The Halt

"[It] may not be an absolute high point in his prolific output, but it certainly stands out in its ambition and, indeed, its political rage (...) A hugely demanding film by any normal standards" 

"[It] ranks as Diaz's most straightforward and politically charged film to date (...) Even his most ardent supporters, however, could find the film lacking in the wonderful subtlety of 'Norte' [or] the emotional power of 'The Woman Who Left'" 

"A needling and occasionally deranged assault on the Philippines’ most recent turn into authoritarianism (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"