My Reviews: English

I'll always think of The Virgin Suicides as a masterpiece. It's by far one of my favorites movies. Sofia Coppola really captured the essence of the book and transformed it in a movie with the most beautiful aesthetics. The shots of the empty house, accompanied by the soundtrack, just translates all the characters feelings and visions. I hope Sofia Copolla and the Air duo comes back in future movies. Although I loved "Lost in Translation" and "Mairie Antoinette", this movie is by far her greatest accomplishment. I rather think of it as visual poetry. Not a movie, but art itself.

I love Final Fantasy VII, I always thought it is the best game in the saga. Although the first Final Fantasy movie wasn't so great, this one is really great. Even the English Dub is good, and the Japanese I just bow to it. It's just a dream that became true to all Final Fantasy fans.

Wow. It has been some time since I really liked a movie. The House of Sand is beautiful, with the most impressive cinematography, a good script and great performances. It suceeds in transmitting the loneliness of the barren, inhospitable desert, with no soundtrack during all movie. All you can hear is the sound of the wind in the desert and the sand. The art direction is stunning but reminded me a bit like "The Piano", which is very good. Also I really love the contrast between long black dramatic dresses on the white moving sand. A must see.

the most disturbing movie i've ever seen. i love all the long scenes that were shot without cuts, specially the part when they're at the train. the actors did a great job aswell.

I've never seen any movie like this one before. Completely shot in one continuous take (that's 90 minutes of nonstop filming), it takes you on a trip inside the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, showing 300 years of russian history throughout the paintings and the palace's corridors. There are at least 2000 stunts and none of them look at the camera. The costume designs are flawless. Some parts of that shot are spectacular, like when Catarina from Russia is running through the castle's garden, filled with snow. Stunning! I guess you'll have to see it for yourself to understand what a true masterpiece this movie is.

Hours concours.

Wow, this short film is amusing. I don't really know what to say because it's perfect, and don't need any talking.

one of the greatest animations ever

I think The Matrix is a masterpiece. Not only for its trendsetting image effects, but for being for my generation what 1984 by George Orwell was for the past generations. They've managed to combine blockbuster's qualities, like the kung-fu and all the gun-action scenes, to a very well thought philosophy, regarding what's our perception of reality nowadays. They used Pluto's Myth of the Cavern, written ages ago, and updated to a present perspective. You can point ideas defended by authors such as Jean Baudrillard and Guy Debord during all movie. They even quote Baudrillard, when Morpheus says "Welcome to the desert of the real". Not to mention the religious aspects regarding the name of the characters, like Trinity. It was all meticulously thought, and therefore that's why I think The Matrix is and will continue to be a must-see for present and future generations.

What can I say about Final Fantasy X? I guess it is the most cinematic of them all, because it has a linear storyline, different then the others. I guess I've spent about 300 hours of my life in it. Yeah, and you know, I enjoyed every little second of it.

A really great movie that questions a lot about life, dreams, our perception of reality, death, destiny. The director surely just let it flow and achieved an impressive result in every scene, with oniric images and deep discussions. If you are into philosophical subjects and intelligent movies you should watch it.

I absolutely love this one. I watched for the first time when I was a kid and now I got the chance to see it again. I started loving Kathy Bates since then. It's one of the best thrillers I've ever seen, it captures you since the beginning. The direction is brilliant, as well as the screenplay. Highly recommended!

Oh god. One of my favorites childhood movies, I knew how to sing all the songs, although the voices are dreadful. I guess I loved the whole concept, travelling in a balloon on a race. It's perfect for the kids and I'm looking forward to see the Alvin & the Chipmunks 3d animation movie that's coming out. But I guess it won't be as good as this one.

Wow, it's more than just another war movie, it's criticizing the american culture, "the society of the spectacle" mentioned by Guy Debord, so I found it very deep and very well thought. Being a non-linear movie, it's very difficult to get bored, and so it captures your attention during all movie. And just having another movie ("Letters from Iwo Jima") showing the other side of this story made all look very, very interesting. I'm quite intrigued why this movie didn't made it to the Oscars, nevertheless it's a real great movie.

I'm a huge Saint Seiya fan. I got so happy they made a new movie after 15 years, it was a dream that came true. But if you aren't a fan, don't bother, because this movie begins where the original manga series (from 1988) had stopped, in the end of the Hades saga.
It's very different from all other Saint Seiya movies and OVAs, it does not have very action and fighting scenes, focusing on the characters feelings and dilemmas. I watched on my home theater and the sound effects just gave me the chills. I expected a little more, but it sure delivers a good ride for all Saint Seiya fans.

It is the best film I've seen this year. And I've seen it with the 3D goggles, so it was a pretty interesting experience. For me represents how the movies will be from now on. This represents how the 21 century movies will be like, and redefines the acting job. But other than that, the movie itself is pretty appealing to me, since I like northern legends and stuff like that. And I don't believe that's Angelina Jolie's actual real body just rendered in 3D. I just don't rate it five stars because of the CGI, they could've done a lot more. But it is pretty impressive anyway. A must-see for all epic movie fans.

One of the best I've seen this year, its powerfull images still linger on my mind. I really like Iñarritu's movies and nonlinear storylines, so Babel definitely became one of my favorites. I think the Oscar for best supporting actress should have gone to Rinko Kikuchi, instead of the American Idol reject Jennifer Hudson.
Anyway, Babel has a variety of locations, so the photography and art direction of the movie is just flawless. Some may criticize Babel for being a movie that has a political message, but I don't think that's the main reason for watching it. A must-see.

The Piano is a very strong, beautiful and well done movie. Its very good story (has won the Oscar for best original screenplay) is supported by the flawless acting. Even though Holly Hunter's character is a mute, you can actually see what she is trying to say with that look in her eyes. Both Hunter and Anna Paquin won the Oscar because of these roles. I love the long big dramatic dresses, the shots on the beach in the beggining of the movie... It is really an excellent achieving in cinematography. And I'm a piano freak, I think this instrument has the most beautiful, yet sad melody. A must-see.

Although this is not the best OVA for Saint Seiya, it is still very good. In this OVA there are characters who inspired others in the TV series, such as Orphee and Maya (Lyra no Orphee and Sagita no Tremy in the TV series). Definitely worthy of seeing.

Who would say a runner up to the White House could be a part of an interesting movie about global warming, and a winner of the Oscar, instead of just being a babbling monkey playing with the most powerful army of the world? I really think Al Gore wants to do his part in saving the world, but it's undeniable that is all for a reason: cash. I hope he uses that money in global warming reduction measures, but I seriously doubt that. USA may be the doom of the living, and this movie shows that with no strings attached. Go watch it today.

What you can't show in television, show it in the movies! Really good, I laughed a lot, loved the irony.

My aunt told me that when she tooked me to the movies to watch it I kept doing the "By The Power Of Grayskull... I Have The Power" thing while we were on the line to see the movie. I don't remember that, but man, I was a huge fan of both He-Man and She-ra. Then came the japanese animes and I totally abandoned the american animations. I actually bought a 2-DVD set featuring She-Ra best episodes and this movie, with the original dub from the 80s. And I still had a really great time watching it.
The movie has a very fast rythm, with the eye-catchers popping out every now and then, during the hole movie. But it's still enjoyable because it features all the characters from both the TV series. I loved the She-ra villains like Hordac and Feline. The script probably was written for a TV special, because the storyline is nothing like a full-length animation movie. If you were a fan, it's a must-see. And if you're not, go watch Shrek or something like that.

Flashy movie. I liked it, though I'm not so into musical acts, and this movie has quite some. There are a lot of flamboyant characters, and the actors wowed me, specially Toni Collette and Ewan McGregor. I think he used to pick better roles back then.

Although this movie supposedly presents the japanese perspective of the battle of Iwo Jima, it kinda bothers me it is directed/produced/written by americans. I guess because of that, the movie has a neutral stance, and doesn't present the american army as the "bad guys", like usually most of war movies do. It actually shows simpathy between enemies. Other than that, it's a real good movie. And I liked its art direction, it's fitting for a japanese movie.

Really great documentary about what happened in New Orleans after the Hurricane Katrina. It shows a lot of things that didn't make the mass media news, so it made me realize I was totally clueless about what happened there. It features interviews with a lot of people, including the governor of Louisiana and the mayor of N.O., so it shows several different point of views about the tragedy. I once worked in a place that got destroyed by a flood, and it's so frustrating when you get into the house and see all the destruction. I can't imagine how the N.O.'s citizens felt when they saw their lives completely washed away, although this movie shows some of that reactions. Really good movie, specially for those who are fed up with all that "Bushit".

Very good drama. It manages to be really emotional without being corny. It has a beautiful message and you can relate to the character's struggles, because in the end we're all looking for the same thing: happiness.

After going to Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam, I had to see this. And turned out to be a great movie. I'm so impressed with the photography, doing that in b&w must be tough! Very long and interesting movie.

Great movie, intelligent dialogues and strong performances by both lead actresses. The story isn't that original, but I liked that it is presented by Dench's character point of view, because she is the most interesting of them all. I wonder how she would describe herself in her diary: manipulative, lonely, wicked and resentful old woman. I've met a few teachers kinda like her in my life though, and that made me sympathise more with Blanchett's character, who've done the wrong thing with the student. So in the end you realize being bitter is much way worse than being irresponsible. It's a really good movie, I enjoyed it a lot.

Sailor Moon Live Act? That's my ultimate guilty pleasure... So corny, so japanese, so kawaii, I love it! The DVDs extras are the best part of it. And I love Venus' transformation. Oh! The special act isn't very good though, check out the whole series.

I think it's sorta wacky! The title sequence is one of the best I've seen, it's amazing. I loved the photography direction. Fine and funny movie.

I've spent the whole movie thinking "this is David Lynch, there must be something written between the lines". But you can understand what's going on. It's a good thriller, very 80s, I loved the soundtrack, it's like an opera and it fits the movie perfectly.

Ok, I actually thought this was another dumb super hero movie but I was so wrong! It's a VH1 flick so it's a comedy about the fashion industry, and I really liked it. You shouldn't take this too seriously but c'mon, Ben Stiller is a male model in the movie so that says it all. Anyway, I thought Will Ferrell was scarier than Donatella Versace, so that's a miracle and a plus. And there are a_lot of cameos by famous people, and I really like that. It's nice when you don't give a shit about a movie but then it actually turns out to be very good and funny.

Finally! The first Harry Potter movie I actually like. Although I'm not a big HP's fan, I've read all the books released so far, so I can diss about all the other movies, except this one. I'm glad they got rid of the Quidditch matches, I've always thought they were boring.
Daniel Radcliffe needed to ride a horse naked to grow up as an actor, and Emma Watson is just a trainwreck waiting to happen. Imelda Staunton does the best performance in all series as Dolores Umbridge, just as I imagened from the book. I've seen Staunton from her other movies, so her performance in this one just blew me away. Very, very good.
I'm glad now that Harry Potter is a teenager, because I was just sick of seeing they lifting apples or whatever. Now they are actually fighting, and that's what is all about when you are a wizard capable of killing someone with a spell.
The fourth book is the best one in my humble opinion, but this fifth movie is the best of the series.

I've gotta give this movie the props for at least trying to describe the effects of mind-expanding drugs. As the main characters get high, the movie's perspective changes, following the effects of the drugs. I think it's very difficult to translate the drugs' effects on screen but somehow Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas manages to do it, with funny scenes and very good performances by both leading actors. But the story gets kinda lost between the acid trips, and the movie can get a little boring at some parts. You should probably get stoned or use anything to open your "door to perception" or else you're not going to get it.

Weird and queer, a good movie indeed. It has an interesting plot and performances. Patrick Braden may be the best queer character I've seen on a movie so far? Dunno, but certainly he did stand out.

Good movie, it's very well done. It has a weird plot, but it was somehow convincing to me. I loved the costume designs, specially the peasant's.

It was the first 3D movie I watched on a 3D movie theater, so it was wild! All the images comes right at your face, I got ghoose bumps at the beggining. The visual effects are amazing, I had never seen anything like it on my entire life! But the story isn't very good and all, but man, I didn't care. I was too hypnotized by the images to even care.

I liked it. It has some unexpected twists, and I just followed the doctor's point of view because I didn't know what happened in Uganda, just as him. So this movie can be quite unpredictable if you don't know the actual story behind it. Ignorance is bliss, at least in this case.

I really like this one. Denise Richards wasn't half the bitch she is nowadays, and she does a good job aswell as the other actors. Except the lead, but he is gorgeous so I can give him a break.
I really like that "newsflash" intervention during the movie, I think it's interesting and it works. It's one of my guilty pleasures watching Starship Troopers.

I've always wanted to know more about queer cinema and this documentary is a very nice opportunity to those who wanna learn about the subject. It features interviews with lotta gay actors and directors, and how they feel about being gay in Hollywood. Although there are a lot of movies mentioned, I kinda missed some. But it's a great movie, I really enjoyed it.

It's a good movie set on the 40s, that comes with the full package: dishonest cops, hookers, drugs and murderers. I got a little bored halfway through the movie but then it got my attention again. The huge cast of stars do a great performance, specially Guy Pearce and Kevin Spacey.

Huge cast of stars and almost everyone sings. I must say, for a musical, there are 2 or 3 enjoyable songs and the rest of it seems like it came out straight from a Disney flick. The rest of it it's pretty good, super production, great costumes and make-up, just like a musical is supposed to be. Teenie boppers will enjoy it better. And did you saw John Waters making a cameo in the beggining of the movie? I definitely wanna see his version of this movie. And why oh why is everybody talking about Zac Efron? C'mon! The guy has two lines in the movie, a total gayface, and he looks like a living wax figure.

Really good. Three distinct stories about abortion, and still manages to be a very concise movie. It's really emotional, and can make you cry very easily. Great cast and great performances.