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Asura: The City of Madness was one of my most anticipated Korean pieces of this year, no wonder such a stellar cast is rarely seen and the foreign reviews whispering about the grittiest story of 2017 were more than tempting, but in the end I have quite mixed feelings. It’s very well directed, no doubt about it, but the story didn't draw me in that much; the plot didn't appeal to me enough to make me go nuts and there’s too little action for my taste – though once it gets going it's very good. The finale in particular builds up to a decent climax and once the guys run into the house with axes the fun is taken care of, yet I wouldn't proclaim it the most brutal film of the year (Headshot was a level above). Woo-seong Jeong is once again flawless. I'll give it a weaker four stars for the segments I liked, but I won't dive into the film again. 70 %

A superb comedy that tore my guts out like nothing I've seen in a long time. Actually, I didn't expect much, but the French humour is flawless, sincere and very sarcastic, very close to my taste. The film takes place in an attractive setting, there are classy ladies, the situational humour is literally fucking hilarious and I not only cried with laughter but also screamed across the house at least five times. How many crazy situations the French can come up with in an hour and a half is worthy of respect. Grandma and the cannibal was the best. 85%.

I was curious to see this acclaimed French film, which I negligently overlooked, but in the end I'm inclined to be disappointed because it didn't grow on me. The idea and the way the story is told are definitely worth mentioning, unfortunately the humour is minimal, emotionally the film left me absolutely cold, the characters came across as uninteresting and nothing worth mentioning happened in the space of two hours. Actually quite a waste of time. Over-hyped to the point of woe. 55%

Average romantic comedy with average actors. The humour is practically non-existent which is a significant downside for me. The film is watchable, but there are better pieces. 60%

Four couples, one wild night and lots of sex from a different angle each time. Well, why not? Original idea, pretty women, decent humour and above all good fun. I had a good time. It's surprising how much the film has in common with reality. 75%.

The trailers for the new King Arthur were rather mediocre and few people were really looking forward to it, but I was all the more surprised by the positive reviews and reception. Guy Ritchie has a very distinctive style of directing and stands out very much above the rest, especially the editing is delivered very effectively and originally. Charlie Hunnam is likeable and fits the role like a glove, Jude Law is also an unusual and interesting role as the villain. There is not that much action, but when it comes to it it is quite good, especially the finale is decently paced. The soundtrack is also nice and the gritty visuals perfectly illustrate the atmosphere. Not a big hit, but an entertaining flick and definitely the best thing to come out of the fantasy genre in a while. 75%

The first half of the film is more than a pleasant teen silliness, is natural, heartfelt and doesn't play on anything, but once the action comes on the scene the satisfaction drops significantly. The visual effects are mediocre and I just didn't enjoy this kind of action. I found Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is from a similar vein (revival of a children's classic) much more attractive and entertaining. But it is watchable. 60%.

A good idea and a nice fairy tale for kids, rather average for an adult. The animation is average, there is not much humour and it gave me the impression that the whole thing is more like a second hand cartoon. Fine to watch, though. 60%.

A pretty okay action comedy with a funny Michael Peña and a weird Dax Shepard that didn't sit well with me. The movie goes by fast, it's funny, but the jokes were a bit too few for my taste. 55%

The beginning of a new cinematic universe and one of the most entertaining blockbusters of the year. Tom Cruise is once again in Mission Impossible mode and there couldn't be a better choice for the main character. The great Russell Crowe, the beautiful Annabelle Wallis and the sexiest Mummy Sofia Boutella are also a delight. The film hits the gas right from the start and doesn't let up until the very end. The action is perfect, visually varied and imaginative, the film looks decently gritty for a PG 13, there are some scares and a slight horror atmosphere (the scene with the rats or spiders Brrr). The strongest moment for me was probably the plane crash, one of the most intense scenes of the year. After a long time I left the cinema excited, entertained and relaxed, and perhaps no one could expect more from a fun silly blockbuster. 85%.