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Shot according to the eponymous novel by Boris Lavrenov, from which the plot and tragic ending practically do not deviate. For its time, it is filmed sensitively, with very decent direction - Čuchraj was one of the talents of the 50s. However, in my eyes, this chamber drama about the clash of romantic feelings and military duty has a certain propagandistic dimension, so it won't account for more than 50% of the overall impression.

Nicely written, directed, and performed film, although it lacks a greater distance from the topic. It is too noticeable that the creators sympathize with the political beliefs of their heroes, and the film is rather a tribute to the workers' movement of that era than an artistic statement about one court drama and one controversial time. There is not much to object to in individual aspects of the film, but at the same time, Sacco and Vanzetti as a whole will definitely not bring the viewer to ecstasy. Much more could have been extracted from this subject. Overall impression: 60%.

I am surprised by the very low rating on FilmBooster, which, in my opinion, does not correspond to reality. Secret Agents loosely draws inspiration from a few-year-old scandal when the French Secret Service sank a Greenpeace organization ship in the Pacific Ocean. The low rating stems from the fact that the film, with its screenplay and direction, is miles away from the typical popcorn action production with exaggerated stylized action and a fast-paced plot. This film shows the more prosaic and realistic side of secret service work, endless hours of waiting for orders, tiresome surveillance that often leads nowhere, but also the uncertainty of what awaits the agents after the mission. It has a very decent cast, with Monica Bellucci in particular showing that she is not just a decoration, but that she also possesses a considerable amount of character acting. You will also get to see a few fights, corpses, and chases, but they are certainly not essential in this film. Overall impression: 75%.

Not demanding mainstream animated series for the youngest with a slightly didactic focus, which does not deviate from the boundaries of a mass product intended for the international market in terms of script and artistic execution. Because it was aired on ČT, it has a fairly decent dubbing. Overall impression: 45%. When nothing else, at least children will learn that life is not just entertainment, but also work, and things do not create themselves. :-)

This fun animated series is primarily evidence of the sad fact that the pinnacle of animated creation is currently happening somewhere completely different and, above all, is increasingly distancing itself from us. The overall lightness and charm of the series, given by its humor, which is well understood anywhere in the world, is a huge plus. In a way, it's a genius masterpiece both in terms of visual conception and the script of individual episodes. Overall impression: 95%. The younger "sister" of the dog Gromit.

The fourth Alien film is indeed the weakest in the tetralogy, but it is still a significantly above-average addition to the science fiction genre. It has a clearly different atmosphere from the previous three installments - it is not an intimate horror like the first or third one, nor an action-packed military spectacle like the second one, but rather a comically colorful spectacle, featuring the often-used humorous lightening in comics, and there are also self-parodic moments. The characters correspond to the comic book concept as well. We meet a gang of variously diverse cosmic pirates, eccentric self-centered scientists, and ruthless monstrous military officers. However, the flaw is that it is no longer a purely genre spectacle, but an uneven film where great moments, such as the famous underwater clash in the flooded restrooms or the duel on the elevator shaft, alternate with hesitant moments, like the use of a poorly executed mutant and above all, the rushed ending that is unquestionably the weakest part of all the films. In short, the script was hastily patched together. Unlike the previous installments, it does not work even from a logical point of view, when one considers what the aliens (including nest construction) managed to do in an hour and a half, during which the story unfolds in real-time, it is truly unbelievable even for a die-hard fan. The cast is above standard, Sigourney Weaver is great as always, Dominique Pinon is entertaining, Ron Perlman is negatively charismatic, and Winona Ryder is fragile. Overall impression: 70%. Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a great director, but Alien: Resurrection should have been entrusted to someone else.

Not that the topic of the peripeties of a love relationship wouldn't be compelling, not that the script doesn't contain a certain Boccaccio playfulness and, at times, pleasant exaggeration, not that there aren't a few sympathetic humorous situations, but it's all so typically Italian, with humor that is more refined, reminiscent of the rather dull style of Paolo Villaggio, and I'm more of a fan of dry English humor. Additionally, the film clearly featured second-rate Italian actors. Purely for relaxation, undemanding affair. Overall impression: 45%.

I was expecting too much, tempted by high ratings and enthusiastic comments, and if it weren't for that, maybe I would have been more satisfied. Echoes of the Dead is a genre average that doesn't offend, but also doesn't impress, whether it's about the script, cast and performances, or directorial work. Overall, a predictable ending. The beginning with a children's motif seemed more promising than the actual development and resolution, at times I felt obvious inspiration from other famous movies, for example, the character from Kubrick's The Shining came to mind when I saw the black man in the park. Overall impression: 55%.

Short film, which actually has nothing in common, because it was created by directors from different schools, generations, nationalities, and themes. As a result, it is also uneven, the absolute highlight for me is Pasolini's story from the film crew environment - a masterful analysis of human selfishness and ruthlessness. I was also intrigued by the neglected Gregoretti with its dark satire of consumer society, based on well-observed situations and absurdities brought by modern prosperous society. Weaker is Rosselini's story, which is rather a stretched filmed anecdote, and I was not impressed by Godard's processing of an otherwise interesting subject. Overall impression: 70%.

Air America is a mix of action comedy and anti-war film with parodic elements. It disappoints all those who go to see stars and wanted to watch this film as a typical action ride of Mel Gibson, because his role is rather secondary and he plays unusually moderately. It is a film that, like the vast majority of movies balancing on the edge of genres, disappoints those who wanted to see a great comedy or a great action film. From each, there is simply a piece, however, this mix actually worked for me. It is not an exceptional affair, but a few absurd scenes, several successful gags and sparkling dialogue, plus a decent dose of character acting, were enough for me to have a 75% overall impression and four stars.