Pros: performance in the squat yard; peaceful coexistence between an elderly squat inhabitant and a hip-hop party. Cons: transformation of the main character and her internal conflict; dialogues; naivety and banality of the entire film “Squat32” / Squat32 Drama genre Director Alexander Lidagovsky Starring Anna Adamovich (Liza), Alexander Bogachuk (Sasha), Rimaida Onadska (Faina), Sandra Sambo […]

Pros: production by François Ozon; script based on real events; frank conversation about pedophilia; actions of activists Cons: the film lasts two hours, all this time events will develop slowly “By the will of God” / Grace à Dieu Drama genre Directed by Francois Ozon Starring: Melville Poupaud (Alexandre), François Marture (Cardinal Philippe Barbarin), Bernard

Pros: Popular actors in leading roles Cons: Completely standard plot; predictability of every scene; unconvincing; exploitation of the theme of people with disabilities The Silence/ “Silence” Genre: horror, science fiction Directed by John Leonetti Starring: Kiernan Shipka (Ellie), Stanley Tucci (Hugh), Miranda Otto (Callie), John Corbett (Glenn), Kate Trotter (Lynn), Kylie Briethof (Jude), etc. Constantin

Pros: A look into the life of a real journalist obsessed with the truth; impressive transformation by Rosamund Pike Cons: The attempt to stylize the film as a documentary made it too straightforward and monotonous; Images that should have shocked the viewer have become commonplace thanks to TV. A Private War / “Private War” Genre

Pros: Mexican legend at the heart of the plot; Linda Cardellini Cons: many cliched situations typical of horror films “The Curse of La Llorona” Genre horror Directed by Michael Chavez Starring: Linda Cardellini (Anna), Janey-Lynn Kinchen (Samantha), Roman Christou (Chris), Raymond Cruz (Rafael), Marisol Ramirez (La Llorona), Sean Patrick Thomas (Detective Cooper), Tony Amendola (Father

Pros: Good selection of performers; an attempt to talk about the topics of growing up and self-perception Cons: Confusion and general lightness; at times the film is just boring and ridiculous Unicorn Store / “Unicorn Store” Genre comedy, drama Directed by Brie Larson Starring Brie Larson (Keith), Samuel L. Jackson (Salesman), Joan Cusack (Gladys), Bradley

Pros: The final chapter of the Avengers and the last meeting with many beloved characters; some very emotional moments; humor; gorgeous fight scenes; references to previous films in the franchise Cons: Timing; the film sags a bit in the first half; not everyone will like how Marvel ends the story of some heroes of Avengers:

Pros: camera work; muted colors that create atmosphere; The film’s budget is small, but that doesn’t stop it from scaring the viewer Cons: the plot is similar to other horror films about a house near the forest “Deep Evil” / The Hole in the Ground Genre horror Director Lee Cronin Starring: Shana Kerslake (Sarah), James

Pros: a story about the illness of the main characters, in which there is no hospital claustrophobia; engaging characters; Stella’s YouTube channel Cons: clichés of romantic dramas Five Feet Apart Drama genre Directed by Justin Baldoni Starring Haley Lu Richardson (Stella), Cole Sprouse (Will), Moises Arias (Poe), Kimberly Hebert (Nurse Barb), Parminder Nagra (Dr. Noor

Pros: Hollywood scope; good special effects and equipment design Cons: Predictable and not the most original plot; disregard for the laws of physics; an overabundance of pathos and propaganda The Wandering Earth / “Wandering Earth” Genre fiction Directed by Frant Gwo Starring Qu Chu Xiao (Liu Qi), Li Guan Jie (Wang Lei), Ng Man Tat

Pros: Recognizable game characters; Pikachu; general mood of the film Cons: Weak plot; predictability; unconvincing heroes and villains; humor for your Pokémon Detective Pikachu / “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” Genre children’s film, game film Director Rob Letterman Starring: Ryan Reynolds (Detective Pikachu), Justice Smith (Tim Goodman), Kathryn Newton (Lucy Stevens), Ken Watanabe (Detective Yoshida), Chris Geere

Pros: actors; documentary basis Cons: the film is about a serial killer whose story is known throughout the world. Therefore, the scriptwriters’ intrigue does not always work, and sometimes even downplays the cruelty of his crimes “Beautiful, Bad, Evil” / Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Genre crime thriller, biography Directed by Joe Berlinger Cast: