Movie top list: 601 to 625

"The slick cinematography, spirited performances, and the mix of darker themes with witty and self-aware styling choices make this one of the better films to come out of Hong Kong in recent years."

"A film that aptly blends the more serious elements of Japanese drama with some fantastical touches and a slightly more accessible front, without going full commercial tearjerker."

"With The Divide, Gens created another stylish genre flick."

"Accident is a very good film. Not really excelling in anything particular, but strong and stylish in every department, forming a very solid and tight whole."

"The mix of sci-fi and horror is interesting, and the narrative is challenging, but ultimately it's the oppressive and enveloping audiovisual experience that grounds Infinity Pool."

"As is the case with most (if not all) genre films, in the end it's the execution that matters and that's where this film shines bright."

"The animation is wondrous and detailed, the dub is powerful, the fantasy world feels exciting and adventurous and the finale is appropriately overwhelming."

"Everything about Frankenweenie shows that this a film made with lots of passion and dedication."

"With Wrong Dupieux delivers a refreshing slice of absurd comedy that few other directors out there are able to match."

"Anomalisa is an interesting film. On the one hand there's the superb work that went into animating the entire film."

"The Monster is one of the best straight-up horror films I've seen in the past couple of years. It's creepy, it's dark and tense from start to finish."

"Oxide Pang's signature style is on full display here, with superb visuals, an atmospheric score and some dark and gauntly material that forms the basis for a unique and haunting horror film."

"Welcome to the Game is straight-up genre fare, a puzzling power struggle between two camps, dressed up nicely and executed with the proper amount of flair."

"It's moody and stylish but also grim and harsh when needed, while strong camera work, a solid cast and a unique blend of familiar elements sets it apart from its peers."

"The film never slacks and even gives the viewer a nice look into the whole gang structure in between the fights, making it a little more than just another butt-kicking action flick. "

"The animation is absolutely stunning, the balance between fantasy and romance is perfect and the ending is quite challenging, which makes it, at least in my book, a better film than Your Name."

"The plot is kept pretty basic, but the performances are superb, the cinematography is polished and the score is on point, resulting in prime edge-of-your-seat cinema."

"I thoroughly enjoyed Zang's trip, not in the least because of Huo's skilful presentation."

"It's a stylish, relentless and moving drama, sporting excellent performances, a superb score and some high quality cinematography."

"That said, The Torment is one of the most tense and gripping horrors I've seen in quite a while. A true genre film that gets all the details right and creates a perfect sense of distress."

"The Fountain is a unique experience, an amalgam of three different timelines that come together to create one dramatic romance. "

"If you have a soft spot for claymation or you're just looking for a zany comedy, A Town Called Panic will not disappoint."

"Kanikosen is a solid come-back for Tanaka. Visually impressive, boasting a superb setting and a strong cast."

"There is something wildly intriguing about young people carving out their own way through life, for that reason alone a film like Poser is worth championing."

"Raw is a great film for a director just starting out in the business."