The Room Next Door
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth. Over the years, life circumstances pulled them apart—Ingrid became a writer of autobiographical novels, while Martha became a war correspondent. After years of separation, they reunite in an intense yet strangely tender encounter. Almodóvar’s new social drama, his first English-language film. Is it worth your attention?
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Tilda Swinton & Julianne Moore—what can you say? Even in a mediocre film, they remain dignified and deliver masterclass performances.
Almodóvar beautifully contrasts the two women’s differing views on death and life’s values, handling the theme of euthanasia with maturity.
A rather tender film (unless you’re stone-hearted 😅), with existential anxieties that feel justified.
Visually impeccable in terms of set design.
It has a strong artistic aesthetic.
Once again, Almodóvar places female psychology at the center, a signature trait of his films.
🔴🔴🔴🔴A lot of talking—some viewers might find it tiresome.
A few moments suffer from "wooden" dialogue, particularly on Swinton’s side.
A dual role (no spoilers) revealed near the end might divide opinions. 🤷♂️
While the central theme is powerful, the screenplay has weaknesses—it doesn’t build the bond between the two women strongly enough to make their final farewell truly devastating.
Moana
An unexpected call from her ancestors sends Moana on a journey across the distant seas of Oceania, into dangerous and uncharted waters. A sequel to the hit 2016 film. Is it worth watching?
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It’s Disney, which guarantees at least a visually stunning film, bursting with colors that will especially captivate younger audiences—a rich, vibrant world full of imagination.
As expected, the animation is top-notch.
It’s fun to watch, especially for kids, who will have a great time.
Heihei the chicken steals the show in every scene, and Maui has some funny lines too.
This might sound silly, but the water in this movie looks insanely realistic… wow!! 😅
🔴🔴🔴🔴The songs aren’t exactly a strong point in this sequel.
The story is pretty mediocre—it feels like this sequel didn’t really need to exist. It’s a bit confused, not bringing anything fresh, even though it seems to have a central theme. Overall, it feels like a rehash of the first movie.
Without spoiling anything, there doesn’t really seem to be a true villain in the film.
The new characters introduced are fairly forgettable.
Nice choices!