Corpus Christi

The power and the glory of "Corpus Christi" reside in the film's leading man, whose ineffable combination of wildness and purity makes for an absolutely electrifying central performance.

It's Shane, with more vodka and fewer horses. It's as Polish as a cabbage roll, yet startlingly universal.

Even when events get intense, even violent, and they do, there's nothing abrupt. "Corpus Christi" never erupts. It unfolds.

Bielenia's damp-eyed performance is the broken heart of this restrained and low-key narrative.

A quite interesting and irresistible movie, a sort of cross between Paul Schrader's recent film of spiritual crisis, "First Reformed," and Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can."

I really like this film... Beautifully shot.

Jan Komasa has risen to the podium of the most outstanding and interesting contemporary Polish filmmakers.

We might be in for a sappy redemption story, but this has darker twists to come.

Jan Komasa explores a crisis of spirituality and religion.

One of 2019's best movies, and that is a lot to say. If Joker hadn't premiered, this would've been my best actor contender. The film is about hypocrisy and the final 10 minutes will absolutely blow your mind. [Full review in Spanish]