A PERFECT ENEMY
Watchable. Gripping from early minutes. As soon as a girl asks for a lift, you know she's going to play an elaborate psychological subterfuge, like in "The Hitcher". The movie's not all-enticing though, especially the first half. As the girl talks about the squalor and brutality of her childhood - watch out for gross-out bits - the repulsion she provokes feels pointless in the movie and only the finale clarifies the purpose of that part. Nevertheless, constant mind-game playing is intriguing. The girl, Texel Textor, is played with relish by Athena Strates - I bet the name isn't coincidental. Both lead actors: Tomasz Kot and Athena Strates are absolutely superb as the multi-layered characters. The second half keeps you on the edge of your seat and the finale ties up all seemingly loose ends. Even the end credits move in the opposite direction we're used to. Those looking for an intelligent psychological thriller will be satisfied
GODZILLA VS. KONG 3D
Watchable. Every generation seems to have their own Godzilla and their own King Kong. The current time is one for cross-overs. So the movie joins the storylines of Godzilla and Kong films of recent years and refreshes the viewers' memory reminding them of the main ideas - much needed and well done, however far-fetched such a cross-over is. The looks of the monsters are detailed and are really the only reason to bother. Maybe also for other decent visual effects and quality electronic music which livens up the tedious action. Underlit settings make all the film wearingly dark. The 3D is standard. All characters are two-dimensional. The story is monstrously (pun intended) de-braining. Not only is the plot quite rudimentary, but it is also full of holes and relies solely on special effects.
LUCA
I've seen it already but, due to a publication ban, I'll post the review no earlier than 16 June at 6 p.m. CET.
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