martinpersson97 Reviews

Jane Eyre (2011)

Fantastic adaptation

[10/10 · 21 June 2024]

Jane Eyre is, indeed, a story that has been adapted numerous times - and this could very well be the best of the lot, as one would expect from such a legendary director and incredible actors.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect, very emotional, career defining and very ranged. All of this accompined by a stellar script for the ages. Very well written and paced, true to the novel, yet does its own thing gracefully.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very beautifully put together indeed, and very Oscars worthy.

Overall, definitely an incredible drama, that is highly recommended for any lover of film!

Our Children (2012)

Incredible artistic expression

[10/10 · 21 June 2024]

This incredible drama, by a stellar director, featuring some stellar acting, is definitely a highlight of the year, and an artistic and unique film in every sense of the word.

The actors all do an incredible job, conveying a highly emotional, poignant and nuanced story, very career defining, and all of this accompined by a stellar script for the ages, very beautifully written and paced.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very beautifully put together indeed, and very much in line with the tone of the film and the director's style.

Overall, definitely an incredible drama, that is highly recommended for any lover of film!

Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

Immensely well written drama

[9/10 · 19 June 2024]

This incredible drama, by an incredible director in Scott Hicks, and featuring some stellar acting, is definitely a very highly anticipated and deeply satisfying feature indeed.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such legendary names, of course, and it is indeed a rather career defining affair. Beautiful writing and excellent pacing.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is superb, very beautifully put together overall and true to the director's style and the tone of the film.

Overall, definitely an incredible film that is definitely recommended for any lover of film!

The Black Windmill (1974)

Excellent thriller

[9/10 · 18 June 2024]

This incredible drama thriller, by an ever incredible and sspenseful director, and featuring a stellar and ever memorable cast - is definitely deserving of all the acclaim it has gotten throughout they years, and indeed an immense classic.

The actors all do an incredible job, and it is indeed very career defining, very emotional, poignant and suspenseful, all of this accompined by a stellar script for the ages, very well paced and well written.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is superb, very beautifully put together indeed and very much in tune with the film's fluid tone.

Overall, definitely an incredible, exciting and instant classic film, highly recommended for any lover of film, and fans of the director and actors!

Copenhagen Does Not Exist (2023)

Acclaimed and artistic drama

[10/10 · 12 June 2024]

This incredible drama, by a personal favourite director of mine, showcasing a splendid cast, is definitely a highly recommended film that certainly delves into the unique in graceful ways.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such a great cast, and it is indeed a rather career defining affair, very nuanced and artistic, and all of this accompined by a stellar script for the ages, very unique, artistic and beautiful.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is splendid, very characteristic of the director's style, and very much in tune with the tone of the film. Very beautifully put together overall.

Definitely an incredible film that is definitely highly recommended for any lover of film!

The Tattooist of Auschwitz (2024)

Masterful and emotional

[10/10 · 11 June 2024]

This highly anticipated series, showcasing an incredible cast, and based on a bestselling and great novel, definitely more than lives up to its hype and the splendid novel.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such a legendary cast, and it is indeed very career defining, very emotional and very much capturing the horrors and tragedies of the subject, very well written, paced and career defining. Doesn't hide away from the ugly truths.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very feature worthy, and accompining the somber tone of the film splendidly.

Overall, definitely an incredible film that is definitely recommended, and very important and poignant!

The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic (2021)

Immensely emotional and well directed

[10/10 · 11 June 2024]

This incredible drama, by a stellar director, featuring an ever impressive cast in an arthouse setting, is definitely a highlight and an incredibly well made film in every sense of the word.

The actors all do an incredible job, conveying the bizzare, high emotions and immense drama, great range and indeed rather career defining affair. Overall an incredible, unpredictable and very impressive script, excellent pacing and writing.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is superb, very uniquely and beautifully put together, and very much accompining the tone of the film gracefully.

Overall, definitely a masterful achievement, that is highly recommended for any lover of film!

The Arctic Convoy (2023)

Splendid low key war movie

[10/10 · 9 June 2024]

This acclaimed and highly recommended war drama is definitely a standout in the genre, and yet another provice of the capabilities of Norway, both as a film country, and for maning great war movies.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such stellar cast and director, and it is indeed very career defining in the splendid script for the ages, it is in many ways more of a low key drama about humanity and its limits than an actual war movie, which is only part of the focus. Wonderfully and uniquely paced and written.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is splendid, very beautifully put together, and in line with the tone of the film.

Overall, definitely an incredible film that is definitely recommended for any lover of film!

The Unforgiven (1960)

Splendid classic western

[9/10 · 7 June 2024]

This incredible western drama, by the ever legendary and ever acclaimed John Huston, is definitely a highlight, and indeed one of the best westerns of all time, to say the least.

The actors all do an incredible job, all of them legendary names that need little in terms of introduction, and very career defining and splendid, all of this accompined by a great script, very exciting, emotional, well paced and well written.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very much in line with the director's style, and overall very beautifully put together and true to the tone of the film.

Overall, definitely an incredible film that is definitely recommended for any lover of film!

Repeat Performance (1947)

Masterful film noir

[9/10 · 7 June 2024]

This incredible film noir, by a splendid and personal favourite directors of mine, is definitely very much deserving of all the praise it has gotten, and indeed a highlight in the genre.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such a stellar cast, and they convey some high emotions and suspense, all of this accompined by a stellar script for the ages, very beautifully and emotionally made, very well written and paced indeed.

The cinematography, cutting and editing, always important, but arguably even more so in the noir genre, beautifully put together, very characteristic.

Overall, definitely an incredible film that is definitely recommended for any lover of film!

Hemsöborna (1966)

Iconic Swedish classic

[9/10 · 4 June 2024]

This ever acclaimed and important classic Swedish TV series movie, is indeed definitely a highlight in TV history, and as someone who has seen a vast majority of TV shows from all countries and eras - this indeed stands out as a highlight without a doubt.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from the Swedish acting elite, very nuanced, emotional and with sharpy dialogue. Expertly written and paced.

Overall, definitely an incredible film, that is highly recommended for any lover of film. Great period piece indeed, and some stellar acting and writing at that. Give it a watch for sure!

A Part of You (2024)

Beautiful, tragic and poignant

[9/10 · 4 June 2024]

This teen-drama is far more than it might appear on the surface. Whilst a more typical and topical teen drama, with a more lighthearted tone, would be good on its own - this film tackles very serious and ever important issues in graceful ways.

The actors all do an incredible job, very career defining, very emotional and accompined by a stellar script, very well written, paced, and sparing no punches indeed. Very emotional, very tragic and heartbreaking.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is great, very beautifully put together indeed.

Overall, definitely a great drama, and one that is highly recommended!

Matthias & Maxime (2019)

Beautiful french masterpiece

[10/10 · 4 June 2024]

France is, indeed, rightfully considered one of the, if not the, best country for filmmaking - having showcased countless auteurs during the years. And this is yet another artistic, nuanced and beautiful portrayal.

The actors all do an incredible job, portraying immense romance, drama and high emotions splendidly, very career defining, and accompined by an incredible script for the ages, of course. Very well written and paced.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very career defining and very beautifully put together indeed.

Overall, definitely an incredible film, that is highly recommended for any lover of film!

The Sympathizer (2024)

One of the better shows of the year

[9/10 · 2 June 2024]

In a year filled (as ever) with incredible shows and filmmaking, this is truly a standout. An incredible, somewhat satirical, drama by some several incredible directors, delving deep into the Vietnam war and with a fun twist on it all.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such a legendary cast, very career defining and very splendid overall. Incredible writing, directing and pacing all around in every single episode.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very feature worthy, characteristic and beautifully put together.

Overall, definitely an incredible and ever recommended film!

Eve of Destruction (1991)

Take a look around you, it's bound to scare you...

[10/10 · 2 June 2024]

Whilst folk rock icon Barry McGuirre's legendary titular song is not present in this film, it is indeed just as memorable and an expertly done intelligent scifi drama.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such a great cast and stellar director, and the script is very well written and paced, very clever and igenius, and indeed rather career defining in every aspect.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very much in line with the director's style, and indeed very beautifully put together, accompining the tone of the film.

Overall, definitely an incredible film, that is highly recommended for any lover of film!

José (II) (2018)

Incredibly effective drama

[10/10 · 2 June 2024]

This incredible drama, by a great director, and featuring an ever promising cast, is definitely an incredible achievement in arthouse filmmaking, and an immense artistic expression at that.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect, of course, and it is indeed an incredibly poignant and emotional affair. Lots of important questions to ponder in the beautiful script, expertly written and paced indeed.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is splendid, very low scaled and featuring some stellar imagery. Very beautifully put together indeed.

Overall, definitely an incredible film, that is highly recommended for any lover of film!

They Call Us Misfits (1968)

Stefan Jarl defines youth culture

[10/10 · 1 June 2024]

In this, Stefan Jarl's incredible and career defining documentary drama, youth, rebellion and loss is defined splendidly.

The first chapter in a trilogy, Jarl expertly showcases these players in their natural element, being an authentic and thourough expression. Very emotional, very well written and paced indeed.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is revolutionary in Swedish filmmaking, very beautifully put together indeed, very feature worthy and authentic.

Overall, definitely one of the all time greats, and part of a complimentary trilogy, where ever film is equally worthwhile to experience. Give it a watch, for sure!

Hit Man (2023)

Linklater has outdone himself

[10/10 · 1 June 2024]

This incredible film, is definitely an immensely interesting mix of genres, and one of the better and most unique films of the year. As one would expect from Linklater.

The actors all do an incredible job, in a variety of roles, ranging from incredible crime thriller, high drama, or just a wacky rom-com. This film indeed has many faces, as does its protagonist. Very career defining and nuanced, expertly written and paced.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, once again encompassing a vast range, and overall very beautifully put together.

Definitely an incredible and masterful film, that is highly recommended for any lover of film. This film, quite litetally, has it all!

The Last Movie (1971)

Masterful Hooper feature

[10/10 · 1 June 2024]

Dennis Hooper is, indeed, one of the all time greats, and this is without a doubt one of his more artistic and unique expressions - combining the incredible sense of folk music lore and artistic and metaphorical imagery splendidly.

The actors all do an incredible job, in a very scaled back, career defining fashion. Incredible and accompined by a stellar script for the ages. Very beautifully written and paced.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very beautifully put together and in line with his style.

Overall, an incredible film by a master, that is highly recommended for any lover of film!

The Grifters (1990)

Incredible Frears drama

[9/10 · 27 May 2024]

Stephen Frears is, of course, one of the favourites, and this humorous drama thriller is definitely one of his better, and more unique features.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such a stellar director and great cast, and all of this accompined by a stellar script, very true to the director's style, and very well written and paced.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is splendid, very much in line with Frear's style, very beautifully put together, and accompined the various tones of the film.

Overall, definitely an incredible film that is definitely recommended!

The Eternal Road (2017)

Excellent Finnish drama

[9/10 · 27 May 2024]

This incredible drama, by a stellar director, and featuring an incredible cast portraying history splendidly, is definitely an immense highlight and a great film indeed.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such legendary names, and it is indeed very career defining, very emotional, subtle and accompined by a stellar script for the ages. Very beautifully written and paced, and conveying the true story.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very beautifully put together indeed.

Overall, definitely an incredible film that is definitely recommended for any lover of film!

Straw Dogs (1971)

Incredible drama thriller

[9/10 · 27 May 2024]

As other critics have noted, this is indeed one of, if not perhaps even the, best out of Sam Peckinah's ever impressive body of work in his ever masterful filmography. And a first rate thriller at that!

The actors all do an incredible job, Dustin Hoffman in particular, of course, but the entire cast is just splendid, conveying a great range of high drama, suspense and some humour. Excellent writing, very career defining, and overall a splendid and beautiful affair.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is splendid, very much in line with the director's style, and very fluid and beautifully put together.

Overall, definitely a masterful achievement, and highly recommended for any lover of film!

Berlin Alexanderplatz (2020)

Masterful and artistic drama

[10/10 · 27 May 2024]

This ever acclaimed drama, by an incredible director, and starring an ever impressive cast, is definitely indeed one of the better films of the year, and an immense artistic achievement.

The actors all do an incredible job, as one would expect from such a stellar cast, and it is indeed a very emotional and career defining affair, very nuanced, real and highly emotional. All of this accompined by a stellar script for the ages, excellent writing and pacing, very artistic, filled with stellar allegorical and metaphorical.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very beautifully put together, and accompining the tone of the film splendidly.

Overall, definitely a masterful achievement, and very much recommended for any lover of film!

The Old Man and the Sea (1990 TV Movie)

Stellar adaptation

[9/10 · 22 May 2024]

This incredible drama, adapted from the classic novel, and starring an ever impressive cast, is definitely one film by a great director that is definitely recommended, and should not be dismissed as a mere TV adaptation, which of course could also be great on its own.

The actors all do an incredible job, Anthony Quinn steals the show as ever, and still got it gracefully late in his career. The supporting cast and main cast is overall incredible. Very beautifully written and paced, true to the classic story.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is great, obviously done on a somewhat lower budget, but managed incredibly well and very beautifully put together overall.

Indeed an incredible film that is highly recommended for any lover of film!

Nunnan (2007)

Beautifully made film

[10/10 · 22 May 2024]

This incredible film, by a stellar director, is definitely a highlight documentary, and one that is indeed ever recommended!

Showcasing an immensely impressive and interesting subject, it is indeed very well conveyed through the beautiful writing, in every sense of the word. Very well written and paced, highly emotional and ever nerve inducing.

The cinematography, cutting and editing is incredible, very feature worthy, and indeed immensely beautifully put together.

Overall, definitely an incredible film, very interesting, very emotional, and one that I can not recommend enough! Give it a watch for sure.