/10

Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)

In a post-Avengers: Endgame world, Spider-Man tries to do things normal for his age, but the fate of his superhero persona gets in his way.

Another movie from the endless series of features in the current Marvel Universe. It's a pretty entertaining film, with some quite original and more appealing ideas and plot for an audience so fed up with the same type of villain. Which is really very refreshing, but as a movie, Far From Home can't be considered anything more than just a filler one.

Director:  Jon Watts     

With: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei, Zendaya

Rating: 7/10

The Devil All the Time (2020)

Mini povesti ale unor personaje cu intenții și acțiuni îndoielnice ce sunt conectate între ele fie geografic, fie prin sânge sau de elemente pur întâmplătoare. 

Un film drama ce concentrează cele mai îndoielnice caractere posibile într-un exercițiu in a evidenția diversitatea fațetelor umane. Autorii au probabil anumite convingeri legate de existenta unei sorti și a moștenirii păcatelor părinților și legate de karma ce sunt discutabile dar tabloul rezultat este convingător, bine pus în valoare, și un bun predicator al prezentei unei organizări quasi-aleatoare în evenimentele sorții umane. 

Regia: Antonio Campos    

Cu: Donald Ray Pollock, Bill Skarsgård, Tom Holland, Haley Bennett, Sebastian Stan, Riley Keough, Jason Clarke, Robert Pattinson, Eliza Scanlen

Rating: 8/10

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The Lost City Of Z (2016)

Povestea reala a lui Percival Fawcett, un pasionat explorator disparut in anii '20 cautand un misterios sat amazonian.

Un film foarte frumos, despre vise si ambitii si obstacolele si sacrificiile reale intalnite pentru indeplinirea acestora. Pe de o parte il vedem pe Percival si echipa lui si pe de alta parte o vedem pe sotia acestuia cu vise similare dar cu obstacole sociale mult mai imposibil de invins. Cu un final asteptat, audienta poate se intreaba care ar fi rostul atentiei asupra povestii unui esec, dar important este de retinut ca fara acesti oameni nu am avea succesele ce s-au strecurat printre crapaturi.

Regia/scenariu: James Gray

Cu: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland, Angus Macfadyen, Edward Ashley

Rating: 8/10

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