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Cinéfilo Serial is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Leandro Ariel Porcelli, Samantha Schuster.

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3.5/5
The Rip (2026) Samantha Schuster While we have a third act full of chases, explosions and shootouts, it presents a much more intricate and tense plot, which proposes a game of suspicions, betrayals, moral debates and surprising narrative twists. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Jan 18, 2026Edit critic review
4/5
No Other Choice (2025) Samantha Schuster An uncomfortable, moving film, full of tension and oppression that escalates as the narrative progresses, often generating more from what it anticipates than from what actually ends up happening. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
4/5
Sinners (2025) Samantha Schuster One of the most outstanding horror films of recent years, because it proposes to delve into social and political themes through a vampire story, which only begins later in the film. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Jan 11, 2026Edit critic review
3.5/5
Undercover (2024) Samantha Schuster It's a film that's both interesting and captivating, based on real events, thanks to the tense atmosphere it creates and the strong performances of its cast. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 27, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Lateral Thinking (2025) Samantha Schuster It is an interesting and effective psychological thriller that draws on the good performances of its cast, its attractive premise, and the photographic, sound, and atmospheric work to immerse us in a shocking story. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
Deaf (2025) Samantha Schuster It is a remarkable film, which, in addition to discussing motherhood and the difficulties any woman may face before, during, and after pregnancy, will also focus on people with disabilities and the challenges they face. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
Sirāt (2025) Samantha Schuster It is above all a sensory experience (visual and auditory) about the search, loss, and channeling of emotions through music. An intense drama, with tragic narrative twists, that will make us reflect and discuss afterward. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Dreams (2025) Samantha Schuster A film that seeks to expose the problems of Mexican immigration in the United States through an intense thriller, where violence, eroticism and prejudice will play an important role. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) Samantha Schuster Its distance from the Argentine dictatorship and the fact that the setting does not respect local particularities may be quite shocking, while the treatment of the themes and the performances are well done and manage to move. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Lucky Lu (2025) Samantha Schuster An engaging drama that exposes the hardships faced by Chinese immigrants in the United States as they seek a better future for their families. An empathetic, moving, and inspiring story of struggle that resonates with audiences. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Eagles of the Republic (2025) Samantha Schuster It comes to a good close to this trilogy that makes a social and political critique of the Egyptian regime through different stories involving conspiracies, betrayals and manipulations. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) Samantha Schuster It is a raw, honest and ambiguous portrait of motherhood through a fabulous performance by Rose Byrne and a script that takes the protagonist to unimaginable limits. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Karmele (2025) Samantha Schuster With greater power in its first part, Karmele is an ambitious film that seeks to narrate the consequences of the Spanish civil war for the Basques through a story of love, family and music. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo (2025) Samantha Schuster With a somewhat slow pace and a runtime slightly longer, it may not be for everyone, but it works particularly well in addressing certain powerful themes and giving voice to marginalized characters. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
& Sons (2025) Samantha Schuster It is a film that benefits from the performances of a renowned cast to delve into family problems, but stumbles a bit when it comes to presenting a fantastical narrative twist that doesn't quite fit in or get explored in depth. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025) Samantha Schuster It's a valuable film that tells a personal story but serves to illustrate the theme. Laden with ideology, sentimentality, and at times emotional manipulation, it maintains a sharp pace but also a sense of monotony and repetition. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
Romería (2025) Samantha Schuster A film that delves into deep, dramatic and complex themes but without resorting to cheap or melodramatic tricks, instead offering a touch of nostalgia and optimism. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
Nuremberg (2025) Samantha Schuster A valuable film that not only seeks to reconstruct a historical event from a lesser-known perspective, but also to reflect on the origin of evil and how it can arise within an ordinary person. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
Calle Málaga (2025) Samantha Schuster It's a heartfelt and entertaining film that speaks to the vitality of old age, as well as the connection one develops with the place where they live. Carmen Maura is sublime. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 07, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
Case 137 (2025) Samantha Schuster An intense and exposé thriller that seeks to expose the impunity and corruption of the police system framed within a context of growing social conflict. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 06, 2025Edit critic review
8/10
Good Boy (2025) Leandro Ariel Porcelli More than just a promising premise, it's one of the most refreshing horror experiences of the year. Doesn't scare away audiences that usually avoid horror but offers enough atmosphere to engage genre fans. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 05, 2025Edit critic review
2.5/5
Ballad of a Small Player (2025) Samantha Schuster A misstep that aims to be an intriguing thriller with a renowned cast, but fails to sustain a story that feels superficial, monotonous, and even lacking in substance. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 29, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Heads of State (2025) Samantha Schuster It turns out to be an entertaining action comedy thanks to the charisma of its protagonists, who have good timing for both humor and fights. One of those fun movies to watch on Prime Video. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 27, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
The Secret Agent (2025) Samantha Schuster Without the need to show disappearances or torture in a direct and raw way, The Secret Agent manages to address the issue of the Brazilian military dictatorship from a more subtle but equally shocking angle. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 21, 2025Edit critic review
7/10
Black Phone 2 (2025) Leandro Ariel Porcelli Successfully turns what was a great little film into the first half of what feels like the full experience. Does a great job complementing the first film while neglecting some duties of being an individual sequel. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 20, 2025Edit critic review
7/10
The Mastermind (2025) Leandro Ariel Porcelli A vintage yet evergreen retooling of the heist genre exploring how men fall prey of cycles of socioeconomic unrest and neglect their individual responsibilities trying to overcorrect an eroded ego. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 20, 2025Edit critic review
9/10
After the Hunt (2025) Leandro Ariel Porcelli The result of a script that dares to explore complex social behavior through the subjective POV of a troubled lead proves messy, but Guadagnino's delicate direction helps build a uniquely worthy emotional experience by the end. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 20, 2025Edit critic review
5/10
The Smashing Machine (2025) Leandro Ariel Porcelli A noble project with little personality that aims to honor the fighters that helped make UFC what it's today while offering a barely decent The Rock performance and a disappointing start to the youngest Safdie solo career. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 20, 2025Edit critic review
9/10
One Battle After Another (2025) Leandro Ariel Porcelli One of the most representative movies of this decade, not only for it's absolute brilliance but it's charismatic treatment of themes both contemporary and cyclical. An unabashedly political odyssey of riveting cinematic intensity. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 20, 2025Edit critic review
7/10
The Long Walk (2025) Leandro Ariel Porcelli A very good script, great characters and some memorable performances help support a simple yet intriguing premise. It's a shame there isn't more of a cinematic support to bolster it's literary and theatrical strengths. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 20, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
Sentimental Value (2025) Samantha Schuster An interesting family drama that, with some touches of humor, great performances from its cast, and some interesting aesthetic and narrative decisions, manages to build a moving film about the bonds between fathers and daughters. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 19, 2025Edit critic review
4.5/5
It Was Just an Accident (2025) Samantha Schuster With a clear denunciation and critique of the Iranian government, It Was Just An Accident is an exceptional film that becomes unpredictable from beginning to end. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 18, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
27 Nights (2025) Samantha Schuster A compelling dramatic comedy that, through a tour de force of characters, manages to address everyday topics rarely addressed on the big screen. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 17, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Madly (2025) Samantha Schuster An effective Italian comedy that, thanks to a fresh and innovative idea, manages to delve into first dates in a fun way. It shows us the differences between genders as well as the mental struggle we humans constantly experience. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 15, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) Samantha Schuster It is an attractive film that will captivate all those who enjoy a good mystery story. Strong acting, a renowned cast, and a luxurious setting in a single location further support this accomplished plot. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 10, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
Elio (2025) Samantha Schuster It's a nice, entertaining film, with moments of humor and other more emotional ones. However, it won't be memorable in the future because it doesn't take many risks, but rather treads firmly to convince. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 06, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
Dangerous Animals (2025) Samantha Schuster For those looking for a film that offers something new without being completely innovative and a good succession of creative and bloody deaths, they will surely find Dangerous Animals to be an entertaining and satisfying option. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 01, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
The Marriage App (2022) Samantha Schuster It's a film to pass the time and watch something entertaining. Despite its novel concept and the humor the director manages to infuse it with, we always know which direction the story is going to take. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Paula (2022) Samantha Schuster A film that manages to capture the modern feminine world and the issues surrounding the body from a much more subtle and suggestive perspective than an explicit and violent one, but which achieves the same result. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) Samantha Schuster It is an entertaining film that, despite falling into clichés and lacking shocking narrative twists, is a fun family adventure that talks about bonds and friendships. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Samantha Schuster Good musical numbers, a successful incorporation of more fantasy, and well-chosen performances round out this effective family film. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Woman King (2022) Samantha Schuster Not only is it an entertaining film that is sustained by its good action scenes and the performances of a mostly female cast, but it is also emotional and inspiring, and draws you into the story of its endearing characters. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Causeway (2022) Samantha Schuster One of those small but effective films, which takes the theme of war to delve into much more universal, human, and everyday issues, based on the well-developed characters and the solid performances of its cast. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
A Man Called Otto (2022) Samantha Schuster A film that entertains and excites in equal measure thanks to a clever script, well-developed characters, and accomplished performances from its entire cast, with Hanks and Treviño standing out. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
3/5
White Noise (2022) Samantha Schuster It presents good elements, such as well-crafted interactions, good performances and interesting moments, but also others that don't end up closing completely; saturation of dialogues and a mixture of tones, rhythms and genres. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
Aftersun (2022) Samantha Schuster One of those films that makes us reflect on life, family, and relationships through a nuanced story, strong performances, and a highly polished technical approach where nothing is left to chance. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
M3GAN (2022) Samantha Schuster A horror film that not only seeks to generate fear, but also to address the problems of technology through an interesting story, a tone that provokes tension and laughter, and strong performances from its cast. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
Strange World (2022) Samantha Schuster Strange World stands out for offering us a fun, optimistic, thoughtful adventure, with more than attractive characters and a visually striking setting. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 30, 2025Edit critic review
4/5
Alcarràs (2022) Samantha Schuster It's one of those unusual stories that we can all relate to at some point. A drama with comedic overtones that never lets the plot fall and also features great character development. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 29, 2025Edit critic review
3.5/5
She Said (2022) Samantha Schuster It's a necessary and important film, which shows the abuses, physical and power-based, that occurred in Hollywood, the sexism, the concealment of these facts, and how little by little women were encouraged to tell their reality. [Full Review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 29, 2025Edit critic review
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