Filmrecensies van The Massie Twins

While it’s all agreeable and pleasant, it’s far from outstanding; it’s a very basic, formulaic, moderate inspirational drama. Recensie

The performances are fine and the weightiness of the subject matter is evident, but the script is routine and sterile, carrying on too long for the pacing to maintain interest, and ending on an unconvincing speech of inspiration. Recensie

The singing is exceptional, made more phenomenal by the fact that Spacek does her own crooning, performing Lynn’s music in such a striking fashion that anyone’s first guess would be that it couldn’t possibly be Spacek’s voice. Recensie

The title tune remains memorable (as does the parting shot), but this pioneering product-of-its-time no longer possesses much filmic power. Recensie

Few films manage this tempo, this design of striking ups and minimal downs that flawlessly – and comically – highlights pride, humility, kindness, unselfishness, leadership, and hard work. Recensie

Despite the galvanizing events taking place onscreen, what really sells the premise is Cheadle’s performance. Recensie

It’s not always original or well-executed, but the gags unfold at a quick clip, keeping up the entertainment value as the frenetic characters conduct their chaotic plan, resulting in an enjoyable bit of family-friendly silliness. Recensie

The action moments are a decent contrast to the over-the-top nature of the villains, though they’re not enough to counteract the generic qualities of the supporting roles and the largely unimpressive outcomes. Recensie

It’s at once infuriating, saddening, inspirational, and triumphant; and during each of these phases, in which it shifts between moods as Annie and Helen’s bond grows through alternating bouts of sternness and generosity, it’s also highly, unforgettably emotional. Recensie

It may be an airy fairy tale, quick and simple, but it’s exquisitely upbeat and sweet, with a perfectly triumphant finale. Recensie

Decent aerial photography, Ford’s committed acting, and Mackie’s ability to handle the lead part aren’t enough to counter how this entire endeavor feels as if a random episode from a serialized TV show, with no discernible beginning or end, merely reveling, momentarily, in fleeting action and showdowns... Recensie

Behind Enemy Lines isn’t one of the great war movies, again and again disrupted by poor editing choices, but it’s still modest entertainment. Recensie

Thanks to the proficiency of the filmmakers here, this ordeal is quite the cinematic entertainment – dramatic, exciting, jittery, unpredictable, emotional, uplifting, and, ultimately, triumphant. Recensie

Masters of the Universe is very much a film that was rushed to production to capitalize on selling merchandise before any reasonable, manageable, good ideas were written into a script. Recensie

None of the ideas fit together nicely; the action, the comedy, and the romance are too poorly intertwined and too contrasting in their contexts to result in a satisfying blend, while the storytelling and scripting are too generic to stand out. Recensie

At least the climax is again a sizable battle – with everything turning out exactly as expected. Recensie

Modest entertainment arises in this epic face-off, but it again emphasizes the plainness of the plot; despite Seabiscuit’s accomplishments mirroring the perseverance of the country in its endeavors to recover from the Great Depression, the match itself still just feels like a horse race. Recensie

Nothing about Arachnia is original or engaging or memorable. Recensie

It may be a simple, unadorned premise, but the morals, the performances, and the striking portrayal of heartening humanity are undeniably winning. Recensie

Comprehensively covering his ups and downs, charting his career, his infidelities, and his tarnished public image, Ray is both educational and inspirational. Recensie

The commentary on optimism, faith, fairness, underlying goodness, and the human spirit makes The Diary of Anne Frank a powerful achievement. Recensie

Some of the characters are designed like cartoons, engaging in slapstick gimmicks, but the main roles aren’t bad at all; there’s an underlying genuineness in their various interactions, even if much of the dialogue is strained, trying its hardest to sound as if pushing boundaries or remaining authentic. Recensie

The concepts may be potent, with morbid historical lessons to be imparted, and the script intelligent, with a knack for elucidating Jewish plights and defiance under tsarist rule, but they’re nonetheless considerably drawn-out. Recensie

Houseman is perfectly cast, unfalteringly portraying the uncommonly strict educator – a superb performance amid an ordinary picture. Recensie