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The Heat
Uptight FBI agent must work with streetsmart cop - both females this time.
Wittenberg
23-02-2014
as is
The feminine variation on the buddy-cop theme gives it a slight edge over the expected experience: funny but not hilarious, entertaining but not engrossing, good but not great.Piranha 3D
Prehistoric piranhas attack horny party teens on boats and beaches
Wittenberg
22-05-2016
Quite good for what it is
Overall, this mixture of bad movie making, bloody horror, crap fx and boobs (and other genitalia) make for some for remarkably satisfying brainless popcorn entertainment.They/Them
A conversion camp for gays and other QHBT+ variations holds dark secrets and methods
Wittenberg
12-02-2023
Mostly fine
I wasn't sure I wanted to watch an entire movie featuring exaggerated Q+HTBI characters, but Kevin Bacon is putting on quite a show, and the slowly developing sinister undertone makes it interesting. As it draws to and end, it felt ideas ran out and it winded up as a mediocre slasher.Mad Max Fury Road
Mad max winds up helping a truckload of women escape the evil desert people towards the promised land
RockmeNow
15-01-2016
Was okay...
I liked the original Mad Max movies more....Wittenberg
01-11-2015
This was actually rather good
A great movie that is balanced right, looks tight and manages to maintain a sense of depth and style throughout the machine-flesh mayhem. I also liked how Max himself was a bit off, unconventional hero. A bit mad indeed, and therefore more interesting than your average hero.The Guilty
Police officer must do 911 operator work as a disciplinary measure, when he takes a call that will keep him up all night
Wittenberg
04-10-2021
A decent but not perfect single-person, single-location flick
One of those risky movies shot on a single location with a single actor holding everything together. It works - it is a thrilling watch. It lacks, however the craftsmanship or plot to really make it bite your nails, and would have benefited from more realism and a more likable lead character.Two days one night
A woman recovering from depression finds out she is going to lose her job, and starts fighting back
RockmeNow
13-02-2015
Okay
Slow paced movie with a rather straightforward plot, nevertheless managed to keep my attention. Interesting insight into moral issues that people are facing while struggling forward in current day society.Ouija: Origin of Evil
Family cons people with staged sceances for a living, but are forced to do the real thing when they are running out of money
Wittenberg
28-10-2018
A little mainstream but not bad
It doesn't break any new grounds and is fairly reminiscent of mainstream horror these days. But it does manage to hold it's own with some decent moments, the 60's entourage and fine actresses.The Ones Below
Happy and pregant couple has dito neighbours living below them, but things get vaul when those neighbours loose their baby
Wittenberg
07-01-2018
Good
A very decent, well acted and engrossing thriller with a good built-up.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.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.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.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.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 thisJungle 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.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.The 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.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.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.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 ;) )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.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.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.The wHole Truth
When their mother is hospitalized, a sister and brother stay with their grandparents, where a hole in the hole reveals an evil past
Wittenberg
25-05-2022
Original and clever, but drops some balls
Down to the very title, the story and is pretty clever and there's a nice vibe which sets it apart from the norm. The horror is a bit lightweight though, and some of plot twists are brought simply by the characters explaining them to each other standing in circles.Drone
Familyman secretly serves as a contractor flying execution missions with drones, but he's not as save as he thinks
Wittenberg
14-04-2019
Yes, it is leading somewhere
For while I thought this movie was compensating a lack of substance with long scenes, slow montage and drifting off from the source material. But slowly the realization of what's going on is creeping in, climaxing in the agonizing dinner scene. Not what I thought it would be, but quite decent.The Strays
A woman's high life is disturbed when two children show up
Wittenberg
08-03-2023
A decent horror drama
More drama than horror, but a feeling of increasing discomfort and dread is unmistakable. Everything is done pretty well, and I liked how the timelines of two perspectives come together. But part of me felt it remained a little lightweight, could have hit harder.You Are Not My Mother
Girl is struggling with the mysterious behaviour of her mother, and discovers the dark secrets of her family
Wittenberg
05-09-2022
slow but effective
It is pushing the limits of slow burning, and perhaps lacks some focus in the story. But I remained on board the entire time, because I certainly was curious, it is intriguingly uncanny and I really liked the acting of the lead.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.Passage to Mars
A documentary about an journey across the Arctic with a prototype vehicle (strangely a Humvee?) as a preparation for a journey to mars
Wittenberg
03-09-2017
Good but relies on tricks
I have mixed feelings about the constant voice over. There are only so many ways to depict a driving car, so they desperately needed to alternate with the shots of Mars, which, while atmospheric, felt a bit like cheating. It managed to keep me interested though.Ant-man and the Wasp
They want to get mum back from the quantum realm, but a new ghost enemy, mafia and the FBI are complicating things
Wittenberg
16-12-2018
Succesful formula
It successfully prolongs the mixture of snappy action, heaps of humor and self reflection whilst still being exciting the same time. "Do you guys put 'quantum' in front of everything?" Haha.Robocop (2014)
Robocop manrobot must pave the way for an evil corp to deploy soulless crimefighting robots in America.
Wittenberg
16-11-2014
Point of view is too boring for what is happening
A darker, more serious version of the original, that is actually quite classy at times. Unfortunately, the story is focused almost entirely at the marketing of Robocop and influencing public opinion about automated crime control, which I did not find the most exciting perspective.UFO
Talented math student gets obsessed with a brief UFO sighting. Not only to find out about their intentions, but also the coverup surrounding it.
Wittenberg
09-02-2019
Intriguing little UFO tale
I was sort of waiting for a movie like this. Make the UFO secondary, and focus on what it does to people. This one sort of does that, and I was quite amused by it and liked the central role of mathematics. It can feel a bit low budget at times, but overall: yeh, a smart and nice surprise.Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
They get mistaken for drilling talents and are sent into space, causing havoc across space and it's dimensions
Wittenberg
01-08-2022
If you needed more of it, then this delivers
I for one missed these guys, and this movie simply delivers a generous portion of everything you love and hate about them, wrapped in a story that's reasonably fresh without ever drifting away from the essence.Inside
Art burgar gets trapped inside a house for a long time, and needs to find ways to survive (and possibly escape)
Wittenberg
17-04-2023
Quite a unique survival movie
Indoor survival, what an idea! It's all executed perfectly fine, and Dafoe manages to not overdo the gradually increasing frustration and insanity. Nothing mind-blowing here, but it's a worthwhile and refreshingly different movie for sure.Cure
Detective investigates murders that appear to have come through hypnosis
Wittenberg
29-12-2023
Moody but a bit too emtpy
With it's moody, grainy colors and images, and continuous dread of the unexplained, this had the potential for being quite an intense, under-your-skin thriller/horror. But unfortunately, the slowish plot and an overall empty feeling ment some of the scares were lost.Act of Valor
Seal team hunts down a terrorist across the world
Wittenberg
01-06-2013
Wicked action saved the mission
One the one hand, we have very peculiar acting, misplaced slo-mo shots and indigestible patriotism and voiceovers. On the other, we have exquisite action scenes and a Call of Duty-style story telling that works very well.Them That Follow
A woman of a secluded religious community, that does snake handling to prove their faith, has a secret
Wittenberg
27-12-2021
Slow, but something is growing
The movie has a very serene atmosphere in which the slow daily life in the woods is portrayed very well, so much so that in fact halfway I almost started to long for some action. But there's a constant under the skin buzz that keeps it mysterious and kept me watching, with memorable performances.As Above So Below
Mockumentary about a historian and friends who go into tunnels below Paris to find an ancient stone. But there's things down there.
Wittenberg
28-06-2015
Reasonable
Mockumentaries en found-footage appearantly must feature teens. Always. The subplots and themes within the tunnels appear a bit rushed and underdeveloped. But there are still some good scares and effective claustrophobic scenes down there too!Shadow in the Cloud
A young women with a top secret cargo rides a long an all-male bomber mission - that is being attack by strange things...
Wittenberg
04-07-2021
The individual parts are not all that, but as a whole it works
It's quite easy to point out several flaws in it, especially the first half with the endless intercom chatter. But the atmosphere is unique, and pointing out the unrealistic scenes somehow seems irrelevant, as these seem like metaphors for the struggle for womanhood in a male world.No One Will Save You
A girl versus aliens invading her home
Wittenberg
20-03-2024
Mostly a decent home invasion movie
I liked the idea of a single, cute girl in a dress facing such dreadful odds, and it certainly has some strong scenes and moments. After a while though, I thought it became a bit directionless, and the surreal dreamy ending felt slapped on without really knowing what it was supposed to mean.Kill List
Ex military (?) but now homebound man accepts a hitjob, but it drags him into an occult nigtmare
Wittenberg
30-03-2022
A mood different than others, but lacks involvement
There's a plain, non-sensationalist vibe in the atmosphere and acting, which I liked and which sets the movie apart. The builtup and climax are also shocking enough. But making the main character is such a nasty, hollow, emotionless man works against the movie and the impact it could have had.Air
In a poisoned world, Noah-like facilities harbor deep frozen scientists for better days. Two engineers are periodically woken up for maintenance duties.
Wittenberg
17-03-2018
Minimally pulled me through
A low budget affair that is in danger of having way too much time to fill up, and does so with long, overstretched scenes with very little in it. But, they managed to put in enough mystery and anxiety about the ending to make it work and keep me interested. Not too bad!Ju-on: White Ghost
When a family moves into a haunted house, the man is cursed to do the unthinkable onto his family and then himself
Wittenberg
19-06-2022
Simple but effective
It is told in a somewhat plain and unimaginative way, and for the most part feels like a collage of mini story's leading to a jump-scare. But the pieces do come together, and the movie did work. It has a uncanny atmosphere without being hysteric about it, and the scares came through alright.Killers of the Flower Moon
A tribe of Indians, wealthy because of the oil on their land, is overcome by of a plague of murders
Wittenberg
29-11-2023
Oscar material and it knows it
A slew of triple A actors are seemingly competing for who has the most acting prowess, almost up to the point of overacting. The story is one of those 'little known story that needs to be told' affairs. Undoubtedly a good movie - but there is something very self conscious and Oscar hungry about it.Love and Monsters
A monster apocalypse forces people to live underground. One not so brave dude decides to travel over te surface to reunite with the love
Wittenberg
21-05-2021
Layed-back but amusing monster film
I found it to be a bit slow-ish and perhaps lacking some real suspense, but overall there is a nice, friendly atmosphere, a good sense of adventure and some well done monster brawls. Suitable for a younger audience without being childish.Immortals
Gods select mortal man to act against the havoc of King Hyperio
Wittenberg
02-10-2013
Too nasty
It looks fantastic and was made well. But the brutality and sheer nastiness in the movie left a bad taste in my mouth. I am still having nightmares about Brazen Bulls.We Are the Flesh
In an apocalyptic ruin, siblings mingle with a man offering them perks, but also descending them into nightmarish sexual depravity
Wittenberg
13-02-2022
A trip for some of us
Perhaps it is not fair to rate this without having had subtitles, but I doubt it would have made more sense with them. Being uncomfortable, strange and vile, it's hard to rate movies like this. But in the end,I think I appreciate the vision, the boldness and the tripyness about it.Isn't it Romantic
no-life woman bumbs her head and wakes up in a Romatic Comedy
Wittenberg
08-04-2019
I just wish it was nastier
It's a great idea that will yield a few laughs. But ironically, it's not really funnier than the movies it is making fun of, and even comes up with the very moral lesson I thought it was revolting against.Osmosis
Futuristic clinic develops an implant that will help people find their soulmate. But there are plenty of problems as the grand opening comes closer.
Wittenberg
05-03-2023
An original but sterile scifi drama
These series score with originality, a gloomy atmosphere and a couple of interesting storylines. However, the scenery, characters and atmosphere are so ice-cold and sterile that it is hard to empathize any with it - nor did I find everything very logical.Dante's Inferno
Animation about Dante who ventures into hell to get back his wife
Wittenberg
14-10-2020
Nice hell
The movie delivers quite chilling and imaginative visions of hell, and the biblical and historical references give it intelligence and depth. However [SPOILER], the fact the Dante just hacks his way through any and all kinds of demons without ever getting into real trouble means it lacked tension.The Ruins
A group of beautiful people goes to a secluded mayan ruin, where doom awaits
Wittenberg
27-10-2023
A pretty good and pretty original horror
This movie manages to overcome my allergy of horror movies with those witty, young, beautiful perfect people, and delivers a pretty solid and entertaining watch, with some gore, mystery and reasonably fresh ideas. I loved the mimicry concept in here.Safety Not Guaranteed
Three reporters go on a trip to seek out the story behind an man advertising time travel. Just how whack can he be?
Wittenberg
17-02-2013
a bit cold
Characters and atmosphere are a bit cold and unsympathetic, in an otherwise amusing and nicely found road/drama/love-movie (with a dash of sci-fi).Glorious
Broken man takes a stop during a car trip, but gets locked in the restroom with a god occupying one of the stalls
Wittenberg
28-08-2022
Refreshingly mad
While it may have some trouble keeping the simple setup engaging the whole time, I did find that this is a wonderfully crazy and refreshing flick. It has a nice dash of horror and scifi elements, but is mostly suitable for those seeking something absurd and trippy.Unbroken
The strory of an athletic runner who crashlands during WWII and becomes POW in Japan.
Wittenberg
05-08-2015
Sligthly unemotional
An impressive story that is filmed tidily and with class, yet is a somewhat numb and flat experience, making it miss out on the impact it should have had.John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Because he broke some rules, John is now declared outlaw and the entire underworld seems to be after him.
Wittenberg
16-08-2020
The core of the franchise
The story serves as a carrier to deliver oodles of John Wick-style fights and not much else. It can be a bit too much and absurd at times, but I must say there is also something mesmerizing and satisfying about these endless, beautifully choreographed, flowing violent dances of death.Triple 9
Corrupt agents doing one more gig get caught up in a swamp of distrust
Wittenberg
27-12-2016
Gloomy and effective but not very involving
It's good to see some dark, well-acted, sweaty, and straight up bad cop action again, with effective action/violence because it doesn't want to over dramatize or orchestrate anything. It would have helped though, if we knew a little bit more about these guys so we can sympathize a little better.The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Our lego friends venture into strange new worlds so there can be peace between two lego realms
Wittenberg
07-08-2019
More of the same
I could see all the things I loved about the original, yet I felt a bit indifferent about it without knowing exactly why. I guess it really is more of the same, which - even if that means more of a good thing - means the initial excitement is not here. But hey: it's still a dazzling lego movie!Stepbrothers
Two senile and failed men must coexist in one house when they become stepbrothers
Wittenberg
01-06-2013
Embarrasingly funny
Part of me thinks it could have been funnier given the two lead actors, but it is sill good fun.De Slag om de Schelde
On how the allies regained control of the Dutch Schelde during world war 2, a crucial supply route to Antwerpen harbour
Wittenberg
01-07-2021
Decent for sure, but somehow didn't really land
I quite like how it is built around more personal and intimate stories of several people involved, and was impressed by the glider footage. However, it suffers a bit from the "we have just a few sets and locations" sensation of smallness, and somehow it didn't really pack a punch emotionally.Das Signal
An astronaut dissappears mysteriously after returning to earth. Her husband slowly learns what she discovered in space.
Wittenberg
14-03-2024
A pleasant scif mystery
An amusing scifi thriller with a pleasant mellow atmosphere and enough question marks too keep you attached. Through it's fanatic attempts to deliver unexpected twist, it did become rather far fetched and illogical at times.Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
Wittenberg
19-07-2020
More clean and comprehensible, but at the cost of atmosphere
I enjoyed another round of the adventures of this fabulous team. There is plenty of cool stuff in there, and I could actually follow the story this time. The graphics however, while crisp and clear, are also a bit lifeless, and the major somehow lost her mojo for me - even if she is an android.Grotesque (2009)
A young couple is taken hostage and submitted to grotesque torture. Yeh, that's pretty much the story.
Wittenberg
20-08-2023
Ultrapainful and hard to watch, with no payoff or clue to any of it
I was never drawn to torture movies, and by God I hope this is the most painful one in existence. I am giving this 7 points for it is not necessarily badly made, it managed to rattle me inside, made me look away and almost made me give up entirely. But that does not mean I recommend viewing it.The Croods
Caveman family must explore new grounds in order to survive
Wittenberg
30-12-2013
Great prehistoric graphics and fun
Not overly successful in setting up characters you start to love, but beautifully rendered, quite exciting and good for a few laughs. I deduction half a point because it failed to make a lasting impression on my kids.Movies found: 1040 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 391 - 490
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