Alonso Duralde - The Film Verdict

The Exorcist: Believer

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Oct 4, 2023 | Spotlight |

It takes a village to perform an exorcism, and it takes the power of Ann Dowd and Ellen Burstyn to make this familiar material compelling.

The Creator

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Sep 26, 2023 | Spotlight |

While lovely to look at, Gareth Edwards’ latest doesn’t make the case for why we should stop worrying and learn to love AI.

Expend4bles

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Sep 22, 2023 | Spotlight |

If Expend4bles were any more by-the-numbers, it would have a numeral in its title. Oh, wait.

A Haunting in Venice

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Sep 10, 2023 | Spotlight |

Branagh’s most successful Agatha Christie adaptation to date finds mystery and suspense in period, setting, and another distinguished ensemble.

Hit Man

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Sep 5, 2023 | VENICE 2023, Spotlight, Toronto 2023 |

Richard Linklater’s farce about a phony hired killer is charming and unpredictable, but it would benefit from dropping the “based on a true story” angle.

Author: Alonso Duralde

The Exorcist: Believer

The Creator

Expend4bles

A Haunting in Venice

Hit Man