Alonso Duralde - The Film Verdict

IF

Posted by Alonso Duralde | May 17, 2024 | Featured |

John Krasinski’s sledgehammer whimsy kills whatever charm this celebration of childhood imagination might have possessed.

Furiosa

Posted by Alonso Duralde | May 16, 2024 | Cannes 2024, Spotlight |

Fails to meet the impossible task of matching, let alone surpassing, its legendary predecessor, but George Miller’s action sequences still pack a punch, even when they reek of déjà vu.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Posted by Alonso Duralde | May 8, 2024 | Spotlight |

If there’s a valid reason to return to this simian franchise, this latest entry never finds it, despite the craftsmanship on display.

The Fall Guy

Posted by Alonso Duralde | May 1, 2024 | Spotlight |

This valentine to action-packed moviemaking works best when it ignores the plot and focuses on stunt craft and the explosive rom-com banter between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

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.

Author: Alonso Duralde

IF

Furiosa

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The Fall Guy

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare