Manuel São Bento

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Favorite films

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • The Lion King

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  • Revelations

    ★★★★

  • Snow White

    ★★★★

  • Ash

    ★★★

  • Heart Eyes

    ★★★

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  • Revelations

    Revelations

    ★★★★

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ fandomwire.com/revelations-review/

    "Revelations solidifies Yeon Sang-ho's status as one of the boldest, most intriguing filmmakers in contemporary South Korean cinema.

    With a deep exploration of the weight that religious fanaticism, guilt, and trauma can exert on human morality, its thematically complex script challenges the traditional perception of good and evil, showing how personal interpretation can distort both reality and the sense of justice.

    Featuring two exceptional central performances, one of the most striking films of the year leaves a haunting reflection: are our choices truly our own, or merely inevitable responses to invisible forces that shape us?"

    Rating: A-

  • Snow White

    Snow White

    ★★★★

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ fandomwire.com/snow-white-review/

    "Snow White may not be the remake that changes many people's negative perception of Disney's live-action trend, but the truth is that Marc Webb and Erin Cressida Wilson manage to offer a more fascinating version of the classic tale.

    At the center of it all, Rachel Zegler shines with a magnetic performance, elevating the main character to new heights of complexity and charm. Her enchanting expressiveness and outstanding vocal talent make this Snow White one…

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  • I Came By

    I Came By

    ★★½

    MORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ www.msbreviews.com/

    "I Came By boasts a haunting performance by Hugh Bonneville and a screenplay featuring an interesting exploration of opposing economic classes.

    The theme "rich vs. Poor" is developed through compelling interactions, but unfortunately, it's surrounded by an extremely predictable narrative that significantly reduces the levels of suspense and mystery. Time jumps only serve as a confusing technical element, and constant, abrupt cuts during tense moments become quite frustrating. The trailers are also incredibly misleading, with…

  • Ferrari

    Ferrari

    ★★★

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ fandomwire.com/ferrari-venice-film-festival-review-penelope-cruz-drives-an-uneven-biopic/

    "Ferrari has the potential to be a memorable biopic but lacks a more thoughtful emotional focus in its performance-driven character study. Adam Driver is excellent, but Penélope Cruz clearly stands out with an emotionally devastating performance.

    The dialogues between the main couple are the highlights of a globally abrupt film that deals with the deaths of people outside the family nucleus in a manner that is too fleeting and insignificant, in addition to overdramatizing a…