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Die Hard 2
This time our hero gets caught up in the hostile take-over of an entire airport
Wittenberg
14-03-2018
A worthy succesor
I guess it would never have been able to top the original, but I commend them for getting close and successfully prolonging the same action, humor and on-man-army formula. It's all just a bit less snappy.Sucker Punch
Girl is institutionalized, but lives violent fantasies while dancing which help her escape it the end. Or something.
Wittenberg
20-04-2014
Violent video clip, done with much love
Easy to fault, but I was amused by the violent, fabulously stylized, unearthly, anachronistic action, as well as the moody and steamy atmosphere. Absorb it like a videoclip, then you may get it.Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
A vulcano is threatening to wipe out the dinos, so they set up a rescue operation.... or is it?
Wittenberg
10-06-2018
Another fine but slightly depressing episode
This franchise keeps delivering solidly made, unpretentious adventure in which over the top nonsense and action just feels as part of the deal. I did think this one had a too dark and depressing atmosphere, and after so much dino's footage lately I can only get modestly excited by them.Nope
When a horse ranch family finds a otherworldy presence is lurking in the skies above them, they set out to capture it on film and get rich
Wittenberg
21-08-2022
somewhat odd and different but very tasty
The main thing going through my mind was how slightly odd and different this is. The characters, the story, the humor, the flow, it's all a bit odd, but in a refreshingly blunt way. It provides plenty to ponder on, and contains some of the most interesting and well done UFO scenes I know.lighthouse, The
Man gets a job at a lighthouse, but the isolation, darkness and mad supervisor can only lead to madness
Wittenberg
28-03-2021
Depressing, in a good way
Gloomy and dark, with a well constructed sense of desolation. You can almost smell the humidity and feel the suffocating scenery. Acting is intense if not a bit over, but somehow it seems right for this movie.Serbian Film, A
Porn actor accepts one more gig because he needs the money, but it leads to a dark underworld of depravity and puts him in great danger too
Wittenberg
19-12-2022
A diabolical mix of horror and porn
Yes, this was worthy of a top-10 position in every list of unbearable movies - although my lost and desensitized mind handled it better than I thought. But is it good? Ultimately, I think it works, perhaps because I kept some sympathy for the main character, and none of the depravity is embellished.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Amidst action and chases, Peter finds his dad. But a great danger lurks for the guardians and the universe.
Wittenberg
28-01-2018
Bursting with life
It's almost impossible not to fall for the groovy atmosphere, ultra saturated colors, fantastic designs, wonderful scenery and continuous wisecracks. It was clearly made with heaps of faith and love for this universe, and I salute them. But a deep, engrossing adventure it is not.Teeth
A girl finds she has teeth in her vagina (there's actually a name for that too: Vagina testada)
Wittenberg
26-02-2023
Surprisingly good
Oh my, what kind of movie can possibly come out of this? A pretty good one, apparently! I was pleasantly surprised by an effective mix of drama, horror and humor. It takes itself seriously with becoming heavy handed, and even has some good cinematographic moments in there too.Gokseong aka The Wailing
A cop is facing myserious evil possessions of people in his village, not in the least of his daughter
Wittenberg
18-10-2023
An eloborate and moody horror
All in all a pretty good horror with some interesting approaches and an effective gloomy and rainy atmosphere. I liked how the main protagonist is a bit dopy instead of an unrealistic superhero. The story is a bit allover the place though.Only God Forgives
Drug dealer in Thailand gets caught up a bloody circle of revenge when his brother is killed
Wittenberg
27-10-2013
Bloodred
Dark, bloody and mesmerizing movie that views like a comicbook, the way it slowly serves it's mostly static scenes one by one.V/H/S aka VHS
A collection of stories, glued together by a horry story, involving various videorecordings of horrific events .Though not all on VHS it seems.
Wittenberg
17-12-2017
Loud noise but plenty to make up for it
The hard, restless cuts and loud music can be a bit much, but I did think they have a unique mood going on, there are enough memorable shock moments. And what really struck me was the natural and believable acting throughout, which made the entirely adolescent cast bearable for once.Skyscraper
Man is going to save his family from the highest skycraper in the word. On fire. With one leg. With crooks inside.
Wittenberg
27-01-2019
The fun to be had!
No doubt we could make a long list of things that are dumb or preposterous about this movie. But I thought they nailed that lovely vibe of action-disaster movies of yesteryear, and I honestly can't think of a recent movie that made me enjoy myself and sit on the edge of my seat like this one!Brand New Cherry Flavor
Young movie director has her movie stolen in Hollywood, so she asks a witch to help her take revenge
Wittenberg
22-11-2021
A remarkable and bold series that features quite a few novelties
A bit filthy and bizarre, somewhat reminiscent of Lynch/Cronenberg weirdness and I like it. It walks a remarkable line between strange humor (puking live kittens?) and gory violence. I also like the modern day approach to witches and witchcraft.Hatching
A girl, under constant pressure of her pushy mother, finds an abonded crow egg and decides to brood it herself. Something odd comes out.
Wittenberg
25-09-2022
Absurd and dark fairytale
Not withstanding some pretty dark themes and scenery, it felt more than a modern, sinister fairy-tale than a true horror - which is quite fine! I think it could have been more intense here and there, acting was a occasionally a bit stiff, but overall a fine and pleasantly absurd tale.American Sniper
About the 'legend' sniper who killed over 160 people in Iraq missions
Wittenberg
29-03-2015
Very good war movie, even moreso if you like Texan cowboydreams.
I wasn't too keen on the Texas-cowboy-American-hunt-with-your-son-patriot-there's-always-vacant-pretty-girl-just-sitting-at-the-bar elements. Not overly successful as a war commentary either. As a war movie though, is filmed with class, sincerity and restraint and hits hard.Visit, The
Brother and sister document their first a visit to their grandparents. Including what happens with them after 21:30.
Wittenberg
29-05-2016
Evolves into something good
What starts of somewhat doubtfully as yet more mockumentary by cute rapping teenagers, gradually evolves into a rather dark, vile, nasty and scary movie indeed. It's slow pacing and lack of gore/fx only make it stronger.Triangle
Shipwrecked friends climb onto a passing ship, but it is hardly an improvement....
Wittenberg
16-08-2015
An great story, executed slightly dull
Direction and performances are a bit uninspired, contrasting with a really nifty and clever story that keeps your attention all the way. Even my wife stayed awake for this one.Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The
An office nobody frequently gets lost in his daydreams, but for a last assignement and a love interest, his adventures must become real
Wittenberg
13-04-2014
Wonderfull movie that had even more potential
Great idea, beautifully done in a movie with a big heart. I thought the pacing was not quite right and it could/should have been even more magical.Conjuring 2, The
A haunted house, based on a true story
Wittenberg
30-01-2017
Very fine horror that is just a bit too long
A good horror that impress with plenty of scares accentuated by great camerawork, and refrains from too much cheap jump scares. Like it's predecessor though, I thought it went on for too long so my 'get scared' supply ran out and I was just taking it in. Too bad.Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
An investigation into pleasure robots that start to kill their owners
Wittenberg
10-06-2018
Not for everyone, but a joy for some
Once again it will test your endurance for coping with long, poetic, endless metaphors and contemplations about technology. And once again it will reward you with a fabulous combination of drawn and CGI graphics and a fascinating atmosphere. A bit too low an action maybe, but worth it.Lucy
Woman gains acces to full brain capacity after a drug is accidently spilled in her body - giving her remarkable skills
Wittenberg
12-08-2014
Survives its many flaws
I wish the superpowers were a little less extreme, the science a bit more refined, the pacing a but more delicate. It's also unfortunate that the superpowers are only used for fighting goons, not something more poetic. Despite all that, it still is a very entertaining, smart and quite a cool movie.Mission Impossible: Fallout
Some nuclear threat
Wittenberg
05-05-2023
Good stuff if you accept the gist
This time, I was prepared and ready for layers of over-the-top plot twists that are not what you thought, yet happened perfectly according to someone's plan, which was also part of another plan. And once that is your mindset, you have yourself a highly amusing, high octane spy action thriller.Candyman
Artist gets fascinated by the urban legend of the lethal Candyman, who can be summoned in front of a mirror
Wittenberg
02-01-2022
A classy horror
A higher tier horror, which proves painfully clear how many others are just brainless scarejump pulp. This is more more interesting, well done and well told throughout. I do feel though that some scenes could and should have been more hair-raising.Barbarian
When a girl arrives at her BnB, it is allready occupied. But that is just a prelude to the horror the house contains.
Wittenberg
18-12-2022
A tasty, fresh and creepy horror
A horror with a steady focus, that expertly cashes in on our native fear of dark hallways and is proud do things slightly different. I also like how they keep it fresh with introducing new characters and perspectives a couple of times throughout the movie.Jacob's Ladder
War veteran starts seeing demons and jumps between alternate realities... what is going on?
Wittenberg
31-07-2023
Dark and interesting
Not as horrific as I remembered it, but nevertheless a well done, interesting and gloomy thriller/drama about war trauma with satisfying depth.Secret Life of Pets, The
When humans leave their pets at home during work, the pets start their second live and embark on an adventure
Wittenberg
21-08-2016
Fun and heartwarming
Another original, joyful, colorful and funny animation that is hard to fault. Pet owners will get some extra laughs out of the recognizable pet quirks shown. These animation movies are constantly of such a high quality that they will have to come up with something new to stand out.3 Body Problem
When science appears to be broken, a group of scientists discover an amazing upcoming event causing it
Wittenberg
04-04-2024
Not perfect, but loaded with plenty of scifi perks
There were quite a few elements that I found a bit of-putting - mainly that this world cataclysmic event only seemed to occupy a small group of befriended people - but this did not take away from the fact that it is a highly enjoyable scifi epic, loaded with strange stuff and enticing mystery.Dredd
Comicbook judge-jury-executioner takes rookie into builidng full a drug addicted badguys (and a badwoman)
Wittenberg
18-02-2013
Fine heavy duty action
Movies that occur in a single place can feel somewhat cheap. But I quite enjoyed this moody, dark, heavy action flick with some beautiful slo-mo scenes and sounds.Us
A family is assaulted in their vacation home by... themselves?
Wittenberg
26-03-2019
An interesting horror that is adequately scary
An original, gripping and quite tense horror movie that had me talking and pondering long after it was finished... which is a good thing that I find increasingly rare. I just thought that it felt short on being truly scary or under the skin, the way I thought it would be.Raid 2, The
Martial-arts wonderboy goes undercover to infiltrate the local mafia and gets involved in quite a bit of brawls and the powerstruggle between and within clans
Wittenberg
02-02-2015
Ouch
Loaded with an insane amount of painful fighting, with faces cracked and banged against walls, bones snapped, and knives, hammers and bats smashing and hacking away. It gets you nauseous and uncomfortable. But my my, it is also expertly choreographed and shot.Tomorrowland aka Project T
A rebelious teenage girl is the chosen one to glimpse into a future world - and save it too
Wittenberg
27-05-2015
Gorgeous but Disney
For younsters, this is a splendid and exciting space adventure with a great spirit. Grumpy old men like me need to deal additionally with the miles thick morals, and the over-smart main character and her indifference towards the amazing things she encounters.Parasite
A poor family finds ways to infiltrate in the household of a rich family
Wittenberg
13-09-2023
Varied, interesting and entertaining
A well-rounded and well made movie that has a little bit of everything, and remains fresh by taking multiple new directions. I liked it, but do not fully feel the 'masterpiece' status it has. People applaud it's 'social commentary' - but if they mean rich and poor - then well duh.Rogue One
How the rebels stole the plans for the Death Star
Wittenberg
18-12-2016
Staying loyal to the franchise has it's drawbacks
Despite exquisite action scenes and many memorable Starwars moments, something felt tired. How many dramatic Vader entrances must I care for? How many nameless (and still incompetent) stormtroopers killed? How many shields disabled just in time? How much dangling in high shafts?Baskin
Turkish movie about a police squad ending up in a devilish mansion
Wittenberg
02-04-2018
Original, effective and hellish
While the actors may not be very likable, at least their character are unique and distinct, and we are given the time to get to know them. The finale is truly hellish, the atmosphere is ominous and there's some interesting stuff going on in the time line as well.Valhalla Rising
A mysterious, mute and invincible viking warrior is reluctantly asked to join other vikings in search of the promised land
Wittenberg
25-09-2022
Somber viking tale
This somber, raw and quiet movie, only occasionally augmented by bearded vikings mumbling a few words, is quite a slow burner but is intense nonetheless. It worked for about 3 quarters in, after which I started longing for some action or plot development. Still, a nice change of pace.Audition
A man is looking to remarry a mysterious girl he notices in an audtion for a movie, but she leads him to great peril - to put it mildly
Wittenberg
29-12-2022
Remarkable
About 90% of the movie is romantic drama leading up to the infamous 10% of painful torture. If you didn't know about this finale, I suspect some might wonder where this movie is going and what it is about. But as it is, the combination makes for an intriguing and remarkable movie.Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
The IMF team, suspended by the government, still carry on to take down a secret terror organisation
Wittenberg
16-08-2015
Another solid episode
As always, these movies guarantee plenty of really solid slick and tense action. This one starts to lean towards a James Bond vibe, skimping on the outrageous impossible stunts. It's still fab, as long as you can take in the endless layers of "HAHA it was all part of some amazing plan!"Land of Bad
The succes of a dangerous rescue mission relies heavily on the supporting drone operators
Wittenberg
28-04-2024
Flawed but effective war action
I thought the main hero was a bit of a dissonant cardboard pretty boy, and the uninterested, TV watching ground support team was just preposterous. Other that that, it still is a tense, heart pounding movie, in a way that only war movies seem to tickle me.Suspiria (2018)
Talented ballet dancer is accepted in a mysterious danceschool, were something occult is going on
Wittenberg
25-05-2019
Uneasy
While not as deeply disturbing as the of hype would make you believe, it was uneasy for sure. I liked it; photography was beautiful, and the slow tension and mystery keeps you hooked. But at the same time, I was slightly disappointed for not requiring therapy afterwards.Jurassic World
In order to keep the customers coming, the parc scientists built a new kind of dinosaur. Of course it stays happily in it's cage!
Wittenberg
31-03-2016
Worthy addition, great adventure
The awe and excitement of seeing realistic lifesize dino's on the screen may never be what is once was, but this movies still manages to capture the highly entertaining and plain fun adventure vibe of the franchise. Good 3D too.Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway
Didn't really understand it. After a heroic rescue from terrorists, a guy is stuck with a myserious woman. Also, robots.
Wittenberg
26-07-2021
A mature and pretty Anime, with some problems
While there are some anime annoyances, like bizarre behavior of all females, this had quite a mature, restrained atmosphere in which the Gundam action was secondary. I couldn't quite follow it, but was impressed by some gorgeous visuals (like nature and downtown cities) as well as the music.Philomena
A journalist and an elderly lady are on a quest to find her son who she had to give up for adoption fifty years ago
RockmeNow
09-02-2014
Light hearted drama that is actually worth a watch
Sympathetic movie with a touching story based on true events (including the dubious role of the catholic church in child adoptions in Ireland), and very convincing acting by Judi Dench. Ideal movie for men who want to show their partner they actually have a sensitive side as well....Suzume
Girl is on a mission to stop doors from releasing sky worms that cause earthquakes, together with her friend - who turned into a chair.
Wittenberg
11-10-2023
Why minds should be set free
Go see it if you don't buy that description. I really appreciated this wildly imaginative story backed up with spectacular animation. It is a testimony for what may come from unrestricted, unbound filmmaking... even if the result may be difficult to connect with emotionally.65
Astronaut crashes on some planet and must face the dangerous creatures living on it
Wittenberg
09-04-2023
Simple but highly enjoyable
I guess it's guilty of doing some dinosaur cliche's, and perhaps we won't ever be impressed by them again as we once did. But I liked seeing them in a different scifi context, and I also thought the movie was a simple but very solid and amusing ride. Adam manages to elevate it far above pulp.Finding Dory
It's actually more like "Finding Dory's Parents"
Wittenberg
31-12-2019
For a sequel, this seems about right!
While it won't yield the awe of the first one, simply because we are used to it, I'd say it quite successfully finds a balance between delivering what made the first one so good, and introducing a new story, plenty of memorable moments and some new fun characters.13 Hours
On the 2012 attacks on USA compounds in Benghazi
Wittenberg
10-07-2016
Chest pounding action with suprisingly restrained Bayism
The beginning was restless for the wrong reasons, everyone was chatting and doing stuff I could not follow. There's also a fair dose of Bay kitsch en patriotism, albeit less than I expected. But it's still an intense adrenaline rush - so much so that I had trouble falling asleep afterwards.Martyrs
A girl finds out, in person, the unspeakable, unimaginable cause that traumatized her friend
Wittenberg
15-07-2023
A tough but rewarding watch
A painful and depressing movie for sure, but I like how the way various layers of the story unveil. And just when I started wondering if there would be any redemption to all the suffering, comes a reveal that magically makes the whole thing become coherent, satisfying and even... beautiful?RockmeNow
17-09-2015
Blood, horror, and torture: at least I warned you
Lots of blood, torture and some horror elements in a movie that you will probably still remember years from now, but whish you wouldn't.Eden Lake
Couple goes to a lake to have a romantic time, but a gang of youngsters turn it into hell
Wittenberg
09-07-2022
Unpleasant weekend trip
Things really go south, and you really feel for the couple as it goes from spoiling to terrorizing and worse. Making the gang all kids makes it all very uncomfortable, as you want them to smash their heads against a rock but they sort of can't.Invisible Man, The
Woman escapes her tirant husband, but he comes back to haunt her in ways she did not see coming. Mwuaha.
Wittenberg
15-11-2020
Classy version
It's at it's best when it patiently explores the uncanny feeling of someone being in your house, without resorting to cheesy effects of cheap scares. Later on it turns into more gimmicky cat-and-mouse affair, but still with plenty of class. Great lead actress, too!Squid Game
Out of money and out of a future, a small-time hustler accepts an invitation to mysterious game that offers a great price
Wittenberg
14-11-2021
Unique, dark and bright
While the viral success and hype it generated may seem a bit much, I would agree that it is a fresh, well made series that make you eager for the next episode. The bright colors contrast nicely with the dark theme, you get to like the protagonists and loathe the bad ones.Looper
Assassin kills victims that are being sent from the future... until they sent his futureself
Wittenberg
28-09-2013
Mean and original
Apart from a slowish middle section, it's a wicked, smart and playfull timetravel movie.Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters
When space survivors find no habitable planet, they have no choice but to return to the earth they fled because Godzilla was on it.
Wittenberg
15-07-2018
Bad ass
Godzilla is only showed sparingly, instead building up mystery and an ominous atmosphere surrounding his presence. It has gorgeous drawings of awesomely designed space warfare in it. So all in all, despite the usual hysteric acting, I thought this was rather successful and was quite impressed.Lodge, The
Two children wind up alone in an isolated lodge with the mysterious, former-cultmember new girlfriend of their father
Wittenberg
16-09-2022
A very decent if not somewhat inplausible mystery/horror
When I thought about this movie afterwards, I started feeling the story was rather far fetched in places, but this didn't bother when I watched it. Instead, I rather enjoyed the ominous mood, the tasteful reli-creepiness and the cold scenery.Mandela Effect, The
After loosing his daughter, a guy gets obsessed with the ´Mandela Effect´ (look it up), possibly as a way to get her back
Wittenberg
27-05-2020
Well done despite limited resources
It feels a bit low-budget and simplistic at times, but it still hits the mark at exploring this phenomenon and incorporating it into a very entertaining, thought-provoking movie. It had me look into this stuff afterwards and check the Monopoly guy for sure.Tremors
Texas country folk dealing with massive worm-like creatures attacking their tiny town
Wittenberg
25-05-2019
Cheesy at it's best
Even when it was made, it already was silly, cheesy and ridiculous as can be. But it also managed to be an irresistible and charming combination of fun and dumb action that make it a classic. Every time I stumble upon it, I just cannot switch it of.Pleasure
A young woman in pursuit of a career in the adult movie industry
Wittenberg
19-03-2023
An intense and probably revealing inside look full of contrasts
I found it especially good at creating contrasts: how the atmosphere changes before, during and after a shoot, and how she continues to pursue her ambitions despite the demeaning and sometimes brutal treatment. The clean, observant, non-dramatic style makes it feel like a documentary.Total Recall (2012)
Man inserts cool secret agent memories in his brain
Wittenberg
16-08-2013
A very decent sci-fi action thriller.
If you manage to NOT see this as a reboot, it's a fine sci-fi action flick with some great designs.Invitation, The
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.Under the skin
Alien version of Scarlett Johannsson looking for men who will not live to tell about their close encounter
Wittenberg
09-11-2014
A pleasant mystery
The mystery of not quite getting what is going on really adds to suspense and intrigue and this stylish scifi. Low profile in an effective way, but the many long scenes can be a bit much at times.RockmeNow
04-08-2014
Bit weird and unsettling, but nevertheless interesting and sensual
A must see for those interested in original alien movies, Scarlett Johansson, or both. Partially filmed with standard digital cameras, providing a successfull hidden camera experience. Visual effects from the eighties and creepy sounds throughout the movie provide the cherry on top.Serenity
In a divided universe, the crew of a rogue spacehip takes along a fugitive psychic girl who brings them great trouble but also truth
Wittenberg
16-12-2014
A little scifi gem
It's a bit campy and occasionally borderline B-movie-ish. But it never crosses that line, instead delivering many memorable and well done scifi moments, some great designs and humor that works.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.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.Lone survivor, The
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.Last Duel, The
Story behind the last official duel of the middle ages, when there were almost no colors
Wittenberg
11-12-2021
Well made and interesting, but know it's basically lengthy love drama
What a great idea to explore what was behind these duels: Who were these people? What were they fighting for? And while the movie is made with much class and great acting, it still felt like a love-triangle-jealousy kind of thing which almost is a bit soapy at times.After Earth
After crashlanding on a hostile planet, a boy must embark on a dangerous journey to save himself and his father.
Wittenberg
19-10-2013
Decent scifi survival adventure
I thought it was an original and good looking adventure that kept me interested all the way.Monstrous
Woman and her son want to leave the past behind in a new house near a pond... but something lurks
Wittenberg
30-10-2022
Great reveal and vibe, but somehow didn't quite nail it
The reveal at the end, and some pondering on my part, made me realize this is actually a pretty clever movie. But the bubbly 50's colors and cartoonish acting of the mother, while creating a unique atmosphere, sort of diminished the scares - which were already a bit cliched.Midway
About the famous WW2 battle in the pacific, after Pearl Harbour
Wittenberg
23-12-2019
I feared worse
There's the inevitable movie cliches. The main gum-chewing hero was annoying as hell. But I like how his character changed as he was given responsibility, and the movie features plenty of well done and good looking battle scenes. Yet none of it really stuck as I left the theater.Expendables 2, The
A simple recovery job quickly turns into something big for the Hollywood A-team of self proclaimed dinosaurs
Wittenberg
18-01-2014
Guilty pleasure
I liked it. Brutal, dumb, heavy duty action with some laughs thrown in.Atomic Blonde
Sexy superspy (with blond hair) is send to pre-wall Germany to recover a list of great importance
Wittenberg
20-01-2019
An over the top spy story with a cool sauce
With 80s music and a Berlin-wall zeitgeist, this movie has really cool atmosphere. I must also mention the extraordinary single-shot fighting scene (alas with not so convincing fighting). However, the typical, over complex, spy nonsense and her infinite skills and grasp were too much for me.Code 8
Man with electrical superpowers has no to choice but to use them for shady business so he can pay for his mother's medical bills
Wittenberg
01-08-2020
Solid but with some windowdressing
Overall this was quite solid and featured good acting and atmospherics. But ultimately the superpowers and cool airdrop-robots started to feel as window dressing, because they didn't really seem to matter for the development of the story, and a slightly underwhelming crime story was what remained.Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
In a mission to save a planet from a hostile takover, two jedi stumble across a boy with great promise.
Wittenberg
26-09-2013
Majestic saga lost in space
It had everything you could possibly wish for: spaceships, droids, lightsabers, jedi's, aliens and saga. It has a phenomenal pod race. But because of multiple factors, it is a somewhat dull experience.Horns
In the search to find the killer of his girl, a wrongfully accused man develops some handy devilish traits along the way
Wittenberg
16-03-2015
Orginal and brave
This movie strikes some nice chords as it wanders into pleasant absurdity. Gradually, a more standard crime story takes over, which is less appealing by comparison. Still, extra points for originality and courage.Tusk
Vlogger stays at a man's mansion to do an episode on him. But the man has plans to turn his guest into something else.
Wittenberg
19-05-2023
Sad horror, but without real impact
It's definitely out of the ordinary. Partly body horror, but I also found something very sad about it. The overall feeling however, is that of a student joke - especially after the end scroll. Somehow all the misery sort of passes you by.Pressure
Divers get stuck in a diving bell on the bottom of the ocean during a maintenance gig
Wittenberg
22-05-2016
Shame about the crew
Perfectly adequate in it's display of deep water fear and claustrophobia, but making all members chagrined assholes probably wasn't the best way to make me care.Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers
I think this is before the section 9 team assembled - and the major combats a hack of the entire traffic system
Wittenberg
25-01-2024
Like always, a really mixed experience
I have a strange relationship with Ghost in the Shell. Most of it I don't follow, and I might fall asleep numerous times during the tech and political babble. But it is also so irresistibly cool and tasty, often with splendid music, that I keep coming back to it. Like this episode.Doctor Strange
After cripling his hands in a car accident, a cocky surgeon seeks help in a mysterious Tibet cult where he gets involved in interdimensional wars
Wittenberg
01-10-2017
Scores in many fields but not in depth or true excitement
This superhero flick features some colorful and original footage, a healthy dose of - sometimes poorly timed - humor and fighting amidst awesome transforming cities that put Interception to shame. But despite the deep multidimensional theme, I found it strangely shallow and one-dimensional.Unfriended
A single shot view of a computerscreen of a girl hanging out with friends on the web, when something dark from the past comes to haunt them
Wittenberg
04-09-2015
A novel and well executed horror idea
A bold idea that works surprisingly well and provided a unique scary movie. For sheer originality I wanted to rate this higher, but for that it would have needed more than these unappealing teen characters and a slightly more refined plot.La Nuée
Woman can barely support her family with a grashopper farm, until she finds out they yield better when fed blood
Wittenberg
07-08-2021
A sober animal horror that fails to push through
In a way, this is the eighties animal swarm horror movies re-imagined in a much more realistic, restrained and adult way. It works for the most part, but the same simple and slow atmosphere also had me yearning for some more excitement.Taeter City
In a future where criminals are turned into burgers, people hunt for an individual who seems immune to the controlling radiowaves. Or something.
Wittenberg
24-04-2024
A bizarre gore anarchy
Initially I was wondering if there was going to be any point to this, but gradually the continuous very gory executions, set against this totalitarian society with continuous advertisement for human meat.... somehow began to work. Very rebellious and sickening. For some, that is a plus.Campaign, The
Cocky congressman suddenly faces competition from an unlikely candidate in the elections
Wittenberg
30-03-2014
Nice, but could have used a smarter story
Funny and witty spoof of contemporary politics, that's probably not far from the truth either. Slightly let down by a simplistic and predictable story.Oldboy
A man is held captive for 15 years for unknown reasons, and is out for revenge when he finally gets out.
Wittenberg
12-03-2023
curious revenge tale
A curious revenge tale that benefits from some surrealistic and disorienting elements. Highly original and quite brutal at times. But I must admit that none of it really stuck - i am having a hard time remembering it.Caligula
Caligula kills the emperor to take his place, and descents into a life orgies, paranoia, delusions of grandeur and his demise
Wittenberg
07-08-2022
Something embarrasing you keep looking at
The change of static scenery's and unapologetic overacting makes it feel theatric. The many explicit sex scenes mostly come across as clumsy and awkward, as does the jumpy, idiotic and embarrassing behavior of Caligula. Yes, embarrassing was my main sensation, but I have to admit I was intrigued tooSnowpiercer
Survivors of a frozen world found shelter on a selfsupporting train, driving endlessly circles. But a war of classes rages.
Wittenberg
03-08-2014
Interesting
At first I was put off by the cliched revolt of lowerclass people in dirty clothes and low lighting conditions. But as they fight their way to the higher class front of the train, color comes in literally and figuratively, bringing to live this interesting metaphor of real live society.1BR
Woman finally finds an appartment, but the local community holds dark secrets. Very dark.
Wittenberg
14-03-2021
It turns out, a decent horror thriller
My finger was resting on the stop button for the first 15 minutes, but then the story, performances and uncomfortable atmosphere materialized and made this a worthwhile movie indeed. May have been limited in budget, but played it out nicely.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Valerian and Lauraline are asked to help save a giant space station, but discover a dark secret along the way
Wittenberg
08-08-2017
Beautifull, wonderfully sassy but utterly convoluted
For the first half I was able to just let the crazy bubbly actors and colorful nonsense be and enjoy the ride. But after she stuck her head in the jellyfish, he watched a strip show to gain access to a transformation suite, I got tired and bored of the endless barrage of convoluted STUFF going on.Last Days on Mars, The
Mars mission is about to wrap up, when they find something in the rocks....
Wittenberg
23-11-2013
So close to being great
This would have been a bomb if it had a more original, imaginative story. Now it's just a good, quite scary and beautiful looking movie.Earth to Echo
Distortions on telephones lead a group of friends to an extraordinary discovery, keeping them busy all night
Wittenberg
14-12-2014
The kids deliver
Not sure it needed those shaky camera shots, on top of an already restless story that is literally allover the place. Mostly though, this is a highly sympathetic, nicely done scifi adventure which radiates the same positive energy as E.T. and Super 8.Ragnarok
A simple family moves into a small Norwegain town, not knowing they will wind up in an ancient mythological battle
Wittenberg
15-07-2023
A lovely idea loosing focus
The idea of dropping antihero's into an ancient mythological epos is great, and works well in the Norwegian small town atmosphere. But it's like they didn't really know what to do with it, so they resorted to a tedious environmental issue and teenage drama as the most prominent plot points.Euphoria
A woman dying of cancer goes to a secluded place where people with a similar fate come to spend their last days, and asks her sister to escort her
Wittenberg
03-03-2019
Good not great
It doesn't over-dwell in the misery, and the broken relationship between the two added an effective layer to it. But I thought acting was good but not great, and wondered if it could have been a more profound experience.Imitation Game, The
The life and achievements of Alan Turing
RockmeNow
25-01-2015
Bit boring movie with good acting
The movie provides an overview of the impressive achievements of Alan Turing during World War 2, as well as aspects of his personal life afterwards. Great role by Cumberbatch, but the pace is rather slow and I actually almost fell asleep towards the end (although it was also rather late).Titane
Woman goes on a killing spree and then hides by becoming someone's son. I kid you not. Also, something with cars.
Wittenberg
06-04-2023
Strange, unpleasant yet secretly fascinating
One of the strangest movies I have seen. I found it an unpleasant experience in ways I had not felt before. Everything is just so confusing, nasty, sweaty and ugly. But at the same time I was fascinated enough to look up the director and will keep track of her future works.Wickerman, The
A detective travels to an island inhabited by a cult, to find his daughter
Wittenberg
13-12-2023
Creepy cult not really creepy
Sure enough, these secluded cults with weird rituals provide some creepiness and anxiety, but I felt that Cage seemed disjointed from it all (running around in a suite for some reason), and the cult almost leaned toward being goofy rather truly scary.John Wick
The Russian mafia kills the dog of the wrong ex-hitman
Wittenberg
17-05-2015
Stylish violent action, if not a bit repetitive
A violent movie with a gloomy and sweaty atmosphere and bucket loads of style. After a while though, the endless shootouts, and the mobsters' tendency to run into the hitman's arms without shooting, got a bit tiresome.Suicide Club
Detectives try to figure out a pandamic of mass suicides
Wittenberg
12-06-2023
Good until the actual club shows up
The first half is quite shocking and uneasy, as we're all left in the dark as to what is causing these tragedies. Then the real 'club' shows up, which are terribly annoying characters who do annoying things and form a dissonant wedge from which the film does not recover.Durante La Tormenta
Through an electronic storm and old camera, a woman saves the live of a boy who died in the past. But now her own live is no longer what it was.
Wittenberg
04-07-2021
A more personal drama involving time paradoxes
I thought it was an interesting idea to have the effects of messing with time work on a more personal, relational level. And while it certainly works and creates a commendable movie, sometimes it felt more like a family drama and it sort of dozes off.Haute Tension
A woman and her girlfriend go to her parent's isolated house to study, but a brutal serial killer invades their home
Wittenberg
04-09-2023
A more 'classy' slasher.. if that means anything
After a pretty gory and nasty beginning, it switches to a cat-and-mouse game later on, and has a twist on offer as well. It's more intelligent and refined that your average popcorn slasher, but the characters left me somewhat underwhelmed.American Ultra
Nerdy intorverted guy suddenly gets amazing fighting skills when a mysterious woman contacts him
Wittenberg
07-12-2016
Sassy and snappy
A sassy and snappy little movie that successfully mixes humor, action and some mystery. It just never reaches soaring highs in any of those fields.Extraction
Man is hired to extract a kidnapped son of a rich and powerful mob, and gets in whole lot of trouble
Wittenberg
13-11-2020
Good heavy duty action with some issues
A commendable action flick with some very well shot, high-octane, hard-hitting brawling going on. After a while though, the man's ability to endure pain and injury gets a bit much, and the annoying acting style of the kid makes it hard to buy into their supposedly developing bond.V/H/S/85
Another batch off vaul horror story's presented and grainy and buggy VHS quality
Wittenberg
08-11-2023
restless but satisfying horror and mystery in a distinctive format
The stories are dark and nasty but all have some have a pleasing element of mystery in them, really making you curious. Later on, some smart connections between the stories unfold, which shows they put in some effort instead throwing in random gore. The nervous presentation is a lot, but it workedMovies found: 1049 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 286 - 385
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