Citizenfour

Citizenfour

Review: Interesting documentary about Edward Snowden, the man responsible for leaking the information about the NSA spying back in 2013. What makes this documentary extra interesting and rewarding is how it's not just a film talking about the man and what he did, but it actually shows us the preparations done by Snowden, in collaboration with documentarian Laura Poitras and journalists Glenn Greenwald and Ewen MacAskill and then shows us the story unravel before our eyes. Really well made and totally worth watching. 

Rating: 7.5/10

Man on Wire

Man on Wire

Review: The beauty of a really well made documentary is that you don't have to be the slightest interested in the subject to begin with. The storytelling and the execution of it can get you hooked anyway. Like with Man on Wire. The thought of watching a documentary about Philippe Petit's 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of New York's World Trade Center don't sound very interesting at all. But I really liked it. It's thrilling and beautiful and I really recommend it. 

Rating: 7.5/10

Atari: Game Over

Atari: Game Over

Review: Even though I've never really been a big gamer, there is something about that culture that fascinates me. So when I stumbled upon this documentary on Netflix I just had to see it. It's basically about the rise and fall of Atari, and the mystery concerning the E.T. videogame. Fun to watch, but in the end nothing special. 

Rating: 6/10

Vadelmavenepakolainen

Vadelmavenepakolainen

Review: Vadelmavenepakolainen, or Hallonbåtsflyktingen which is the Swedish title, is a warm and funny comedy about a Finnish man whose lifelong dream has been to become a Swede. Some really good acting makes it a pleasure to watch. 

Rating: 6.5/10

Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner

Review: I have always quite liked the films of Mike Leigh so when I got the chance to watch Mr. Turner I was very pleased. I don't really know what to say about the film though. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't very enjoyable either. It was however saved largely due to some great acting by Timothy Spall and some really nice scenery

Rating: 5.5/10

Interstellar

Interstellar

Review: I've been curious about this film since it came out, but haven't got around to seeing it until now. It's a really good and different sci-fi film. It's epic in its storytelling and effects. Perhaps not the most exciting film, but definitely worth checking out if you're into science and fiction in a nice mix. 

Rating: 6.5/10

Trogen till döden

Trogen till döden

Review: A documentary about the state of the Swedish Straight Edge scene. I can't say that the documentary said anything new really, but it's good to see that the scene keeps being alive and strong. 

Rating: 5/10

Miss Representation

Miss Representation

Review: A documentary dealing with the under-representation of women in positions of power and the media and what that is doing to us as a people. A subject that is really interesting to talk about. I did however not feel that the documentary itself was that interesting and it didn't really say anything I didn't know already. 

Rating: 5/10

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Review: An enjoyable documentary covering some of the people that every year travel to Comic-Con in San Diego. Damn! I really want to go there one day!

Rating: 6/10

Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie

Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie

Review: I love Kevin Smith and I love Jay and Silent Bob. However, I don't love this adaptation of Kevin's Bluntman and Chronic comics. Not the least. 

Rating: 3.5/10

Still Alice

Still Alice

Review: A truly great performance by Julianne Moore in the role of a woman and her fight with Alzheimer's Disease. Strong, sad and totally worth watching. 

Rating: 7.5/10

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

Review: Time to watch yet another installment of The Hunger Games. Nothing special to be honest, and the lack of action kind of bored me in the end. OK film, nothing more. 

Rating: 5/10

Selma

Selma

Review: A very well made film about an incredibly important time in our modern history. Selma might feel a bit slow sometimes, but thanks to great acting and cinematography it's continuously a joy to watch. 

Rating: 7/10

Whiplash

Whiplash

Review: I wasn't sure what to think of this when I first heard about it. The main reason that I decided to watch it in the end was because of J.K. Simmons. I love that actor and he didn't disappoint me here. Nothing about this film disappointed. A really intense film with great acting and lots of emotions. A beauty. 

Rating: 8/10

The Lego Movie

The Lego Movie

Review: This is the first Lego based film or show that I've seen. I don't know why I decided to watch this one, but I'm not sorry I did. It was actually really fun and a good watch. 

Rating: 6.5/10

American Sniper

American Sniper

Review: There has been quite a lot of talk about this film. About whether or not it is OK to make a film more or less glorifying the life of a sniper. I don't buy into the whole hero theme of this film, but it is a very well made film with some really good acting. Definitely worth watching. One truly annoying part of the movie though is the satellite phone calls to the protagonist's wife. Like that would actually take place like that. 

Rating: 7/10

The Riot Club

The Riot Club

Review: A film adaptation of the play Posh. Not good. Not bad. An OK watch.

Rating: 5/10

Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler

Review: Some really creepy and good acting by Jake Gyllenhaal in this crime thriller. It is a dark, brutal and good film, so I recommend you to check this out. Unless you are in the mood for a feelgood flick. 

Rating: 7/10

Foxcatcher

Foxcatcher

Review: A low-key film based on the real life of multi millionarie John du Pont and the wrestling brothers Dave and Mark Schultz. It's a dark and quite tragic tale that is beautifully acted by Steve Carell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo. 

Rating: 7/10

Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6

Review: A cute animated flick that I kind of was hoping would be more entertaining than it was. Not bad though, but nothing special.

Rating: 5/10

The Judge

The Judge

Review: A good drama with some really good acting. I've always been a huge fan of Robert Downey Jr., and he is doing a great job here but the true star here is Robert Duvall. I can totally understand why his nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor this year. 

Rating: 7/10

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