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The film is exactly on the edge between three and four stars, and although I ultimately decided on a lower rating, in its category, it is definitely an above-average piece. Indeed, the script sometimes falters, and the whole story has significant logical gaps, but it is filmed with ease and almost a comedic exaggeration, so these kinds of illogicalities don't bother me, and I generously wave my hand over them. F/X doesn't work for me as a thriller but as a crime comedy with several interesting ideas borrowed from the film studio. Overall impression: 65%.

There are war movies and there are movies that only pretend to be about war. The Trouble with Murphy's War is that it pretends quite unconvincingly, and it is simply a film full of strange emotions, strange decisions, and strange actions. The fabricated story relies on the performance of two great actors of their time, but unfortunately, in moments when I should have been afraid for the protagonist or cheering for him, I had difficulty holding back laughter. Even the 2 stars I'm giving it are not very convincing. As an adventure film, it is tolerable if you turn off your brain and don't question reality. Overall impression: 35%.

When I look back at The Ice Harvest, it's a typical neo-noir crime movie with a truly typical story, typical characters, and a typical atmosphere. the cast is star-studded, but it has one single flaw – it doesn't work for me and doesn't evoke the emotions it should. There are several reasons for this, and it must be emphasized that it's not a disaster that would cause an outcry from a film fan. It will surely find its audience, but for a genre fan, it's unoriginal, and anyone who wants to get an idea of the genre should find a film of better quality. It's the kind of film where you know there should be a witty line coming, but it doesn't come across as funny, and there should be a funny situation, but it doesn't work as it should. The quality of the dialogue is lacking, and the screenplay doesn't address some motives and situations while explaining others only in the very end. Overall impression: 45%.

A film that will have deservedly contradictory reviews - in this case, it depends on how much certain people like such a hallucinogenic affair. In my case, it was a bad choice and after some time I lost any interest in Nadine's fate. The film is based more on atmosphere and playing with mystery than on story. Let's say it's an attempt at Lynch's film style, with the difference being the lack of the filmmaker's virtuosity compared to Lynch's masterpieces. It didn't annoy me as much as Hopkins' Slipstream, but it didn't satisfy me in any way either. The wandering in the haze of mystery is explained only in the last scene of the film, and by then it was too late for me. Overall impression: 25%.

The subject is not bad at all, as it's based on a truly original idea, but in my opinion, it is too directed and played for effect. The same can be said about the screenplay. For the film to work in my eyes, it would have to abandon the traditional Hollywood thriller framework and have a much higher-quality cast. Like this, it is a stylish but pretentious game, where logic suffers in some moments. Overall impression: 45%.

Casandra's Dream is not a typical crime or detective story, it is rather a psychological drama about two ambitious young people, a businessman in the family, and a person who hinders their family's happiness. Above all, it is a film about dealing with one's guilt, a unique variation of Crime and Punishment. During this period, Woody Allen moved away from his old neurotic comedies and continued in the line set by the drama Match Point. It is not as strong as his previous film with a crime plot, but as a psychodrama about morality, it works well and Woody Allen maintains a high standard of work. Additionally, and this is once again confirmed in this case, he works with an elite cast. Both actors in the main roles give their best performance and consider their participation in Woody Allen's project an honor. Overall impression: 75%.

I approached the 10 Items or Less with caution, as A Series of Unfortunate Events from the same director didn't work for me. However, I was pleasantly surprised, as it is a likable indie film or at least an independent-looking film. It is a movie about a rather ordinary supermarket somewhere in the suburbs and a tired cashier who, by a twist of fate, meets a retiring actor who used to be a sought-after star in his field. This chance encounter turns into a day-long trip filled with conversations about life dreams, goals, and values. Both of them part ways enriched by a positive experience. In its minimalism, it is inventive and tasteful. Overall impression: 80%.

I don't appreciate Barbra Streisand either as an actress or as a singer, and she doesn't impress me as a woman, although during the filming of Funny Girl, she had a certain kind of charm that couldn't be denied. Her exaggerated acting and temperament, on which Funny Girl relies, simply don't suit me. Nevertheless, I can't deny her talent and I won't give her less than 3 stars. Overall impression: 55%.

A film with a unique theme and decent execution, and I decided to generously accept and didn't have a major problem with it the somewhat far-fetched story about how a middle-class couple, under the threat of foreclosure on their house, veered off course and decided to solve their financial situation through bank robberies. It's not exactly a typical Scandinavian film, partly because one of the main roles is played by a boy from Colombia, and it's also not a typical family conflict, but I enjoyed it well enough and thanks to the acting of the cast and capable direction, I consumed the film without any difficulties. Overall impression: 60%.

Pierre Richard is a much better actor than a director and screenwriter, but when he sticks to what made him famous as an actor, namely the role of a sympathetic troublemaker who faces the adversity and the will of those around him, the film really holds together and works perfectly. However, in the second half, the screenplay runs out of steam and the film not only loses its pace but also its effectiveness. From a truly great start, the quality of the film goes downhill continuously, and I would only give one star to the final ten minutes. Three stars and a 55% overall impression are ultimately a reasonable compromise.