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The main strength of the film is its strong, emotionally charged story, which has the potential to captivate especially female audiences - and, of course, me, an incurable softie. Accusations of emotional manipulation are not warranted this time, as the screenplay faithfully reflects the book it’s based on, which in turn portrays the cultural chasm between Western modernity and a society shaped by Islamic law - Sharia - and local traditions. In that world, children after a parental separation automatically belong to the father. The depicted story is not exceptional; it reflects the experiences of many women who married into areas governed by conservative Islamic ideology. The film's execution and acting performances are standard, thus not exceeding the average. Overall impression: 70%.

It is rare to find such a textbook example of product placement in the film industry as in this little movie. However, I must admit that I wasn't bored at all by this bloated advertisement for NOKIA. The film's advantages are its fast pace and reasonable runtime. Although I am sensitive to poorly written scripts and plot inconsistencies, in this case, these shortcomings didn't bother me. Kim Basinger, as the main star, attracts attention about as much as my grandmother in a nightgown, but even that is not a hindrance. If you don't have high expectations, the film offers a decent chance for entertainment and represents a light genre above average. Overall impression: 65%.

Everyone has their own taste boundaries, so no one needs to despair if they like this mess. As for me, I can say I had a better time even on the toilet after catching dysentery... This is one of those worse teenage comedies, embodying scriptwriter and acting incompetence. It's especially baffling why the actresses playing the girl protagonists spent all their allowance on clothes and hairstyling instead of paying for at least a week's acting course. Overall impression: 10%.

The pinnacle of Bob Fosse's work and one of the peaks in the musical film genre. It's not a musical in the true sense, though it employs some musical elements. The film builds on the contrast between the highly liberated artistic atmosphere of Berlin's cabaret scenes, full of decadence and provocation, and the mire of the economic crisis accompanied by the collapse of the Weimar Republic's political system and the rise of radical totalitarian ideologies. For Liza Minnelli, it was the role of a lifetime, making her a top-tier star. The evocative period atmosphere is created almost effortlessly, using extras and detailed camera shots. Excellent music, song lyrics, editing, cinematography, and acting performances. A film with substance. Overall impression: 100%.

A bitter tragicomedy about a man who lacked greater adaptability to attain happiness, but also the energy and courage to confront the injustices of our world, and so his life attitude became escapism. During the communist period, he decides to seek asylum in a monastery, and when fate brings him back to the world outside the monastery walls years later, he finds that while the government has changed, the people who continue to remain morally on edge have not. Despite sincere efforts to reintegrate and rebuild broken bonds with his family, he ultimately chooses to escape again into the asylum of the microcosm of a religious sect. It's not a bad movie, but from the creator of the format, Jerzy Stuhr, I would have expected more developed characters and more intense conflicts. Perhaps even more black humor. In many cases, the characters are merely outlined and do not undergo any development. It needed more work on the screenplay and the quality of the dialogue. Overall impression: 65%.

For those seeking eccentricity, visual effects, and a departure from the mainstream in a film, The Cell might hit the mark. The dream sequences are visually provocative, sexually enticing, and appropriately imaginative. However, for those looking for a well-rounded, thoroughly developed movie with a quality script, The Cell will be a waste of time. It primarily lacks a gripping story and a strong protagonist. Jennifer Lopez cannot even be considered an average actress, so she works best in the film when she isn't trying too hard and simply exists - with striking makeup and extravagant costumes. This blend of film experiment and crime genre didn't work out very well. Overall impression: 40%.

Egon Bondy was a genius and a madman, an amazingly hardworking individual who was never employed (by the way - an interesting thought), a hero and a coward, a philosopher, poet, and prose writer. Above all, he was a nonconformist. Hearing not only his voice but also those of Machovec, Jirous, or Placák as unique witnesses to twisted Czech history, and listening to snippets of Bondy's poetry is too fascinating for this documentary to be given less than four stars. Overall impression: 75%.

I haven't read the book or seen the original 1970s film version, so I don't have to deal with the eternal problem of how the screenwriter and director have allegedly desecrated the sacred source material. Departing from the original genre to make a sci-fi comedy seems like a very sensible idea, as such a subject can't be taken seriously today. I openly admit that I enjoyed this more than most contemporary comedies, though that doesn't necessarily mean the film is full of original, sparkling humor. It's more a reflection of my positive relationship with sci-fi, as one tends to poke fun at what they love. Frank Oz's direction is decent within his capabilities, with the weaknesses lying more in the script. The casting is good, and in the case of Nicole Kidman, a perfect hit. Overall impression: 55%.

A harbinger of where the once successful Václav Vorlíček would end up in the 1990s. A film without spark and effective humor, riding the coat tails of the success of the fairy-tale series Arabela. Overall impression: 40%.

Fans of gory action, relentless gunfire, and mindless thrills will enjoy this, and they can add as many stars as they like. From a film quality perspective, Predator 2 suffers from all the typical sequel flaws: a lack of originality and creativity, and, without the exotic tropical jungle setting, it lacks atmosphere as well. By moving the setting to an urban environment, the film becomes similar to other crime-themed action movies of the time, which were being churned out rapidly. The only addition is the extraterrestrial creature - pardon, in true sequel logic, there's an entire pack of Predators. Danny Glover has significantly more acting talent, but he didn't quite fit the role of a warrior battling cosmic invaders. There's hardly any point in discussing the script's logic and the quality of the dialogues. I was particularly amused by the idea of a spaceship hidden in the heart of a city. Overall impression: 25%.