Tuneintogether Reviews Seven New Films Premiering in Dutch Cinemas This Week: From Transformers to Thought-Provoking Dramas

News - 9 June 2023

FilmTotaal has recently released seven brand new reviews of films that are set to premiere in Dutch cinemas this week. The reviews cover a variety of genres and styles, offering readers insight into what to expect from these upcoming releases.First up is the review of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," directed by Steven Caple Jr.

and starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Lauren Vélez, and Dean Scott Vazquez. According to the review by Terence Shea, this latest installment in the Transformers franchise may be the best one yet, but that's not saying much in comparison to its predecessors.Next is "Kandahar," directed by Ric Roman Waugh and featuring Gerard Butler, Navid Negahban, Ali Fazal, and Bahador Foladi in the main roles.

Shea's review of the film describes it as a mix of good action sequences set in a beautiful desert landscape, interspersed with what he calls "pseudo-political nonsense.""Utama," directed by Alejandro Loayza Grisi and starring José Calcina, Luisa Quispe, Candelaria Quispe, and Placide Ali, is the subject of Thomas Streekstra's review. Streekstra praises the film for its sober and sobering portrayal of climate change, making viewers empathize with the endearing couple at the center of the story.

"Stars at Noon," directed by Claire Denis and featuring Margaret Qualley, Joe Alwyn, Ben Safdie, and Danny Ramirez, is reviewed by Shea as a film that tries to pass itself off as an intellectual masterpiece but ultimately falls short. He describes it as "vague filth" that fails to deliver on its promise."Alléluia," directed by Richard Eyre and starring Jesse Akele, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Lorraine Ashbourne, and Jessica Baglow, is another film reviewed by Shea.

He notes that while the film starts off as a typical British humorous drama, it takes a dark turn towards the end, leaving viewers with a bitter aftertaste."Werner Herzog - Radical Dreamer," directed by Thomas von Steinaecker and featuring Werner Herzog, Guillermo de Oliveira, Lena Herzog, and Nicole Kidman, is reviewed by Ruud Vos. Vos describes the film as a beginner's guide to the works of the renowned director, offering insights into Herzog's radical approach to filmmaking.

Finally, "The Dmitriev Affair," directed by Jessica Gorter and centered around the story of Yuri Dmitriev, is reviewed by Tim Bouwhuis. Bouwhuis highlights the film's exploration of how memories of the past can pose a threat to Russia's present-day society, making it a thought-provoking watch for audiences.Overall, FilmTotaal's reviews offer readers a comprehensive look at the diverse range of films set to premiere in Dutch cinemas this week, providing valuable insights into the quality and themes of each film.

Whether viewers are looking for action-packed blockbusters or thought-provoking dramas, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this latest lineup of releases.