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I'll start by saying that this is the way forward, my dear Disney. While it's not an extraordinary film, the work is done with a great deal of love and care, resulting in a delightful film that will captivate both children and adults.

One of the film's biggest selling points is its excellent lead cast. Maia Kealoha as Lilo is charismatic, charming, and funny. Meanwhile, Sydney Agudong manages to provide the necessary sentimentality that the film seeks to balance with the unruly nature of Lilo and Stitch. Then there are fun supporting actors like Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, and Courtney B. Vance.

The film succeeds greatly; it takes the emotional core of the original and amplifies it in a poignant way, allowing us to once again be enchanted by two characters in a much more emotional and passionate way. The meaning of "Onaha" is amplified in a more familiar way, and the film makes it a point to show you that everything is about community. It's true that the film doesn't take risks and always plays it safe, but you still feel renewed vibes that make the 2025 version even more charming than its animated original.

It's a huge success, and its strong run in theaters proves it. It's a film that feels Disney, and the Disney of yesteryear, not the newer one that tries to fit everyone. It's a film with spirit and heart, but it's also fun and rewarding at times. A Lilo that's more beloved, and a Stitch that's simply fun. It has nuances and other shortcomings from its animated version, but all in all, it's a fairly satisfying adaptation for little ones and fun for older ones.

A pleasing success that proves that when done with love, things can work. It's a film you'll watch many times with your family, and you'll feel the same way.

From Belgium comes the new film by one of Europe's most exciting directors today. Fabrice Du Welz recounts one of the crimes that shocked all of Belgium in the 1990s. Based on the brutal murders, rapes, and kidnappings of Marc Dutroux.

The director brings a truly cruel tale to the screen, but intensifies it with a personal look at a young police officer, whose personal story he takes the time to fully present in order to understand his direction throughout the investigation. By making this decision, the director delivers an excessively long film that, despite its 155 minutes, doesn't become tedious, but does feel somewhat redundant in certain areas.

It relies on its cast, who are fully committed, especially Anthony Bajon, who intensely takes hold of his character and demonstrates his talent for delivering raw moments with just a glance. An actor who is quite dedicated in his performances, he makes the most of it here. Along with Sergi López as the cruel man of the show, in a performance worthy of one of Spain's most chameleon-like actors, Alba Gaïa Bellugi, the iconic Béatrice Dalle, and Laurent Lucas also stand out.

Fabrice Du Welz's work is daring, but not explosive. While incisive at times, it doesn't emphasize cruelty to intensify the evil hidden throughout the story. Its director chooses, with mere glances and silences, to make us part of the cruelty hidden by a ruthless and inhuman killer. The mounting tension, the moral dilemmas that cross the line, and the personal consequences address a first-class drama in a solid film that grips you, envelops you, and slaps you in the face in equal measure at every moment.

A great film worth seeing, understanding, comprehension, analysis, and reflection on. A crime that still moves a Belgian society that's learning from its own mistakes, and the film emphasizes the things that went wrong with a bit more dramatization, but ultimately with a touch of reality. A more than interesting filmmaker who positions himself as truly passionate about bringing us closer to human cruelty.

Christian Swegal's directorial debut is truly encouraging, delivering a highly political thriller based on a true story about "Sovereign Citizens." A raw, intelligent, and highly political thriller that won't be to everyone's taste, but is well worth a chance.

The film solidifies its cast, especially Nick Offerman, who delves into his dramatic side in a highly developed and masterfully performed role. A character study that takes us on a journey through an extremist capable of dominating everything around him. We also find Jacob Tremblay, who reconnects with all the dazzling talent he gave us in The Room, and here he once again sustains a film with his sheer acting and stage talent.

The work also involves supporting actors such as Dennis Quaid, Thomas Mann, and Martha Plimpton, who do not lose the interpretive power of their two protagonists.

It's a raw, slow-burning thriller. In the first half, we empathize and even understand certain aspects of the protagonist's debate, and in the second half, everything explodes, shattering all that empathy with a heartbreaking climax. Its director and screenwriter invite us to reflect on the extremism of the new right in a compelling film that fits precisely with the current global times.

This intense thriller is worth your time. It may not be entirely perfect, but it's daring, thoughtful, and uncomfortable, providing an addictive watch with all its strengths and weaknesses, but establishing one of those films that hopefully won't be forgotten in a rather interesting 2025.