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Aliens: O Despertar (2023)
Genuinely thrilling and exciting.
Rui Constantino is an extremely talented action director because not only does he know great action, but he always backs the action up with a great story and interesting characters.
Kudos to actor Miguel Dias who did a great interpretation of Weyland jr. I liked that his main goal was only to bring the alien species back to earth, no matter what it cost, putting lives at danger and all, in some parts of the conversation he has with Felix he orders him, to bring back the aliens, and forget the troops, leading this guy to keep asking him to forget about it all.
Upcoming actor André Pedras did also an awesome work in the post credits scenes, bringing in the realism and tension, those first person shots were amazing.
The soundtrack is very good with tension, action and claustrophobic horror.
Awesome movie.
A Maldição Do Nevoeiro (2023)
The flying dutchman returns.
This is a typical horror thriller from director Rui Constantino, that gives us a different approach to the legend of the flying dutchman, here we see captain jones returning from the dead to reclaim his old gun back, after a bunch of divers find it inside his wreckage ship.
He comes back but he is not alone, along with his crew from hell, several monsters.
The vibe of the old days of horror is here, but i just wish it had more running time.
The soundtrack and the cast do a great job at it.
It's a really low budget film, but it certainly doesn't look like it.
The CGI is good for a short movie like this.
All in all it´s a 7 for me.
Halloween: O Legado (2022)
This has to be one of the best fan films of Halloween
Director Rui Constantino brings us an outstanding sequel to the Prodigal Son, The guy who plays Michael Myers is a real menace, big and scary, just like a boogeyman. This movie also had plenty of gore, which is a horror fan´s dream. The acting was okay, and the first time actors in this movie did well for their first big screen performance.
The storyline didn't weaken hardly at all. The plot was good and thick, and there was so much going on in this movie helping to tell this story, when we see the beggining we know that another year is coming, and Michael will return once more to kill.
Better than halloween ends for me, that one was a letdown.
If you want to see a seriously fun, entertaining, scary, and good horror movie, surely see this one.
A Chamada 3: Fim da Linha (2022)
The horror and the macabre rules in this final chapter.
The visions of the institute awakens and the power of the voodoo man awaken the purifier but he is like an entity that lives in the dream world in wich he prey on the girls that dream, Caetano the hero from the previous movies is tormented by him, every night, he is on forced vacation from the police force.
He tries to warn everybody that he is back, but nobody believes him, until the deaths start.
I would still see an extended cut if one exists because i feel that the movie could be longer.
All in all it´s a 7 for me.
Sith Wars: Episódio I - O Regresso dos Sith (2021)
The Sith have returned in full form
Director Rui Constantino brought us, another gem beneath the Star Wars franchise, it surprised me a lot, because i was expecting a movie with the same old premise, and it i saw was much more, we now see the other side on this movie, we see it from the darkside of the force, the siths rule the galaxy on this one, has Darth Vader gathers all of them to seek for Master Yoda, he is his main target on this.
So he enlists Darth Revan, and Darth Talon, along with Boba Fett and Darth Marr and Darth Maul, we have various Sith Lords in this, and that´s what surprised me more, most of them, i could only read about them, and now they are here, the movie has a bunch of easter eggs, and you need to pay extreme attention to find them.
So, i´m giving this movie a 9, because it´s a really well done movie, special effects, storyline, cast, soundtrack all made in a wonderfull way.
It really sticks with us, so i will return to their tv channel, to see the movie once again, because it was so good.
Halloween: Filho Pródigo (2021)
A Solid follow up of the boogeyman Michael Myers
For a sequel it was good. I liked how they continued the story, about the thorn cult, Michael has even more power in this one, we got the son of Doutor Loomis in this David Loomis even in his short appearance, he takes is revenge on him.
Fantastic Halloween movie.
Tubarão: O Regresso (2021)
This is the one i´ve been waiting for...
Jaws Returns is a good litlle gem, directed by a creative man, that helms this movie the right way, he brings all the goods for an avid gore fan like me.
His movies are always r-rated and that just hits the spot.
The story is different from the other sequels of Jaws, this time two divers go these caves in search of some kind of treasure and then they are eaten by Jaws, he comes back from the deep to take his revenge once again on us, it´s really better than 3 and 4, at least for me.
Some people start to dissapear at sea, and then Torres the leader of the fisherman calls the chief of police to tell him, what´s happening and all hell breaks loose as we see Shawn Phillips the director from scream bloody murder and a good actor too, as deputy Tom, as he witness the death of a surfer calls the chief only to tell him, that they got a real problem at hands.
The special effects are ok, and the shots of the great white are really good.
I´m give this one 9.
The Thing: O Regresso (2021)
The ultimate in alien terror is back.
A group of explorers at mcmurdo station go to investigate outpost 31, they get there and there´s bodies all over the place, there´s no sign of RJ Macready and Childs, so they go in there searching the destroyed base and one of the creatures assimilates one of the explorers, soon all hell breaks loose, as they return to their base and the creature, starts to multiply and killing everybody at the base, and then the army also comes, and they have a biological team, it´s a cool movie, full of special effects, a great tribute to the original by John Carpenter, if he saw this, he would be proud.
This director is going to have a promising future, just hope to see his next movie in august Jaws Returns, great year for unknown world pictures tv channel.
It's a dark, brutal, and claustrophobic sci-fi horror film, with good performances, so i recomend this movie to every fan of this franchise.
O Artefacto (2021)
An ancient tale of wonder
This movie is really special, the way i see it, it´s a dream within a dream.
Solid entertainment.
The opening sequences in the excavation site is wonderfull, the visuals top notch considering the era.
All in all 7/10
O Mundo Dos Anjos (2020)
Beautiful angel.
It´s a really decent movie, the ending of the movie is a testament to the power of love and life, and the girl in this movie is so beautiful, great choice of actress.
Soundtrack is gorgeous, the special effects are good.
6/10
Sonhos Sinistros (2020)
Creepy Freddy returns
Like this short movie a lot, a real perverse and creepy Freddy, loved the new look.
And the girl does an good performance.
The short relies more on suspense and scares, but it´s not a bad thing, really loved Freddy as he stood in the shadows making him, more scary than ever.
The dreams sequences were cool, he doesn´t have the full power yet, so he tries to scare the girl, so that she, can lure more friends so he can keep their souls, and be released once again, upon the world.
Sniper Português (2020)
Tension from beginning to end.
It's well paced.there are no spots that drag, i wasn't bored for a minute, and the two lead actors Rui Constantino and Pedro Pinecross work well off each other. Both are very well suited for this particular role and were very convincing.
A good start and i hope that post-credits scene means we´re getting a sequel.
Portuguese Sniper is an 8/10
Refúgio 2099 (2019)
Amazing movie
Excellent overall. Cast is great.
It´s entertaining if you keep in mind that this is a fictional story along the lines of David and Goliath. Its about overcoming obstacles no matter how threatening or big they are.
Just the thought of something like this happening is crazy.
Not only do you feel the action and rush of the film you feel the emotion. They did a good job at making you feel what he felt as if it was real.
Great movie.
A Chamada 2 (2019)
A sequel that i´ve waited for 4 years, and it´s outstanding
This movie takes the action that audiences enjoyed in the first movie and elevates it to a new height. It successfully creates the same feelings as the first movie,
We have twists and turns, referenced scenes to the Saw franchise, it´s just that great.
So we begin with agent Caetano, trapped in chair handcuffed, until he receives a phone call, but to get to the cell phone ( he must use his brain ) and take advantage of everything he sees in the room, for me, the tension of this scene, is great, because he can´t leave the chair, that has a bomb attached to it.
When he finally manages to escape that trap, all hell breaks lose, as the Purifier and Breeder, seek revenge against all cops from the first movie, killing them all, one by one, the writing in this movie is different from the first movie. The movie prioritizes tension scenes more than action, but when the action begins there´s no end in sight.
It successfully blends action and the thoughtfulness of the first movie.
So many memorable scenes and revolutionary moments
Look out for many surprises in the end, and a post credits scene.
The Purifier and Breeder will return, i´m so sure about that.
Hellbox II: A Dimensão Negra (2019)
If you're a fan of this franchise, witness the ascension of evil
This movie succeeds if you're a fan of Constantino Films movies, It follows the mythos quite logically, and adds a good deal of conjecture to the "reality" of the prince of the dark dimension, and his guards of hell.
For the first time we see the master of hell ( quite good ), i know that they´re filming a new chapter, so the hellbox will return, love all about this movie, and it´s really great to know that portuguese studios can make this kind of movies.
Its an engaging story and thought-provoking plot is enough to keep any viewer entertained, not to mention the violence and gore.
10/10
Um Dia Negro 2: Estrada De Sangue (2019)
A premiere full of energy, and a good story full of scare jumps
Just saw this great sequel, i want to congradulate all people involved in the production of this short movie, it´s actors, producers and director Rui Constantino, that once more deliver the goods, he knows what portuguese people want, i´m tired of all those comedies and dramas.
Now, let´s talk about this movie, camera flows and moves so smoothly and gently that the atmosphere is guaranteed to last throughout the film, a couple of scenes are totally outstanding in their virtuosity such as the scene where Ricardo gets out of the car, completely tormented by the ghost of Gregório, and then he beats his car, saying that he´s the only killer, there are no good persons in the world, there are only persons who can control their bad/evil side, and these two, are battling the forest roads for themselves.
The hitcher is pure evil and no one can change his thoughts and mind, because evil cannot be changed or turned into "good."
I think in the future and with the help of the priest, finally he will be absolved of all his sins.
But until then, there´s many roads to travel.
A cult classic franchise, 10 out of 10 masterpiece.
Um Dia Negro 2: Estrada De Sangue (2019)
A premiere full of energy, and a good story full of scare jumps
Just saw this great sequel, i want to congradulate all people involved in the production of this short movie, it´s actors, producers and director Rui Constantino, that once more deliver the goods, he knows what portuguese people want, i´m tired of all those comedies and dramas.
Now, let´s talk about this movie, camera flows and moves so smoothly and gently that the atmosphere is guaranteed to last throughout the film, a couple of scenes are totally outstanding in their virtuosity such as the scene where Ricardo gets out of the car, completely tormented by the ghost of Gregório, and then he beats his car, saying that he´s the only killer, there are no good persons in the world, there are only persons who can control their bad/evil side, and these two, are battling the forest roads for themselves.
The hitcher is pure evil and no one can change his thoughts and mind, because evil cannot be changed or turned into "good."
I think in the future and with the help of the priest, finally he will be absolved of all his sins.
But until then, there´s many roads to travel.
A cult classic franchise, 10 out of 10 masterpiece.
Ninja Português (2018)
Enter the portuguese ninja
This a violent and gripping story with plenty of noisy action and struggles in a comic-book style . It's a mindless but enjoyable story, the soundtrack is the best, i´ve seen in a while, it´s great to see a portuguese ninja take on an evil organization, i will buy this on dvd, as soon as it arrives in stores.
Um Dia Negro (2017)
There's a new Hitcher in Portugal
This short movie is by far the best movie I have seen in a long while. We need more movies like this! It was intense and there was never a dull moment. You can tell they put a lot of effort into making this movie, this is what makes TV great, i've watch four times already in their channel( CFT on Facebook ) and keep finding new things about it, what suspenseful thriller. I can't wait to pick up the DVD of this. The first killer is insane, and the second, just let me tell that i was surprised, never in a million years, i would have guessed that.
For me it was suspense to the extreme, Amazing !