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Exception
The printed crew of a spaceship on a mission to terravorm a planet for humans, encounters sabotage endangering the mission
Wittenberg
19-02-2023
Kitchy, unique and atmospheric
I almost could not get over the heinous, ridiculous way the crew looked (especially Mack!), but realized it matched with the oddly unique, kitschy interior of the spaceship, creating a unique vibe. I really liked this show, with an interesting story, a great finale and fantastic music.Open Water 2: Adrift
People on a yacht trip jump in the water to go for a swim, but forgot to put down the ladder first
Wittenberg
15-11-2015
It will pull you in, too
I didn't want to go see this movie, but the terrifying story and suspense did keep me glued to the screen. The confusing ending with mixed memories from a past wasn't really necessary.The Invitation
Introvert man is invited to a party, at which something feels not quite right
Wittenberg
03-06-2018
Party sucked, movie did not
One of those movies that plays out in a single place with a single group of people, and a good one at that. The main goal of slowly building up a feeling of discomfort and anxiety to resolve what's going on is successfully achieved by the fine actors, story and no frills.Antiviral
In the future, loyal fans want the diseases of their idols. A broker in such sicknesses gets a bit too involved.
Wittenberg
20-10-2014
Sickening - in a good way
A nasty and slightly disturbing premise that is cleverly neutralised in a clean, bright white scenery. An intriguing watch.Ralph breaks the Internet
Guess where they're heading this time?
Wittenberg
05-09-2021
As good as you could hope for
A fine sequel. I liked how the visualized the internet. It doesn't, however, manage to overcome the sequel curse and bring back the magical atmosphere, or the refined and diverse story line from the first part.Nymphomaniac I
Man brings home a woman he found lying on the street, who then shares with him her life as a nymph.
Wittenberg
27-01-2015
A succesfull approach for a subject like this
I needed some time to make up my mind. Never quite sure whether it is erotic or just plain nasty, whether it is pretentious or unique and brave. Overall, not a pleasant experience, but one with impact and substance, and some images that keep on haunting me.Dogtooth
A tale of adult children that may not leave their house and loving parents until they loose their dogtooth
Wittenberg
22-12-2023
nasty and cold, but quite interesting indeed
A cold and surreal affair, the kind that pulls of showing rather expliciet sex scenes without being arousing in the slightest, with peculiar acting and dialogues that alienate even further. I found it quite intriguing.Lake Mungo
Mockumentary about a a family grieving for their diseased daughter, and the strange occurences in their house afterwards
Wittenberg
30-01-2022
Well rounded and chilling
It really knows how to play the 'something unexpected appeared on the footage' effect, resulting in plenty of chill inducing moments. It ties it together with a convincing and well acted documentary and even has a few plot-twist to keep it interesting.Naked Lunch
Cockroach exterminator gets intoxicated by the poisonous gas and a surreal, bizarre story starts. Like typewriters that are mucus producing alien heads.
Wittenberg
05-09-2014
Bizarre, they way some like it
A little slowish perhaps, but pleasantly bizarre, strange and filthy in true Cronenberg style.The Equalizer 2
The equalizer corrects injustice, but this time it is getting close to his personal circle
Wittenberg
30-12-2018
smooth
There is something very classy about this movie, with nice actors and a pleasant, self-confident pace that make it a silky smooth ride. I did think the 'Stay in school' mentor-ship of a black dude was rather cliched and obligate, but in the end in did suit the story.The Innocents
Girl and autistic sister find new friends when they move to a new appartment, with whom they develop by paranormal abilities and games, but not all in a good way
Wittenberg
11-09-2022
Intriguing childrens' horror
The semi-relaxed atmosphere, mysterious but never sensationalist, together with telling the story mostly form the perspective of the children, makes this a a slow but unique and satisfying watch. I was bit puzzled what drove the evil one, though.À l'intérieur (inside)
A woman has a baby inside her belly and a stalker inside her home
Wittenberg
01-01-2024
A very trilling home invasion flick, but not for the fainthearted
It's a unpleasant, painful, violent and - especially towards the end - quite gory movie that is probably too much for the most of us. But I have to say, as a home invasion movie it was very tense en gripping, and the feeling of desolation and hopelessness was very well done.Altered Carbon: Resleeved
In a world with interchangable bodies, a man looks after a girl who is hunted down by just about everybody. But why?
Wittenberg
09-04-2020
A fine anime
A fine anime with sweet, non-standard animations and drawings, an interesting story and a couple of very intense action scenes with wicked ninja's.X
Group rents an old barn to shoot an adult movie, but the old landlords hold sinister secrets
Wittenberg
17-04-2022
"fucked up horror" seems like a good way to describe it yes
The 70s vibe is spot-on, the interaction between sexy and horrific scenes works surprisingly well and there are some intense moments. It is especially adept in making the elderly terrifying. So overall this is quite good - an interesting result of skilled filmmakers creating a slasher.Aterrados (aka Terrified)
It's actually quite hard to summarize, but terrifying supernatural things occur in a neighborhood, and investigators investigate.
Wittenberg
14-02-2023
Truly terryfing scenes in a somewhat vague storyline
This features more than an average amount of quite intense, scary scenes that really come through. In fact this is close to being one of the better horrors out there, but somehow the story was a bit vague and hard to even remember, deducting points.Gantz:O
A mysterious orb selects diseased people to fight monsters roaming the streets, and gives them a change to return to live if they do well enough
Wittenberg
28-05-2018
Plenty of coolness in here
I will never get used to the sound of desperate Japanese women panicking. Otherwise, this movie offers neat graphics, a cool atmosphere, imaginative kick-ass weapons and great monsters - whose design is familiar like 'typical' ghouls, but brought to live with high details and uncanny lighting.Astronaut: The Last Push
Mission to the moon Europa goes wrong. Surviving austronaut in a has to make it back, spending years in a single compartment.
Wittenberg
15-02-2015
Mostly succesful
A risky movie concept, requiring a top-notch actor and scripts to make the switch from actual boredom to fascination. Despite the ill-advised decision to make the astronaut a rather cold lifeless character, and some moments of actual boredom, this movie also gets plenty of things right. Well done.Destroyer
Worn out, dead tired female detective is haunted by a criminal from her past
Wittenberg
21-08-2019
Looks and feels unique
I didn't want to keep dwelling in the extraordinary make up and looks of Kidman, but it is so powerful that it radiates onto everything in the movie, lifting it to an intense, hot and muggy experience.I Kill Giants
Outcast girl apparently is fighting giants and setting traps for them.
Wittenberg
22-08-2018
A big little movie
A reminder that glimpses can be more effective than in your face CGI mayhem, and that simple stories told and acted with care can be just as engrossing as any. A rather nifty little movie.Eye in the Sky
Covert-op to in Kenya, seen from within the situation room as well as airborne droids, constantly balances taking out most wanted terrorists at the cost of civilian lives
Wittenberg
01-07-2016
Exciting fly on the wall
A nail-biting experience that had me hooked and managed to make the legal ramifications of firing a missile quite exciting indeed. I just thought the crying, insubordinate drone pilots were ridiculous.Blade Runner: Final Cut
Blade Runner is an agent hunting down hard to spot rogue androids
Wittenberg
15-11-2017
A classic that is a little too slow for it's own good
A moody and stylish scifi movie that defined the standard for shaping futuristic dark cities and matched it with a great soundtrack. I like how it takes time for everything, including people simply going from A to B, but near the end the slow pacing isn't quite rewarded by the underwhelming climax.Particle Fever
Documentary about of the events that led up to the confirmation of the Higgs bosson in the Large Hadron Collider
Wittenberg
05-09-2015
Interesting look at an incredible machine
There is a slight overload of scientific superlatives on how important and revolutionary it all is. But with a device like that, and theories like that, and findings like that, I suppose they are right! Quite fascinating.The Neon Demon
Unbearably beautiful girl tries a career at modelling, but her beauty leads to a dark place
Wittenberg
07-12-2016
Beautiful contrasts
The beauty of the girl amidst the cold neon lights and people, which I guess symbolizes the harsh nature of the modelling world, works out great. It then builts up to an even greater contrast with death and gore, without ever becoming cheap or revolting. Wow.Realive
FINALLY a movie about what could happen if they indeed will be able to reanimate a cryonized body in the future
Wittenberg
31-03-2018
Find the purpose of live by ending it. Twice.
The movie is mostly a philosophical essay about life and death, told through voice overs, long flashbacks and some events in the future. It can be a bit slow and loaded, but mostly it hits the mark and provides an interesting watch with some great acting and a good atmosphere.The Favourite
Maid elbows her way into the personal circle of the queen
Wittenberg
06-07-2019
Quite unique
I tried this because it was hyped as the costume movie that, because of the vile play and firework between the female rivals, was also suitable for men. And indeed, I did enjoy the acting, the beautiful decors and camerawork people making their way through the castle. It has quite a unique vibe.The Road
Father and son try to survive in a ravaged world, where all life has died and the last humans have resorted to cannabalism
Wittenberg
25-02-2024
Moving but very comfortless
A very bleak and depressing affair, almost excessively so. You start to wonder if there ought to be some kind of payoff for enduring all of this, but I am not sure there was. But I have to say, I was moved by it.Melancholie der Engel
Two men pick up two girls and some other folks along the way to a secluded house where they all hang around and do truly afwul things
Wittenberg
18-05-2023
Congratulations: the most vile and depressing movies I know
A deeply depressing and sickening film - Not just because of the the obscenities, the depravity, animal deaths, the intestines, the excrements and cruelty - but the music, camerawork and voiceover made me even more nauseous. You may give it 1 point, I opt higher due to the sheer impact of it all.Frequencies
Some relationships will be made impossible by nature if the persons' frequencies don't match. But one guy finds a way around that. - with potentially huge consequences
Wittenberg
13-08-2015
A clever and wonderful concept, executed a bit childishly
Quite an amazing story cleverly put together with love and eye for detail. It's just that the persons involved are all too pretty, gayly chatting all the time... it's sort of lacks the notion that you should take it seriously or that these people are real.Vivarium
Couple do a house sighting of a strange sterile house in a neigbourhoud where everything seems the same.. and then can't seem to leave the place
Wittenberg
23-05-2020
Refreshingly and pleasantly weird
Sometimes non-standard oddball movies that do something different, mysterious, bizarre and thought- provoking are just so refreshing and satisfying. Like this one.Evolution (2015)
There's this boy on an island, who slowly discovers the reason there are no fathers or grown men on the island
Wittenberg
12-08-2023
A unique mystery
A mesmerizingly calm and mysterious film that is close to horror, but not in a sensationalist way. Sometimes it's annoying when you don't know what's going on in a movie, but sometimes, like in this one, it is a wonderful trip and puzzle to get lost in.Deliver Us From Evil
Heavy handed cop finds himself involved in a paranormal case leading up to exorcism
Wittenberg
02-10-2016
Nicely done crime/horror movie
A rather solid movie with good acting, great badass characters, and a gloomy en dark atmosphere reminiscent of Seven.Kapringen
The negotiations that follow after a ship is hijacked by modernday pirates
Wittenberg
08-12-2013
Strength by purity
Very well played and realistically shot drama, that cleverly switches between the cold, calculated negotiations and the sweaty, messy situation on the ship. It disposes of all ornaments, which makes it a honest if not somewhat sterile experience.War for the Planet of the Apes
Failing to live a retreated live in the woods, the apes seek revenge after humans kill one of them too many
Wittenberg
16-02-2018
Not as good as the preceeding parts, but still fine
It is dark and slightly depressing, it is kind of slow at times and the music sounded simplistic and almost unfinished to me. So all in all less successful than the previous parts. But there's still heaps of impressive and sympathetic apes working together and fighting intense encounters.Thanatomorphose
A woman's body starts rotting while she is still alive
Wittenberg
12-03-2023
Unpleasant but relevant curiosity
It's a glooming, filthy and let's not forget very slow film that's not for everyone. But I have to say it worked too. The way she endures it, all alone in her windowless apartment, without seeking help, adds to an deep sense of isolation and depression, and a deeper meaning to it.Vacation
The Grisswold family offspring attemtps to reach Walleyworld yet again
Wittenberg
27-12-2015
A pleasant, very funny surprise
Expecting this to be remotely entertaining at best, I found myself laughing out loud numerous times, which made me realize what a rarity such movies have become. A very funny movie with Applegate and and Helms showing they totally get the vacation-movie heritage and humor.The Monster
Mother and daughter get stranded on a desolate forest road, where something lurks in the dark
Wittenberg
22-03-2017
Mostly a simple idea done well
This move has a nice, confident focus on a single plot: two women facing a monster. The performances are really good and the movie is effective most of the time. After a while though, I was kind of done with their screaming and sobbing, and the initially charming simplicity began to work against it.Trainwreck
Promiscuous and drinking woman is struggling to make a steady relationship work when she meets someone special
Wittenberg
08-07-2018
Well made and well acted
The surprisingly warm and talented cast, including Amy Schumer herself, make this movie flow wonderfully and naturally, providing plenty of smiles and a general good feeling along the way.Dark
Inhabitants of a small German town get entangled in time paradoxes spanning generations
Wittenberg
07-03-2021
Deep and interesting, but it's darlings start to annoy
A profound series with a unique atmosphere and just enough lifelines to help you through the complexity. Problems: It dwells badly in the same concepts and 'darlings', the characters communicate in an unacceptably vague way, and everyone seems to have just one overacted facial expression.Black Swan
Ballet dancer pushed over the edge to portray the black Swan
Wittenberg
28-12-2021
Slightly overated but still good
A dark movie that offers some acting fireworks and I loved how the insanity and hallucinations slowly creep in. However, I cannot back up the the high appraisal it received entirely; for that I would have needed it to go deeper, further and darker.300 Rise of an Empire
Greeks vs Persians fight slomo. Mostly on sea.
Wittenberg
04-07-2014
Beautiful painting of heroic bloodshed
This side effect of the wonderful style is that is also creates veil that blocks connection with the people and story. But as a glorious ode to violence and bravery, I thought it was impressive, intense and beautifully crafted. Also: Eva Green.The Mandalorian
A solo adventure of Star Wars' Boba Fett-like dude, who dedicates himself to protecting a mysterious youngling he picks up on mission.
Wittenberg
05-04-2020
An excellent fix of starwars, mostly good, some bad
I liked it best for it's utter love and understanding of star wars memories, old and new, brought on screen beautifully. Unfortunately, it also retains the utterly useless storm troopers by the dozens, leading to 'authentic' but ultimately unexciting combat. I also found the story very linear.Animalia
As a woman struggles to get back to her husband, strange things happen to the world around her
Wittenberg
24-03-2024
A beautiful mystery
The things are in fact quite vague, and I am not even sure I understand what was happening. But somehow is doesn't really matter. It is a journey of believable, interesting people that grabs and enchants you, without knowing where it is going.Predestination
In order to stop a serial bomber, a time traveling agent needs to recruit woman in the past
Wittenberg
08-01-2017
Didn't see that one coming
A very satisfying time travel movie that manages to stack twist upon twist and does so with class, fine performances and without becoming gimmicky.Prey (2022)
A Commanche girl isn't taken seriously as a hunter, but it is up to her to take on a new kind of alien menace (Spoiler: a predator)
Wittenberg
07-08-2022
I mostly agree with the ecstatic reception it got
The native American setting makes it fresh, performances and action are pretty neat, and they wisely kept it simple and pure. But I did think it it was a bit predictable, and the overall tension was good but not exhilarating as might have been. I was sitting upright, but not on the edge of my seat.Ant-Man
This superhero can shrink to the size of ants and defeat evil
Wittenberg
13-03-2016
A small but sympathetic hero movie
A bit slowish, silly and I am not even sure it looked that great. But there's a kind of uncomplicated, honest and straight-up fun entertainment in here, making it more enjoyable than certain other hysteric and megalomanic hero movies.Guardians of the Galaxy
Bound by circumstance, a group of creatures sets out to prevent danger in the universe.
RockmeNow
15-01-2016
Over the top science fiction action movie (in a good way)
A bit too much of everything, but somehow just right because of that!Wittenberg
22-08-2015
Take some time to let it sink in, and start enjoying
Not familiar with this comic, I feared I'd never get into this unexplained stream of weirdness. But the humor, vivid space combat action and sympathetic characters grew on me and left me quite entertained indeed.The Lone survivor
A mission in Afghanistan by American navy seals goes awfully wrong
Wittenberg
27-02-2014
Okay these guys are tough
As these men are battered & bruised, smashed against rocks, cornered and shot, the increasing dread of death and hopelessness comes across very well. Intense movie that stuck for a while.RockmeNow
05-02-2014
Shoot 'em up between navy seals and taliban
Main part of the movie consists of Americans and Taliban chasing, shooting, injuring and killing eachother. Apparently a navy seal can sustain more injury than Iron Man ("is there a bullet in my head?"). Overall an okay movie for those of us not easily scared by bloody scenes.Along came Polly
After being brutally dumped on a honeymoon, a man gets a second change with an highschool (true) love
Wittenberg
17-05-2015
Funny and witty
An above average funny movie with quite a few good laughs. It's all courtesy of Stiller's monumental talent for painfully cringe-worthy situations we can all relate too. The rest of the cast is not too shabby either.Arctic Void
Televisioncrew on a boat in the Arctic tries to keep their sanity (and stay alive) after all passengers dissappear in an instant
Wittenberg
27-02-2022
Sweet little mystery
It could be said that the content is fairly minimal, but this didn't bother me at all. It is wonderfully mysterious, the slowness just adds to atmosphere and feeling of desolation, and they were really able to get the most out of the awe inspiring scenery and mystical abandoned town.The Menu
Couple goes to an exclusive dining experience on an island, but the evening and courses get more distrurbing as the evening unfolds
Wittenberg
15-01-2023
Tasty shocker, but not all ingredients match
Likable because it is original and pleasantly bizarre, but I found the events to unlikely to really be shocking, and the mix of humor and horror isn't for me. Like sweet and salt.Devilman Crybaby
A dude can turn into a devil without becoming evil, which gives him the powers to save the world from demons taking over.
Wittenberg
31-07-2020
Intriguing oddball
A really odd manga that is wrong for many reasons, and had me wondering why I was watching it several times. But the strange turned into intrigue, and kept me curious enough to watch all of it - which was rewarded by a tasty finale.Bad Milo
When people agitate this man, a demon comes out of his ass and eats them. No Shit.
Wittenberg
03-01-2014
Naughty and pleasantly bizarre
but the constant rectal suffering could make you nauseous.Closer to God
The aftermath of bringing the first cloned child into this world... or was it?
Wittenberg
16-06-2019
Uneasy in a good way
Has an effective, uneasy atmosphere, and the agonizing sensation of people trying to take care of a strange human in a room in the house, without really revealing what's in there. Could have had more impact with some more style and direction though, and booh for the misleading artwork.The Head Hunter
Medieval solitary warrior is combating demons and collecting their heads
Wittenberg
29-11-2021
Nice surprise that dares to do things differently
I quite liked this little nugget. The way we see him going about his work without even seeing the demons, and without any pampering explanation, is pleasantly mysterious and makes us observers peeking into his life. It keeps it intimate and compact, and the visuals are nice.Lebanon
The endeavours of an Israeli tank crew in the lebanon war, filmed entirely from within the tank and it's visor views on the outside world
Wittenberg
08-03-2015
Good, but let down by the 'crew'
The point of view of this movie is master stroke and works beautifully. But I found the scared, disjunct, insubordinate and unorganized crew - even before anything happens - unrealistic an unconvincing. I would have rather seen the tension come from war and claustrophobia, not amateurism.Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Hydra has infiltrated the safety of SHIELD, and there's a new enemy as well
Wittenberg
23-08-2014
A really mixed bag
It's more mature, confident and less hysteric than most superhero movies, due to restrained superpowers and lots of attention to the story. But, all characters are flat and unlikable, and the brawls are a bit tedious. This quality popcorn amusement feels like it could have been more than that.Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
After getting fired and hitting rock bottom, the anchorman is given a change for a comeback at the first 24 hour newsstation
Wittenberg
29-12-2014
Many great laughs eventually fade away
I laughed out loud several times in the beginning, which is quite rare these these days. But as it retreats to it's story and morals, it looses much momentum and becomes a little basic yet again. I wonder if movies like these could just forget about the plot and just have fun the entire time.Attack on Titan
Humans built walls in defence of hungry giants. Until one wall is breeched....
Wittenberg
26-12-2015
Japanese kitch with chilling monsters
I may never get used to the silly Japanese overacting and kitsch expressions, but I have to say these pale giants with their lifeless stares are some of the more intense and terrifying monsters I have seen lately. Memorable and unique.The Spine of the Night
Animation about a power struggle involving witchcraft
Wittenberg
12-11-2021
Plenty to like but not to feel
Overall a satisfactory experience for animation enthusiast like myself, with some imaginative action and storytelling. But with no background story and no real character to know or love, it's doesn't really hit you emotionally.Jungle Cruise
Woman charters a captain to take her into the jungle to find mysterious healing plant
Wittenberg
27-12-2021
Fun adventure let down by the CGI fights
A lively adventure movie with a 'classic' atmosphere, and fun performances of the main characters and their constant quarrels. Like many other CGI-heavy movies, I found the combat scenes hard to follow, unpleasant and ultimately not very exciting. I wish they kept them more 'classic' as well.Apostle
Man tries to save his sister from a cult on an island
Wittenberg
21-10-2018
A bit rough around the edges, but it is in there
It feels a bit sluggish and undirected, and despite some horrific scenes never got truly scary - as if the director hasn't mastered scary cinematography quite yet. But - it still has a lot of gruesome and really vile moments, very good horrormusic and starts to grow on you as it descents into hell.Altered Carbon (season 1)
In a future bladerunner-like world where peoples change bodies as they see fit, a man is asked to investigate a murder
Wittenberg
05-04-2020
Ups and downs. Mostly up though.
I liked the overall concept, the dark yet sensual atmosphere, and some cool action scenes. But I was struggling with the ice cold characters, a lot of talking, the unnecessarily complicated story and the ridiculous Agatha Christie climax with the big reveal with everyone standing in a room.The Superdeep
Russian horror about a rescue team entering the deepest researchfacility on earth where strange things have been occuring
Wittenberg
10-07-2021
Plenty to complain about, but enough going for it
Maybe it didn't quite nail the claustrophobic atmosphere the way it could have, it aches towards a B-movie and most characters are unlikable and simplistic. But I gotta say: the overall concept is creepy and done nicely, and the mold/spore enemy original and impressive. Nice music, tooKung Fu Panda 4
While in search for a succesor, the panda must face his most formidable foe(s) yet
Wittenberg
23-03-2024
The secret ingredient was missing
One of those curious cases where everything seems to be in place, yet still something's not quite right, and you can't pinpoint what it is. It is made just fine, but I had trouble getting into it, getting exciting by it, and remembering much of it.Upside Down
Two lovers, each on different but nearly touching planets with opposed gravities
Wittenberg
27-10-2013
West Side Story turned on it's head
It's a wonderful movie with a big heart, but the lovestory in it just doesn't quite reach the same level as the visuals and original ideas.Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The last of the rebellion is being hunted down, so they need Skywalker to bring them hope. And a lot of other stuff besides.
Wittenberg
03-01-2018
Too much?
Despite a couple of awesome scenes and a praiseworthy new tone and style, I felt underwhelmed. I am getting tired of some of the star wars ways, the casino sidestory was awful, I didn't like Luke and I was bored during the endless contemplating of the force and good and evil. It's getting too much.Ultrasound
Due to a flat tire man is forced to spend the night at strangers, but it marks the beginning of his entire reality falling apart
Wittenberg
14-04-2022
Intriguing but executed a bit dull
It is hard to follow, but in a nice, mindfuck twisted way, and it is carried on a diligent synth ambient track as well. But something about it is a bit simplistic and uninspired, like the creators were more interested in the idea itself that the presentation of it.Godzilla: The Planet Eater
As mankind was unable to get rid of Godzilla, they summon something godlike to do so
Wittenberg
17-02-2019
There's something about it
I can't get my head around this one. It is a bit weird, slow, they talk too much and I am not even sure that much happened in this episode. But once it is over, I felt like I had witnessed something deep and profound. The atmosphere in these animated series is just so.. unworldly.Padington 2
The bear is saving for a perfect gift for his aunt, but he is not the only interested in it
Wittenberg
30-08-2020
Warm and cozy
It's hard to fault this family-friendly, cozy, good looking and amusing comedy, as they balanced of of these things just about right for the target audience. Personally, I'd like some more edge, but this is probably the wrong movie to ask.M3GAN
Woman introduces her orphan niece to a new hyper advanced doll for comfort. Will it turn violent or OF COURSE IT WILL
Wittenberg
28-04-2023
not scary, not surpising, but ok
It's not scary and quite predictable, but it is quite solid nonetheless, and offers some decent amusement.Greyhound
A warship protects a convoy from german wolfpack submarines during a dangerous pass in WW2
Wittenberg
28-02-2021
Good warmovie but short on real involvement
Enough thrills of naval combat to satisfy war movie aficionados like myself, but it's not perfect. The gray and dark tones seem excessive, and the story is a very basic mission-begins-mission-ends affair, causing a lack of involvement. The two flashbacks of a woman seem a futile attempt to fix thisThe Ritual
Group of friends encounter witchcraft when they go hiking through Swedish woods
Wittenberg
17-08-2018
Decent horror in the woods
Overall it does a good job at harvesting the creepiness of woods and witches. Unfortunately, the guys are rather unsympathetic and it's hard to buy into their friendship. It also feels a bit linear; I was waiting for some sort of twist in the story.Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Two stories of people trying to get by in the dark, violent and sweaty world of Sin City
Wittenberg
28-04-2015
Beautifull but distant
Once again beautifully crafted and a marvel to look at. But once the effect wears off, you're left with 1-dimensional, quite unlikable characters whom it is hard to care for, in a world so exaggerated it is hard to believe in.10 Cloverfield Lane
After a carcrash, a girl finds herself hijacked in an underground shelter, appearantly because there's global catastrophy outside?
Wittenberg
23-06-2016
Decent scifi mystery that fails short of being great
A very decent flick with some nice ideas and a good script. The mystery of what's going on, as well as the performances and darkness were a bit mellow for my taste.Orphan
After a miscarriage a family takes in an orphan, but they take in a lot more than they bargained for
Wittenberg
20-02-2022
Adult enough to avoid horror pitfalls, but doesn't add much either
For the most part it stays away from cheap scares, and has enough confidence to slowly but surely built up the tension and story, and reach a fairly creative reveal. But it fails to get under your skin as it remains slightly tame and suffers from some implausibility.Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Obi finds out about the clone army, and lots of other stuff going on too.
Wittenberg
28-08-2015
Mixed up
While it contains several outstanding scenes and sound effects (seismic charge!) to make it worthwhile, it is let down big time by an overload of boring politics, cringe worthy attempts at drama and awkward slapstick.iBoy
A guy accidentely gets a piece of phone lodged in his brain, giving him superpowers he the uses for a good cause
Wittenberg
28-07-2020
A fair variation on superhero movies
The story is told more interestingly and seriously as the title and subject would have you think, and I quite enjoyed this small but tasteful superhero variation.Old
People trapped on a secluded beach get old very quickly
Wittenberg
28-08-2021
Attractive mystery let down by words and characters
I love Shyamalan's enticing and mysterious stories, as well as the way he floats the camera through them. So I will probably watch all of them, but unfortunately this one was let down by rather clunky dialogue, delivered unnaturally by odd characters. It felt like watching a play.Olympus has Fallen
Terrorists take over whitehouse, fallen security agent comes to the rescue
Wittenberg
02-01-2014
The same old mistakes
A dark atmosphere and some hefty gung-ho warfare could have made this intense, were it not for the inevitable patriotism and flag waving, annoying Hollywood plot conveniences and stereotype terrorists (oh come on - nuclear launch codes, again?).The boxtrolls
Bunch of trolls living in boxes and causing mayhem, are hunted and captured by an evil man. A boy who grew up among the trolls tries to save them...
RockmeNow
20-01-2015
Slightly sinister animation movie
A nicely animated movie with some anticipated twists in the plot every now and then. Somehow I wasn't completely pulled in by the story, but an enjoyable watch anyway.Ingress: The animation
Man who can sense the past of objects, gets caught up in a worldwide conspiracy involving even weirder stuff with dark energy
Wittenberg
16-05-2023
Lots to like, but too vague for it's own good
Another anime that I really wanted to like, with it's classy opening, cool animation and imaginative story. But it's also hard to follow, almost like it is struggling with it's own complexity as everyone keeps explaining stuff. And I HATE ALL ANIME GASPS DEEPLY.2067
When oxygen is running out, someone is sent into the future to bring back a solution
Wittenberg
05-04-2021
Fine time traveling
For the most part this is quite a charming and sympathetic movie that has it's own time traveling story to tell, without over-complicating things but still challenging you to keep up. I am not so sure about the rather insecure and frequently sobbing main character though.Kick-ass 2
The normal superhero joins a group of fellow citizin-heros and gets back into action
Wittenberg
14-12-2013
You may not get it
It is hard to connect with this strange mixture of crazy outfits, ridiculous people, bizarre plot, lessons in life and bloody violence. But once I did - way into the movie - I started to laugh and was quite entertained.Mother / Android
When all butler androids turn roque against mankind, a pregnant woman and friend embark on a journey to a safe place
Wittenberg
14-01-2022
Good, misses some opportunities
A more than decent survival and motherhood story, but it could have been denser and nerve-wrecking in places. Also, there's a twist near the end that could have been huge, but it's almost like they didn't really follow up on it, and went with a rather swampy emotional ending instead.The Unborn
Two security officers guard and secure and builing the night before it gets demolished. Strange things happen.
Wittenberg
31-07-2021
Familiar, but done right
Although we certainly have seen similar things, I thought this was well above the norm. Apparently there is still merit in horror featuring walking around dark places with flashlights. The atmosphere is creepy and unnerving, and I liked the lead actress slowly loosing her cool.Stopmotion
A woman tries to complete the stopmotionfilm of her dying mother, leading her into a surreal trip where the movie becomes part of real life
Wittenberg
17-04-2024
An original and pretty good horror
There can be something eerie about many stop motion films, so using it as the basis for a horror is an exciting move. It is well done with stylish and moody imaginary and a good doze of surrealism. Halfway through though, the curve flattens as it sort of goes to autopilot. Still, nice little findMan of Steel
Superman can no longer remain hidden when Zod arrives on earth
Wittenberg
01-12-2013
Superman remains tough to beat, and tough to make a good film out of
They have given him some worthy adversaries other than kryptonite, resulting in some really smashing showdowns. But the storytelling is messy, and Hollywood still doesn't realize that an overdose of fast, blurry and over the top destruction only leaves viewers bored and cut off from the movie.Svart Krabba
In a fictive war, soldiers are send into the night on skates, to cross a lake for a world saving mission
Wittenberg
26-05-2022
Decent little war movie that does things differently.
Overall it doesn't feel very plausible, and some of the combat feels slightly tame and lacking suspense. But it's different, varied and builts up to a unexpectedly large finale and plot twist. An amusing watch for sure.SISU
War veteran living a secluded live as a golddigger, must get back into action when nazi's cross his path
Wittenberg
04-07-2023
Some conlicting styles perhaps, but good entertainment
The basic concept of this mysterious old man taking down despicable nazi's in cool ways works for me. But it was too unrealistic to be taken seriously, yet not campy enough for that to be irrelevant. Still, something different with it's own vibe.Pioneer
After a dive accident during the construction of an underwater oil pipeline, one survivor sets off to investigate the truth about what went wrong
Wittenberg
22-11-2014
Genuine and exciting, but full of wankers
I liked the authentic feel throughout, as well as the restrained acting and good underwater scenes. Something was not quite right with the characters though, as everyone was sort of a zombie ignorant ass about everything that was going on.Talk to Me
Them kids play with a model of a hand that brings them in contact with ghosts
Wittenberg
26-09-2023
An above average spirt summoner
Summoning the spirits and the inevitable consequences may be a familiar theme, but I thought this movie had enough ideas of it's own to keep it fresh and interesting. I wish it was scarier though, and that I liked the characters more.The Spectacular Now
About adolescents and the challenges and choices they have to face during the process of growing up
RockmeNow
24-01-2014
How to deal with adolescent hardships (in a non-comic way)
No action or comedy flick, but a nice movie when you are in the right mood for an insightful trip into the world of adolescents and the challenges they have to face. Key words: future plans and careers, (badly ending) relationships, and alcohol abuse (to name just a few we all know so well ;) )Voyagers
Another shipment of space colonist, this time with childred bred specifically for this long journey. Will they keep it cool?
Wittenberg
21-05-2021
Perfectly fine but not so subtle group dynamics in space
It seems reasonable to deem it "Lord of the flies" in space, and I see no shame in it. I liked it. It's just that the emergence of the 'bad group' seemed forced and rushed. It would have been more interesting if they had genuine and reasonable different views instead of just being jerks.Europa Report
Found footage of a lost spacemission to the moon Europa, attempting to find life below it's icy surface
Wittenberg
05-10-2013
An adventure like this ought to be more exciting
Looks good and overall a good watch. But it didn't get quite as emotional, scary, claustrophobic or engrossing as I had hoped. I think the slightly detached actors are the main problem.Devotion
A black aviator tries to make it it not just through the Korean war, but also through racism
Wittenberg
27-08-2023
A well made movie, somehow unable to excite
On the face of it, this was pretty close to a triple A movie. A touching and sincere storyline, impressive CGI and areal shots, and a professional and mature feel to it. Yet somehow, there was something lukewarm about it, unable to really move or excite me. Not quite sure what it was.The Water Man
Boy travels into the woods to find the mysterious Water Man, for he may hold the key to healing his sick mother
Wittenberg
26-08-2021
Pleasant and intimate modern fairytale
A pleasant modern day fairlytale with an intimate atmosphere and performances. Much more refined than big blockbusters, and the sickness is brought without sugarcoating. It's just that the twist at the end, although I can see the point of it, was somewhat abrupt and left me slightly unfulfilled.Cottage Country
When an idiot brother is about to ruin a romatic weekend of two lovers, one bloody accident leads to another
Wittenberg
30-12-2013
A naughtly mixture of humor and bloody murder
Successfully plays out comedy and murder throughout the movie in an unusual but successful cocktail.I Am Mother
In a secluded facility, a robot raises a little girl as a first in a repopulation program for a toxic earth, but then the girl let's in an unexpected visitor.
Wittenberg
08-06-2019
Decent
A decent looking and interesting story with plot twists that, while not completely unexpected, keep things interesting. After a while it started to drag a bit, and I found the visitor so unpleasant and annoying that, instead of sympathizing with her, I wished mother would have gotten rid her.Ghostbusters (2016)
Not withstanding mockery and misfortune, four women form a team to fight ghosts
Wittenberg
07-05-2017
Good fun, but it's really only comedy
Having all female leads was a good move to make it fresh, and overall I had a good time with this colorful and frisky comedy. It's predecessors, however, also threw in some genuine scares in creepiness in the mix, which made for a more exciting, balanced experience than this.Bone Tomahawk
Cowboys go on a mission to rescue fellow-cowboys who were kidnapped by brutal Indians
Wittenberg
10-05-2023
Served straight up, which is both good and bad
I was lured into this reading somewhere that it was a cross between western and horror. Wrongly so, because it really is a western with perhaps some gore at the end. It was okay; very linear, straightforward story with no window dressing. This made it pure and natural, but not really exciting.Movies found: 1041 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 301 - 400
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