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Apollo 13
After an explosion occurs on the Apollo 13 mission, the crew and groundcontrol have to abort the mission and find new and untested ways to get home
Wittenberg
22-02-2015
Thrilling space adventure
It's a blockbuster and it knows it, with some moments of over the top heroism and music. But who cares, most of it is a authentic, thrilling and nail biting experience that is very well made.Contagion
A viral oubreak
Wittenberg
24-02-2013
Succesfully dark
Has a realtime, stressed feeling throughout which makes it upsetting and eerie.World War Z
Zombies
Wittenberg
27-07-2013
Triple A mediocrity
For a movie about zombies investing the world, people seeking shelter in save havens with high walls, and a hero finding a cure just in time, this one is very good.Everest
True story about a terrible day on the Everest on which several lives were lost
Wittenberg
29-05-2016
Engrossing and impressive
A thrilling and chilling story with powerful footage and acting, shot in very smooth 3D. It didn't completely knock me down, but I am not yet sure why.Top Gun: Maverick
Maverick is called back to train a team destined to do the most dangerous mission ever
Wittenberg
06-06-2022
The people don't work for me anymore, but the flying does
I had some trouble buying into the somewhat desperate portrayal of these pilots as beautiful, perfect, witty, slick, hip beings and the insubordinate way they go about their briefings and missions - even if this is Top Gun. But hell yes, the air footage and final combat makes up for it.Spectre
Just when the 00 team is cancelled, Bond faces the architect of all his pain
Wittenberg
16-05-2016
Tight
With a sense of perfection in each scene, the the movie is confident enough to never rush or over-do things, instead rolling along nice and tight. I found Bond himself is a little too 1-dimensional with his grumpiness and fearlessness. The man seems utterly bored with his job.Night House, The
After her husband commits suicide, the widow starts to experience strange things in the secluded house he built
Wittenberg
24-01-2022
A subtle but very satisfying horror
Wow, this really worked for me. The horror elements are subtle and tasteful, the evolving mystery is enticing and the element of grief is mixed in well. But mostly, I was quite stunned with the lead actress, who totally nails it and makes everything work beautifully.Die Brucke - Bernhard Wicki (1959)
There can't be enough anti-war movies
Wittenberg
06-03-2023
a sad warstory, told well
After all these years, this is still a worthwhile movie, effectively painting contrast between the boys in their daily life and the pointless and violent war they end up in. Some remarkable cinematography for it's age, too.hente
10-10-2013
Armed conflict can infect us all
I saw this movie half a century ago and it is still impressive even without the usual mass scenes and shoot-outs. Make sure you watch the original version by director Wicki and not the later re-make with the same title.Soft & Quiet
A group of white women is having a get together. Slowly we learn with binds them, and then we get to see how far they are willing to take it.
Wittenberg
20-02-2023
A gutpunch
Unaware what this would be about, I was quite shocked as it slowly unfolded from bad into worse. The staging and acting is impressive, and becomes even more intense and haunting by the single take in which it all occurs.Solo: A Star Wars Story
Young Han is seperated from his girl, and goes through great lengths and cosmic adventures to get back and save her
Wittenberg
03-06-2018
A welcome change
Contains just the right amount of Star Wars icons to make it connect to the universe, but never lazily riding it. By focusing on a small group of people, I felt a much more intimate connection than the main movies. The portayal of the younger Han actually worked for me. Funny and exciting, too.We Need to Talk About Kevin
A mother trying to cope with a son that hates her, and something horrific he is planning
Wittenberg
13-08-2022
A bitter pill that is worth it
The helplessness, frustration and despair of the situation really gets to you. The way the movie gradually builds up to dreadful act of the kid, foreshadowed with flashbacks, his vague preparations and the look in his eyes is not pleasant, but most certainly very well done and well acted by all.Im Westen Nichts Neues
Follows a few young German boys into the first worldwar trench hell against France
Wittenberg
02-11-2022
An impressive and heavy warflick that ought to have hit harder
A film that impressive in many ways: The raw depiction of war, the insanity of trench wars in particular and the cinematography. But somehow it didn't fully manage to transfer the deep sense of fear or dread like some other war movie have. Perhaps I didn't really bond with the characters.Dead Center, The
Psychiatrist treates a patient that has risen from the dead
Wittenberg
14-06-2021
An unpleasant surprise
Morgue-scenes, already my weakspot! But this movies doesn't solely rely on their creepy atmosphere. It has an intelligent, well constructed uncanny atmosphere throughout, and I love the natural acting and believable hospital atmosphere that was created. It really elevates the story.Ex Machina
Software developer wins a trip to a genius living in solitude, who created a new tier in artificial intelligence
RockmeNow
17-09-2015
Not just another AI movie
Enjoyable approach towards the artificial intelligence debate, with some nice twists in the plotWittenberg
21-08-2015
Clever and good looking scifi
A very stylish, smart and engrossing scifi flick with some nice twists to boot.Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The
Now that the the cave is vacant again, a war for it's treasures is immenent
Wittenberg
03-01-2015
This is more like it
Yes. Less hobbit whining and dwarf singing. More intense combat, both on a massive scale as one on one close encounters. All this intense and beautiful action and hardship finally made me care about the creatures in this movie.When Evil Lurks
Two farmers encounter a 'rotten' demonic curse, and must race to stop if from spreading
Wittenberg
01-01-2024
The best possession movie I know
The macabre folklore, while slightly weird, gave this a unique atmosphere. The characters are interesting and well acted, and it has some brilliant gut-punch horrorscenes. And finally, it has a constant high tension drive, making it feeling almost like an action movie.First Man
Neil Armstrong's mission to the moon
Wittenberg
04-11-2018
But why so serious
Apparently, everyone involved was deeply serious and humorless about going to the moon, making this movie more depressing than it probably ought to be. But my goodness, those spaceflight scenes are mindbogglingly exciting and extremely well shot.Enter the Void
Smalltime drug dealer in Tokyo experiences after death experience and reincarnation... while on drugs
Wittenberg
13-01-2018
What a trip
I am assuming this is about the closest you can get to tripping out (or dying) in beautiful Tokyo without doing any drugs. The camera work, images an music are really extraordinarily done and it treats the 'expected' after-death events in a sort of believable way. Very long though.Creator, The
A man is after a new weapon from AI powered robots, but when he finds it it turns things on it's head
Wittenberg
09-10-2023
Familiar elements blended into something exciting and new
A lot of elements and concept are quite familiar. It reminded me of Elysium for example, both in style, looks and story. But it manages to combine it's sources of inspiration into a new, exciting story, with gorgeous visuals, great performances and it even touched me emotionally.Zero Dark Thirty
The hunt for UBL
Wittenberg
19-05-2013
ladies and gentlemen, she got him
Stylish and engrossing hunt for Usama.. which is quite an achievement since it apparently involved so much waiting and utter lack of progress. The movie ends with a nail biting assault on the man.Men
A woman retreats to an English cottage to proces a violent and traumatic divorce, but the local strange men only bring more horror
Wittenberg
03-07-2022
A well thought out and intriguing horror
The simple setup gradually unfolds a lot of depth, symbolism and metaphors without being pretentious. Uncanny without cheap tricks, with a spot-on atmosphere. The finale is spectacular too; no matter how bizarre it was, it somehow made sense.It Follows
Girl has unknown people walking slowly but straight at her
Wittenberg
07-02-2016
Scores in many fields
The seemingly simple story in this little marvel is told with style and confidence, supported by a nice cast, good music and great camera work, and manages to be scary without over-relying on the same old cliches. Unique and refreshing.Soul
Just before a breakthrough live performance, a jazz musician has an accident and get assigned a quest somewhere in the afterlife
Wittenberg
22-01-2021
Beautifully abstract and heartfelt.
Another bold Pixar endeavor that doesn't shy away from emotions, highly abstract concepts and symbolism. Apparently, kids get it instantly, but I needed some time to figure it out. Any which way, it is just lovely, beautiful and wonderful.Signal, The
Computer hackers hunt down a rival hacker. But their roadtrip brings them to something much more mysterious and unearthly.
Wittenberg
03-01-2015
A pleasant surpise
Well this is nice! A very stylish movie with a tasteful combination of science fiction, mystery, fine acting and suspense. Accompanied by wonderful music throughout.Life
The crew of spacestation ISS manages to acquire a sample from mars soil... with life in it.
Wittenberg
01-04-2017
Very good space horror
It is not perfect, but overall I found this to be very solid, exciting, great looking film that reconfirmed just how much and why I love space horror. The spacestation and camerawork floating through it are first class.Hereditary
The death of a tyrant grandmother does not spell relieve, but drags a family into paranormal turmoil
Wittenberg
15-07-2018
No cheap tricks, pure dread.
While I may not have been as shellshocked as many other reviewers, I do agree think this was remarkably good under-the-skin horror that uses some common themes but threats them in a much more adult, slow and agonizing manner.L'année dernière à Marienbad (1961)
Man meets woman, woman meets man, or perhaps they didn't
hente
10-10-2013
Time and place are no longer certain
As we are constantly cheating our memories, actual life becomes a guessing game in this stylish movie. Ultimately, all movies are addressing space and time. This one adds to the mystery like a photo of a photographer. Over-aged? How can time be dismissed as being too old? Call it matured...Dune (2021)
Clans fight for control of planet Arrakis and it's resources, both with other clans and with the native inhabitans
Wittenberg
17-10-2021
What the word 'epic' was meant for
Wow, this was quite an epic experience on all accounts. Incredible spaceship designs, compelling imagery, great music and overall an enticing story. Very very tasteful. On the downside, the sterile environments and characters meant it had only a limited emotional impact and didn't really stick.Revenant, The
After being left for dead and betrayed after a bear attack, a man must defeat nature and other dangers to make it home and take revenge
Wittenberg
15-03-2016
Big
A majestic and profound experience that is beautifully shot. Personally I wasn't able to connect fully with the main character, as he is mostly a puffing and groaning wild man, but that's a minor quibble.Ghost Story, A
After a deadly car accident, a man wakes up as a ghost and dwells in his former house, with his former girlfriend
Wittenberg
21-02-2024
A unique point of view in a unique movie
The long, sometimes very long, static scenes mean this movie will not be for everyone. But for me, it neatly visualized the endless time ghost exist in, until their unresolved issue is dealt with. I also loved the ghost perspective, and it is quite haunting and even touching at times.Chronicle
Found footage of teenagers developing superpowers
Wittenberg
19-02-2013
Unique approach to what superpowers would be like
Real people with some superpowers are more exciting than superpeople with massive superpowers. Nice effects too.Lego Movie
The insignificant life of a lego nobody turns on it's head when he is the chosen one to act against evil plans that threaten lego world
Wittenberg
16-02-2014
Fantastic frantic
Could have gone wrong in many ways, but did not. Loaded to the brim with action, jokes, fantastic visuals and brilliant 'real' animation. I did think it was a little to nervous and restless, and overcomplicated for kids to follow comfortably.Autopsy of Jane Doe, The
During an autopsy of a beautiful women, the cause of death becomes increasingly mysterious, as are the things that are happing to the coroners
Wittenberg
17-05-2017
Creepy setting, creepy movie, excellent idea
Any morgue setting will instantly cater for a horror movie. But this original, focused and terrifying movie sure exploits it to great lengths. Love how the mystery unfolds and how the autopsy and dead people are straight up in your face!Edge of Tomorrow
A not so brave solider gets killed on a beach fighting aliens, but then gets to relive that day over and over again, get better at it each time
Wittenberg
15-06-2014
Slamming scifi with a twist
A neat thrill ride based on a great story, cool action and splendid visuals. Maybe the story was over-centered at the main character and story, making it feel like the suffering of the rest of world wasn't an issue. But who cares.Mother!
In an isolated house, a woman struggles with her husband's increasing tendency to have strangers stay over, up until extreme and paranormal levels (this description probably sucks, you tell me!)
Wittenberg
28-09-2017
A different kind of horror
A reminder that horror and unrest can come in many shapes, not just ghouls and ghosts. A disturbing but very engrossing experience which I thought was fresh, well acted and intense. It felt great to see a movie again that sticks with you and leaves a goddamn impression.Smile
Psychiatrist investigates a chain of people who kill themselves after have seen a smile from strangers
Wittenberg
28-12-2022
Quality horror to make you smile
While the concept is quite familiar, I quite enjoyed this. On a few occasions it resorts to banal jump scares, but mostly it proves that it stands above these, with quality horror containing plenty of moments to send shivers down your spine.Northman, The
When his father is killed, a young viking grows up with nothing but revenge on his mind
Wittenberg
17-04-2022
Great as a spectacle, but average in involvement
A big, brutal, sweaty and intense historic epic, that I was spectating and enjoying rather than feeling. Perhaps because all characters continuously speak in this these articulated, poetic, over-dramatic phrases, which kind of dehumanizes them. It worked in Lighthouse, here it alienates.Alita: Battle Angel
Man rebuilts a cyborg he found in a trashpile. A very special cyborg it turns out...
Wittenberg
25-02-2019
Great
Fearing a hysteric and flat CGI bonanza, I was pleasantly surprised. We actually get to like the characters, it's exciting and original. It has a nice big-amazing-adventure vibe that I haven't felt for while. But yes, it does feature awesome, bright daylight CGI in every scene.Oblivion
Engineer is looking after droids doing their last business on earthbefore mankind heads for titan. But is it like that?
Wittenberg
19-05-2013
pretty sci-fi mindmangler
Extremely beautiful and a pleasant SF mindbender. Some ideas we have seen before, and it maybe a bit sterile, but it blends very well.Alpha
Set in the stone age, a boy gets seperated form his group and must find his way home, but befriends a wolf along the way
Wittenberg
16-12-2019
Beautiful and heartfelt
I like to think of this as perhaps the first domestication of wolfs, eventually leading to dog breeds. Extremely pretty, akin towards kitsch, but never crossing that line. The storyline is also gripping, making me care about this journey and swallowing tears near the end.Raid, The
Police squad in Jakarta raids a tower inhabited by criminal scum. It turns bad really quickly.
Wittenberg
31-08-2015
Brutally refining
A really sweaty and hardcore fighting movie with a deep sense of pain and tired bones. It is unpleasant in a way, but it is also spectacular, amazingly well performed and choreographed and a genuine new benchmark for brawling movies - that had been going nowhere until this came along.Shape of Water, The
In a 50's secret facility, a mute cleaning lady falls in love with an aquatic creature they experiment on
Wittenberg
23-03-2018
A unique and pretty modern fairytale experience
It is an unusual blend of humor, science fiction and an escape movie, all wrapped in an arthouse atmosphere, and somehow it works beautifully. The trademark color tones and style of Del Toro look as gorgeous as ever in this 50s setting.All Is Lost
Solo sailer tries to survive when his ship is rammed by an adrift sea container.
Wittenberg
10-02-2014
Intimate and gripping
Very good and very close portrait of a man struggling against all odds. The absence of dialogue is mesmerizing and effective. I felt guilty opening a beer while watching this. I think that's a good sign (but I still opened one nonetheless).Nightingale, The
After unspeakable cruelty was done to a woman and her family, she chases down the perpetrators through the Tasmanian bush, with the aid of a native aboriginal
Wittenberg
12-05-2020
Heavy, but very good
It covers a lot of heavy-handed subjects (racism, revenge, rape, murder, repression) and inevitably features some tough scenes. But it has all been done really well. I liked how during the revenge part she remained fragile and insecure, and didn't have sudden superskills that came out of nowhere.Oppenheimer
A biography of the father of the atomic bomb
Wittenberg
11-08-2023
A fascinating drama disguised as an adrenline action ride
A very intense and splendidly shot, acted and directed movie. But part of me thought Nolan was cheating, by presenting what is essentially a drama as an pumping action movie, using all of his film-making prowess. There was a dissonance beween what was actually happening and how it was presented.Saint Maud
Deeply religious palliative nurse becomes dangerously fanatical when she thinks she has performed a revelation on a patient
Wittenberg
01-08-2021
Impressive and scary, with thick layers of atmosphere
An impressive psychological thriller with some horror and supernatural elements in a very tasteful, restrained and effective way. The atmosphere oozes of the screen, performances are great, especially Maud's of course.Everything Everywhere All at Once
Woman struggling to manage her store, marriage, tax audit and daughter, suddenly gets access to skills of her self in other parallel dimensions
Wittenberg
26-05-2022
Completely bonkers yet keeping it real
Probably the craziest, most out-there, outrageous, over the top movie ever, that still - impressively - manages to keep it together, bring it with humor and have it resonate on an emotional level. It's too bizarre to really reach inside, but I am just so glad that stuff like this gets green-lighted.Incredibles 2, The
Again living in secrecy, the family gets a chance to do their superhero stuff again when they are contacted by a secret organization
Wittenberg
30-06-2018
What a lovely family
A lovely episode that once again shows the aces of the franchise: Spectacular action, a lot of humor and an exciting, well-developed story line. But what The Incredibles absolutely excel at are the non-heroic moments where we see them as normal, fallible persons trying to get by like anyone else.Speak No Evil
Danish couple visits Dutch friends they met on vacation. The weekend slowly becomes agonizing, then turns into something much worse.
Wittenberg
20-11-2022
A tough watch, but the quality makes it a worthwile one
The feeling of ever growing discomfort really gets to you, and works well because of the natural acting and settings. It ends sad and depraved, but somehow feels like the right conclusion of the dread that had been accumulating.Spy
Condemned to work in a basement supporting agents doing all the action, a CIA agent finally gets a change to do some fieldwork of her own
Wittenberg
14-08-2016
Dare I say hillarious?
In a time where 'comedies' merely evoke a vague smile at best, I was delighted to find this genuinely funny movie that had me laughing out loud several times. Deliciously nasty and hysterical.Antichrist
A therapist helps out his own wive in recovering from the tragic loss of their son, and takes her into the woods to do so.
Wittenberg
12-05-2018
Wow and ouch
A von Trier movie that checks all his boxes; Borderline pretentious, unsettling and uncomfortable, slow, provocative, vile and at times staggeringly beautiful. I am starting to appreciate his style more and more. These are movies that matter, make an impact within.Sessions, The
Disabled man gets sex therapy
Wittenberg
22-04-2013
Comfortable uncomforable sex
With mixed feelings of embarrassment and compassion you are allowed to observe these wonderfully open, honest en tender sessions. These actors deliver an amazingly fragile performance and the movie keeps everything light with a good sense of humor as well.Beau is Afraid
A scarred man is literally and figuratively going on a bad trip to his mother
Wittenberg
27-08-2023
A wonderfully bad trip
To think that someone made up this story, somehow decided it was finished, and concluded it was ready to make a movie out of it is even more baffling the the movie itself. But here it is, and I am glad it is. A wild ride, bizarre, disorienting but also skillfully made, intriguing and unique.Annihilation
Scientist team is sent into area that is surrounded by an expaning bubble from space, in which strange things happen
Wittenberg
23-03-2018
Refreshing
A really good and satisfying scifi mystery that mixes some familiar elements but ends up being quite original as a whole. Sometimes scary, sometimes gory but mostly fascinating. I thought it was let down mainly because of the rather unconvincing science protocols and way this mission was set up.Django Unchained
Bounty hunter frees slave, together they go on a violent trip set things straight and rescue the slave's wife.
Wittenberg
09-06-2014
Up with Tarantino's standards and trademak style
A bold, daring and violent way to address slavery, full of Tarantino-style endless chit-chat and under-the-skin tension that somehow keeps you on the edge of your seat. I thought Django himself was overshadowed and flat, but then again I am not a big fan of Foxx.Lamb
Couple who run a secluded sheepfarm get a very special lamb one day
Wittenberg
12-11-2021
Bizarre and modest at the same time
I think I'd call it horror, which is uncanny, bizarre and disturbing but at the same time very plain, pure and subtle and without ever becoming cheap. And I finally liked Noomi Rappace, who looks and acts fantastic here.Impossible, The
A family tries to survive the 2004 tsunami in Thailand
Wittenberg
13-04-2014
Terrifying and heart shattering
A terrifying and heart shattering experience throughout. Very well done, although maybe a little over eager to bring the viewer to tears.... but goodness did they succeed!Fall
Two girlfriends climb a huge radio tower to overcome trauma
Wittenberg
13-11-2022
I forgot what movies can do to you
"These first 10 minutes were more exciting that the entire Starwars series we are watching," my wife remarked. And she was right. It may not be perfect or very realistic, but I can't remember a recent movie I shouted advice at, and which caused so much anxiety and sweaty hands.Raised by Wolves
Escaping a war torn earth, two androids fly to a distant planet in order to restart humanity. But they are not the only ones.
Wittenberg
16-04-2023
Even if it can't keep up the with the first eposide, it still is great
Although it looses a bit of momentum with every episode after to the majestic grand opening, this series had a lot going for it. Fantastic design that mixes medieval with ultra futuristic, a deep and interesting storyline and intense characters. And a splendid opening track to top it off!Camp X-Ray
Newbie MP soldier get stationed at Guantanamo, where she bonds with one of the detainees
Wittenberg
05-03-2016
Honest little gem
A sober yet rewarding experience, with an awesome looking and playing Stewart and very good music backing it up. I sort of missed a beat in the transition of Lector turning into a genuine nice guy, but that's ok.Zootropolis
Rabbit tries to make it as a police officer in the big city inhabited by all kinds of animals
Wittenberg
19-06-2016
A matured quality animation
A wonderful tale that is brought to live with colorful charterers, a good sense of humor and a detective crime story that has an mature quality to it.Mama
Couple takes in two little girls that have been living alone in the woods for many years. Or have they?
Wittenberg
12-08-2014
Fine, original and well made horror
Like many horror movies, it sort of keeps you occupied with somewhat isolated scary scenes and jumpscares until it's time for the finale. But it did so in a more stylish, original, creepy and effective way than most.Starship Troopers
Friends sign in to combat terror from space. Both their skills and friendship are put to the test.
Wittenberg
26-08-2015
A brutal space fight that requires the right mindset
It all depends on whether you can appreciate the deeper meaning of incredibly cheesy barbie people have soap opera relationship quarrels - followed by dismembering fights with aliens.Arrival
Linguist is asked to crack the language of the aliens who landed and ask them: why are you here?
Wittenberg
17-11-2016
Elegant, deep and sober scifi, just the way I like it.
My favorite movie themes combined: science fiction and deep mystery/mind benders that will have you pondering days after. Excellent and refreshing.Boyhood
Movie portraying the ups and downs in the life of Mason and his family between his 5th and 18th year
RockmeNow
20-01-2015
There are many good reasons why this movie is nominated for the Oscars
I was suprised by the excellent casting and makeup artists that convincingly managed to make the characters look older during the movie, until I realised (read somewhere) that it was filmed with the same cast over a 12 year period. Great acting and empathetic presentation of the targeted zeitgeist.Kung Fu Panda 3
In order to repell a new threat to peace, Panda must resort to his Panda family to learn the power of chi
Wittenberg
18-04-2016
A very mature and excellent episode
Some fatigue may kick in, as we can sort of predict how everything it going to turn out. But the humor, atmosphere, unique blend of 3d animation and traditional artwork, the loyalty to the characters and the depth of the story remain of a very high standard.Shawshank Redemption, The
A banker is send to prison unguilty, where he slowly makes new friends and uses his skills to be going places
Wittenberg
09-01-2022
Yes it's good (But not that good)
Finally I saw this endlessly lauded movie. I agree that it is good and very gripping. I can't remember a recent movie that I was this much 'into'. But the best movie ever made? Perhaps I am just not that into prison movies, and the idea that only super smart will make it is hardly inspiring, is it?Open Water
Scuba diving couple emerges to find the boat not there
Wittenberg
06-08-2023
A nailbiter that kept reeling me in
I wanted to do something else but I could not resist this movie. My complements for making the simple plot and scenery not a limitation but a strength. The natural, almost amateuristic camerawork and non-sensationalist footage of sharks is also a masterstroke making everything up close and personal.Still Alice
A woman is diagnosed with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease and tries to deal with it together with her family
RockmeNow
02-03-2015
Impressive
An eye-opener for everybody, including myself, who had not been directly confronted before with the devastating consequences of Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. There are many good reasons why Julianne Moore won an Oscar for her role in this impressive movie.You Won't be Alone
In the nineteeth century, a young girl is turning into a witch, inhabiting different bodies as she goes
Wittenberg
02-07-2023
A poetic, beautiful and unique witch movie
With numerous voice-overs pondering her faith, the dreamy cinematography and absence of viewer pampering, this felt more than a poetic essay, depicting witches more as misunderstood outcasts than malicious beings. I found it beautiful and a highly refreshing.Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Collection of short horror manga
Wittenberg
05-02-2023
Worthwhile collection of weird but effective horror stories
As usual, I needed time to adjust to some of the intricacies of Manga that always annoy me. But eventually I did, thanks to high tempo and the wonderfully weird, intense and sometimes quite scary stories. Most of them are open-ended or just end plain unhappy. Refreshing.Lux Æterna
Actors and crew are trying to shoot a moviescene featuring the burning of witches
Wittenberg
24-09-2023
Utterly strange, uncomfortable and intense
Even if this movie is mostly people cursing and shouting in chaos, and it remains unclear what the real problem is, there is something very intense about it. The anxious feeling of wanting to leave the place is deep. The finale will blast your senses, leaving you shellshocked on the couch. Awesome.Kubo and the Two Strings
Stop motion animation about a young boy who enters a ghostly realm to flee from dark enemies and prepare for a confrontation with his grandpa, who is after the boys eye.
Wittenberg
07-08-2019
Wonderfully diverse, different and pleasant
The story may sound bizarre, but it is told in a very interesting, confident and pleasantly mysterious way. It is beautiful to look at, has some really exciting scenes and is a welcome change in style from the big-name animations coming from the big studios.Sinister
Writer and his family move into a house where horrible attrocities have taken place, so he can research these and write a book about it. To start him of, he finds a box with old 8mm films...
Wittenberg
29-02-2016
Eerie
Didn't crawl under the skin as I thought it would (for some reason), but a very eerie, umcomfortable and stylish horror nevertheless. 8mm graininess is used to great effect together with really unsettling music.Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
After his mother dies, a boy has nothing left to loose, installs a bionic component and joins some some cyberpunks to get even
Wittenberg
16-10-2022
Restored my faith in anime
Just when I thought anime was just not for me, along comes this gorgeously drawn, well acted, cool, brutal and absolutely kick ass anime. It's use of music is also quite fresh.Cure for Wellness, A
Businessman is sent to retrieve a colleague from a mysterious and remote mental institute
Wittenberg
11-11-2017
Pretty mystery
Not the full-on horror movie the trailers would have you believe, but more a mystery with supernatural elements. I quite liked it. It has beautiful imagery and the unfolding mystery kept me interested all the way.Radius
A man looses his memory after car accident, and acquires a deadly trait for people getting too close him
Wittenberg
26-08-2023
An exciting orginal
What a nice surprise this was. An movie with some fresh ideas, tightly brought to the screen and intriguing from the very beginning until the end. It's never sensationalist, but let's the script and actors deliver the thrills.I Origins
In a search for the evolutionary origins of the eye, the lovelifes of the scientists lead to an even more profound discovery
Wittenberg
19-01-2015
A wonderfull mix science of spirituality
Appeared slighty pro-spirituality, anti-science, depicting scientist as strange, rigid, disconnected people. It's no big problem though, because it is still a very well done, nicely paced movie with an unsubstantiated premise that is nevertheless nice to see where it's going.Paranorman
Not only does this kid see ghost, he is now trying to get rid of zombies and a witchcurse too.
Wittenberg
28-05-2013
Horror for kids, made with love and style
Unique stylish claylooks, a wonderful atmosphere, great effects and big heart.Resurrection
A woman has an anxiety attack when a man from her past shows up in her live. What happened here?
Wittenberg
23-12-2022
Great actors, story and weirdness.
Rebecca Hall once again carries this neat little mystery/horror puzzler with strides. It's all done very tastefully, acted beautifully, and some tasty absurdity is gives you something to ponder on.Quiet Place Part Two, A
Apart from a flashback, a seamless continuation of part one, in which the family is trying to find a safe place
Wittenberg
28-07-2021
Just as good as part one
A worthy sequel in that it really offers the same level of acting, nailbiting tension and heartfelt performances. Clearly one of the better horrors of the last few years.Dune: Part Two
Paul joins the Fremen on Arakis. Some say he is the chosen one to lead their cause.
Wittenberg
10-04-2024
An epic epic
This part spends more time on the characters and the tribe rituals, but there is also epicness in large quantities, making this a massive joy to simply experience. But I have to say, there's still something preventing it from truly knocking your socks off.Joker
How Joker, you know - Batman's nemesis, came to be
Wittenberg
31-10-2021
Exactly what Joker's origin story deserves
It's done right. You can feel the man sliding off, the transformation is plausible and understandable, it's not simplistic right and wrong, and I sympathized with him. The movie also features beautifully lit scenery and of course world class acting.Martian, The
Left for dead astronaut on mars tries to survive
RockmeNow
15-01-2016
Mars revisited
Great visuals and rather convincing approach to the Mars hype (except for the last 30 minutes or so).Wittenberg
23-10-2015
It's 'gravity' in mars. Or 'Cast Away' on mars.
A splendid, sharp looking and wholefully exciting space survival adventure. It's fantasy of course, but with just enough ties to science to make you buy it. I thought maybe the high count of jokes and wisecracks sort of distracted from the gravity of the situation.Conjuring, The
How to get rid of a bad demon....
Wittenberg
04-01-2015
Genuinely scary and expertly done
A really scary movie with agonizing tension built-up courtesy of great camerawork, a slow but deadly script and effective and sober use of sounds. I'd say it was a bit too long though. The finale is suitably terrifying, but by then I felt a bit saturated.RockmeNow
23-12-2013
One hell of a scary movie!
An excellent adaptation of the standard "creepy demon in a house" plot, that will scare the **** out of you. Sound effects and background music perfectly add to the suspense..Quiet Place, A
Family tries to live in silence when the world has been overrun by creatures that attack at the slighest sound
Wittenberg
17-04-2018
A solid and well made horror
While there is room for some nitpicking, overall this was a fresh, intense and very solid horror that features much better performances, atmosphere and style than most.Eyes of my Mother, The
When her mother is killed during a home invasion, the daughter grows up isolated to develop increasingly strange and sadastic ways
Wittenberg
02-01-2023
Not for everyone perhaps, a delicacy
It has a unique atmosphere that is dark, sad and macabre, even of the blood won't show red in the black and white execution.Hateful Eight, The
Bounty hunter, his prisoner, and a bunch of cowboys get stranded in an inn, in a Agatha Christie kind of setting
RockmeNow
15-01-2016
Who can be trusted? Damn those cowboys, just shoot them all...
Typical Tarantino twists, blood, gore, and humour in a successfull blend of western and detective elements. The story slowly unfolds in this somewhat lenghty movie, but manages to grasp your attention until the last second....Ghost in the Shell (2017)
Live action Manga remake of the android fighting crime, her past and herself
Wittenberg
27-04-2017
It gets it right
So people were complaining this had no depth, but were fine with Avengers? Screw that. This is an awesome looking movie that is exciting throughout and has plenty of depth and bucketloads of atmosphere. It also strikes a good balance between a 'western take' and the core Japanese original.American Hustle
Con man and con woman doing a lot of conning, with Feds, politicians and mobsters involved
RockmeNow
17-01-2014
Great acting in a movie filled with conning
Conning, trickery, treason and seduction with a thin layer of comedy showing through occasionally, in a balanced movie with great acting by the main charactersMemoria
Woman occasionally hears a sound that noone else does, and sort of wanders about trying to figure it out
Wittenberg
22-08-2022
Not suitable for jitterbugs, quite magical for the rest of us
This will put you to the test, as it consist entirely of static shots that take an eternity and in which very little appears to happen. It may be a bit arrogant and pretentious (and boring?) at times, but the setup also constitutes a serene, mysterious and hypnotic atmosphere that is very special.Melancholia
Depressed woman and somewhat disjointed family retreat to a luxury countryhouse on a golfcoarse to get ready for a planet flyby
Wittenberg
28-06-2014
The beauty of sadness
This slow, depressing but fascinating study makes global disaster 10 times more profound than Armageddon ever did.hente
11-10-2013
Earth is about to collide with another planet
Astro-nerds will stumble over the technical flaws in this visual treat. Not a movie to watch any time of the day or night but only when you feel down and mellow wanting to go all the way into yourself. Lesson: only the depressed can help us in times of disaster because they have nothing to loose.Her
A man in the foreseeable future starts dating his operating system after the painful separation from his wife
Wittenberg
16-08-2014
True love
Part of me wished the artificial intelligence and the relationship evolved more slowly, more bumpy, more clumpsy. But it still stands as a unique love story, that actually evokes that bubbly love feeling amidst a cold digital context. Johansson's irresistible voice is a master stroke too.RockmeNow
28-01-2014
Relationships in the digital era 2.0
An interesting movie on the role technology plays, and might play in the near future, in human life. Including a redefinition of relationships, love, emotions and ultimately the consciousness debate is touched upon as well. If you managed to finish this review, you might just like the movie ;)Wild
A woman goes on a hike to deal with her troubled past...
Wittenberg
24-04-2015
Honest and beautiful, but not profound
A sympathetic idea and story that is naturally acted and shot. It's all served in a simple, straightforward way, albeit at the cost of not quite nailing the deeper ends. I also didn't 'feel' the sheer length of this journey.RockmeNow
23-01-2015
Let's go for a walk
Previous trauma, physical exhaustion, perseverance and overcoming ones past all blended into a nice movie portraying a woman on a serious hike. Also teaches you why you shouldn't buy shoes that are too small....SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, The
The recipe for krabburgers gets lost, so Spongebob and friends must travel above the surface to find it.
RockmeNow
17-02-2015
Hilarious fun in the sponge bob universe!
Great movie for both kids and parents, with impressive 3d effects enhancing the overall experience. Do not try to touch the soap bubbles with cannon balls (just to warn you)....Wittenberg
08-02-2015
Whack!
Of course you have to GET the hysteria and oddity that is Spongebob. But if you do, you're in for a funny and whacky movie bursting with colors and pleasant anarchy. Incidentally, the 3D version features some of the the most effective and sharpest looking 3D yet!My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell it to
Brother and sister need blood for their brother who has a very special condition
Wittenberg
29-06-2023
Different and unpleasant, and definitely worthwhile.
There's something quite unsettling about seeing normal people processing heavy dead bodies, especially when the atmosphere and acting is natural and plain. The special 'patient' even manages to evoke feelings of sympathy.Pearl
A farm girl wants to make it big in dancing. By any means necessary.
Wittenberg
29-01-2023
Good combi of drama and horror
An atmospheric flick that is in no rush to reach the horror, but instead gives ample space to lead actress Mia, who caries this movie wonderfully from the beginning until the end.Gone Girl
One day, a guy's wife is gone. The search that follows reveals many noire twists to this event
Wittenberg
04-10-2015
Mostly a satisfying mystery crime story
Gloomy and very Finscher indeed. I liked it, but I thought the girl was too alien and the guy too earthlike to make much sense of their relationship in the first place.Sadness, The
Boy tries to find his grilfriend, as the town is overun by a virus that turns people into violent, sadistic, sex-hungry zombies
Wittenberg
31-07-2022
A painful but highly amusing take on the zombie genre
The gore is quite shocking, but it is a welcome take on zombies (although technically I don't think they are dead?). It worked for me - I was amused, appalled and quite into it. The ending features slower, deeper contemplations instead of a bloody grand finale; courageous if not a bit anticlimactic.Judge, The
Succesfull lawyer tries to help his estranged father, who is a judge and suspected of murder
RockmeNow
02-02-2015
Not bad for a movie about lawyers and judges
Solid acting performance by the cast, but no big surprises in the plot. Overall, a pleasant movie.Movies found: 1047 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 61 - 160
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