Web Junkie

Web Junkie

Review: A documentary about how China treats young people with an addiction to the Internet and online gaming. It has its moments, but overall not very interesting. 

Rating: 4/10

Boyhood

Boyhood

Review: What is there to be said about Boyhood that hasn't already been said by tons of people? Just go see it, you won't be disappointed. I was afraid that watching a film that's 165 minutes long would be too much, but to be honest, I didn't notice it all. Amazing film!

Rating: 9/10

Turist

Turist

Review: I'm far from a huge fan of Swedish films. On average I might watch like one a year or so, and usually quite coincidentally. A lot of people have however talked about Turist so I thought I ought to give it a try. I'm glad I did. It was really naked, honest and quite brutal in its depiction of the human soul and the need to hold on to a facade, no matter what. It deals quite a bit with the stereotypical male and female roles in our modern society, and it does so head on. Definitely worth watching. 

Rating: 7.5/10

The Theory of Everything

The Theory of Everything

Review: A very good film based on Jane Wilde's memoir Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen, which deals with her relationship with her ex-husband, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. There are some really great acting in it, especially by Eddie Redmayne in the role as Stephen Hawking. To see him transform from a healthy young man to one crippled by physical disease is amazing. 

Rating: 8.5/10

Birdman

Birdman

Review: Birdman is definitely one of the most talked about films at the moment, and rightly so. I love it! I can't even really say why, but I love the acting, the story in all its weirdness, the cinematography and the overall feel of it. Wouldn't mind seeing this film snatching a few wins at the Oscars this year. 

Rating: 8/10

Tusk

Tusk

Review: Kevin Smith. One of my favourite directors and writers out there. So whenever he releases something I just have to watch it. Sometimes that means I get disappointed. Like when I just watched Tusk. This horror comedy had it's moments, but the story is far too weak for an entire movie. 

Rating: 4.5/10

The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game

Review: I have been wanting to see The Imitation Game since I first heard of it. Both because of the historic story it is telling, but also because I always enjoy to watch Benedict Cumberbatch doing what few people can do as well as him nowadays. Good acting all around and a highly entertaining watch. 

Rating: 7.5/10

A Case of You

A Case of You

Review: A cute comedy about love. Nothing more, nothing less

Rating: 5/10

Kumaré

Kumaré

Review: A really interesting documentary about a man who impersonates a wise Indian Guru and builds a following in Arizona. It's a warm and thought provoking film about the need to find the strength inside ourselves. I highly recommend it. 

Rating: 7/10