Alonso Duralde - The Film Verdict

Mufasa: The Lion King

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 17, 2024 | Spotlight, Hollywood |

Better than a CG-animated prequel to a remake has any right to be, but director Barry Jenkins’ time and effort could surely be better applied elsewhere.

Kraven the Hunter

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 11, 2024 | Spotlight, Hollywood |

This absurd (and violent) Spider-Man spinoff plays it so straight that it’s quite frequently hilarious, whether or not that was the intent.

Y2K

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 7, 2024 | Spotlight, Hollywood |

Kyle Mooney’s teen disaster comedy ‘Y2K’ starts out promisingly enough before blowing 2000 opportunities for thrills, laughs, or insight.

Nosferatu

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 5, 2024 | Spotlight, Hollywood |

Exquisite filmcraft and committed performances, yet Robert Eggers’ take on the silent-horror classic feels more like an adoring tribute than a rethinking or reimagining.

Moana 2

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Nov 26, 2024 | Spotlight, Hollywood |

Shares most of the strengths and weaknesses of its predecessor, although at this point, novelty has sailed off to the seven seas. Kids who know the first movie by heart will delight in a second helping.

Author: Alonso Duralde

Mufasa: The Lion King

Kraven the Hunter

Y2K

Nosferatu

Moana 2