The Guilty (2021)

Un politist decazut temporar se implica intens dupa ce este sunat de o femeie rapita in timpul cand este receptioner la serviciul de politie.

'The Guilty' este inca un thriller politist sub semnatura lui Antoine Fuqua. Intens ca de obicei, dar diferit ca stil, in principal datorita lipsei de prezenta vizuala a personajelor cu exceptia lui Jake Gyllenhaal, ce pe alocuri aminteste de 'Locke' (cu Tom Hardy). Ideea povestii are merite, dar e previzibila pe alocuri, cu toate acestea nu scade din suspans sau intensitatea privirii si jocului actoricesc al lui Jake Gyllenhaal care ca de obicei da tot ce poate intr-un rol un pic neobisnuit.

Regia:  Antoine Fuqua   

Cu: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard, Christina Vidal

Rating: 8/10

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The Guilty (2021)

A demoted policeman becomes intensely involved after getting a call from a kidnapped woman while he works on the 911 call service.

'The Guilty' is another cop thriller by Antoine Fuqua. Intense as usual, but different in style, mainly due to the lack of visual presence of all the characters except for Jake Gyllenhaal's, which sometimes reminds the viewer of 'Locke' (with Tom Hardy). The idea of ​​the story has its merits, but it is predictable at times, however that does not decrease the suspense or the intensity of the eyes and the acting of Jake Gyllenhaal who as usual gives everything he has in another somewhat unusual role.

Director:  Antoine Fuqua   

With: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard, Christina Vidal, Paul Dano

Rating: 8/10

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

Intr-o realitate in care exista oameni augmentati artificial, Hobbs si Shaw sunt nevoiti sa lucreze impreuna pentru a opri un astfel de raufacator ce vrea sa puna mana pe o arma biologica periculoasa.

'Hobbs & Shaw' e din familia numeroasa a 'Fast & Furious'. Mai putin ridicol ca filmul mama, si ceva mai diverisificat ca actiune si personaje, filmul de fata are success in ceea ce isi propune si anume a fi un film de actiune modern si entertaining. Numele actorilor nu sunt numai ale unor actori cunoscuti pentru roluri de actiune (ca Idris Elba si Vanessa Kirby - recent nominalizata la premiile Oscar si Bafta) si asta ajuta mult, mai ales ca nu li se dau doar niste partituri monocromatice.

Regia:  David Leitch   

Cu: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby

Rating: 7/10

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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

In a reality where artificially augmented humans exist, Hobbs and Shaw are forced to work together to stop such a villain who wants to seize a dangerous biological weapon.

'Hobbs & Shaw' is part of the now very large 'Fast & Furious' family. Less ridiculous than the original film series, and somewhat more diversified in terms of plot and characters, this film is successful in what it aims to be, namely a modern and entertaining action film. The names of the cast do not include only actors known for action roles (like Idris Elba and Vanessa Kirby - recently nominated for Oscars and Bafta) and that helps a lot, especially since they are not only given just some monochrome roles.

Director:  David Leitch   

With: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby

Rating: 7/10

Promising Young Woman (2020)

O tanara ce ziua lucreaza la o cafenea, isi petrece timpul liber imbiind barbati ce profita de prada usoara pentru a-i invata o lectie.

'Promising Young Woman' e un thriller. Isi schimba macazul si tonul des, intorcand asteptarile privitorului pe toate fetele. Dupa experienta intregului produs final, toate piesele se leaga perfect si isi gasesc rostul si intelesul dublu. Viata e nedreapta si asa o arata si filmul de fata. Finalul sau mai bine zis finele dinaintea scenei finale este finalul spiritual, scena adaugata dupa (no spoilers) fiind prezenta doar pentru a evita proteste legate de logica (ce nu sunt neaparat justificabile). Carey Mulligan este ca de obicei excelenta, talentul ei multifatetat nemaisurprizand pe nimeni. 

Regia:  Emerald Fennell   

Cu: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Adam Brody, Jennifer Coolidge

Rating: 9/10

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Promising Young Woman (2020)

A young woman who works at a cafe during the day, spends her free time tempting men who take advantage of weaker prey to teach them a lesson.

'Promising Young Woman' is a thriller. It often changes its tune and tone, twisting the viewer's expectations on all possible faces. After experiencing the entire final product, all the pieces come perfectly  together and find their goal and double meaning. Life is unfair and that's what the movie shows. The finale or rather the end before the final scene is the "spiritual finale", the scene added after (no spoilers) being there only to avoid any eventual protests about logic (which are not necessarily justifiable). Carey Mulligan is, as usual, excellent, her multifaceted talent not surprising anyone anymore. 

Director:  Emerald Fennell   

With: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Adam Brody, Jennifer Coolidge

Rating: 9/10

Night Teeth (2021)

Fratele unui vanator de vampiri ii ia locul ca sofer de lux si descopera ca cele doua cliente misterioase sunt vampiri.

'Night Teeth' e un film de actiune superficial, ce incearca sa foloseasca atractia unui subiect ca vampirii si multi actori apreciati pentru aparitia fizica pentru a cota sus la rating. Nu e cel mai rau film pe care l-ai putea alege, dar nici demn de cautat. E mai mult ca un videoclip muzical prelungit; muzica e chiar foarte ok.

Regia:  Adam Randall     

Cu: Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry, Raúl Castillo, Alfie Allen

Rating: 6/10

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