Alonso Duralde - The Film Verdict

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Apr 18, 2024 | Festivals |

Guy Ritchie displays his usual skill at stylized violence, cheeky repartee, and bespoke costuming, but the build-up in this WWII action saga outshines the climax.

Challengers

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Apr 12, 2024 | Spotlight |

Luca Guadagnino’s twisty, sexy, adult tennis saga entwines three players who understand each other (and themselves) on the court but have a harder time working outside the lines.

Civil War

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Apr 12, 2024 | Spotlight |

Alex Garland can mount a battle sequence as well as any filmmaker working today, but the lack of political context and specificity undermines this ambitious film.

Monkey Man

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Apr 5, 2024 | Spotlight |

Dev Patel makes a dazzling directorial debut that mixes stylish ultra-violence with a provocative political point of view.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Mar 28, 2024 | Spotlight |

One of the better American Godzilla movies delivers the giant-monster-fighting goods, even if waiting for the grand finale occasionally feels like a chore.

Author: Alonso Duralde

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Challengers

Civil War

Monkey Man

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire