onderhond Top 775

"A small, delicate and subtle little film that feels fresher than its peers and excels in just about every way possible."

"Zhang does a magnificent job at both romantic and dramatic angles and delivers a beautifully shot and scored film, revolving around a lovable couple."

"Strange Circus is a stellar film that still counts as one of Sono's absolute best efforts to date. The subject matter is rather risqué though and Sono's approach is far from subtle."

"Glory to the Filmmaker is one big happy mess of filmmaking, referencing many other directors, resembling many more, but defying them all by making something totally unique and totally Kitano."

"Antichrist is atmospheric, moody, technically impressive and pretty mysterious."

"Beast is a very worthy addition to the oeuvre of Boe."

"For a long time you may wonder what the fuss is all about, but when the end credits start to roll you suddenly realize how wonderful Ratanaruang's film really is."

"If it's narritve and plot you're after Isle of Dogs may feel a little flimsy, but when you're longing for craft, wit and passion than Anderson's latest has you covered. "

"With Isabella Ho-Cheung Pang combines strong drama with a superb sense of aesthetics. It's easily his most accomplished film to date where everything feels just right."

"Quality film making, sporting a superb cast, a solid soundtrack and eye-popping cinematography. A slice of urban fantasy/retro sci-fi that mixes classic and contemporary cinema to great effect."

"But most of all, Where The Wild Things Are is a magical, fantastical film presented in a pretty realistic and believable way."

"Sodium Babies feels like a film made by a duo who feared this was their single, one-time shot at becoming professional directors."

"Tengan's Sekia is a little gem."

"It's good to see this kind of fast-paced martial arts cinema being revived."

"Bunny Drop is a lovely film with lots to smile about. Wonderfully acted, creatively visualized and aptly scored, you can't really go wrong with this one."

"It's this exact balance that makes Funuke a truly special experience."

"Together with the gore, there's enough freaky weirdness and downright perversion to keep most seasoned horror fans happy."

"One thing is certain though. Cheng has style and he has a clear vision he wishes to share through his films. His addition to Taiwanese cinema (and cinema in general) is a very welcome one."

"My favorite Nakashima film so far. His next project looks more like a regular Japanese drama, but after such a sugar rush that doesn't really come as a surprise."

"Tokyo Fist is somewhat of a forgotten Tsukamoto film, which is weird considering its many qualities."

"The real-world setting mixed with slight fantasy elements makes the film a bit more accessible compared to Shinkai's earlier films."

"It's beautifully shot, wonderfully scored and aptly acted. It scores well in just about every department, showcasing the progress Tran has made as a director."

"Ninja Kids!!! is the perfect example of demented Japanese kids entertainment that's weird enough to appeal to adults, at least those with some memories of their lost childhood."

"[Rec] is a lovely thrill that smartly uses modern techniques to its best advantage, creating a truly creepy and tense atmosphere where so many films have failed before."

"I clearly prefer this film over Amélie, if only for the darker and freakier setting."