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The Matrix
Man wakes up to find that reality on earth is something quite different and dreadfull. Also: he is the one to do something about it.

Wittenberg
19-05-2013

Cannot believe how cool this is
Fantastic and brilliantly executed blend of science fiction, mindbending, martial arts, philosophy, violent action and special effects, with a deep and mind provoking story to glue it all together.Gravity
When a spacewalk goes terribly wrong, astronauts need to find a way home

RockmeNow
11-01-2014

Completely blown away (even in 2D)!
Seeing is believing, incredible experience!
Wittenberg
22-10-2013

Breathtaking
Gorgeous visuals, breathtaking story and cinematics. Stunning.Interstellar
Earth is dying, so astronauts fly into a wormhole in search of new home

Wittenberg
30-11-2014

Stellar
A grandiose, delicate, stunning and truly stellar experience - with brains too. I thought it was let down somewhat by characters that walk and talk too much like only filmpeople do. Like explaining to each other what a wormhole is, not until they're freaking flying into one. And the music, my god!Casablanca
World war II, boy meets girl (again), Germans doing their bad-ass stuff, self-sacrifice and true love

RockmeNow
07-12-2013

Perfect movie for a sentimental mood
Obviously this movie is a classic according to 95% of the world population, but until today I never seemed to be in the right mood to actually start watching it. The first minutes it felt somewhat dated, but soon I was fully drawn into the story. Overall an immersive experience, a classic indeed!UP
Dredding a retirement home, an old man uses balloons to fly his home to South America for a longlost adventure

Wittenberg
12-05-2018

A Pixar Pinnacle
Only Pixar could have made a crazy, highly original story like this work so beautifully. It makes fun of the elderly yet respects them at the same time, it looks great and it features splendid music. A truly heartfelt gem and unique adventure.Midsommar
Some kids, one heavily traumatized, visit a Swedish summer ritual. Gradually, the true terryfying nature of the festivities is revealed.

Wittenberg
21-08-2019

Horror redefined
More than the great acting, masterful built-up, gruesome imagery and deep, lasting sensation of dread, I guess it is more important to point out that this movie makes most other horrors seem like bland, generic, jump scare crap. This is unique, fresh and it still haunts me to this day.Wall-E
Humans have abandoned a badly polluted earth where one robot little tiresly tries to clean it up

Wittenberg
12-11-2021

One of the best Pixarmovies
One of the best Pixar movies ever, rightfully praised for having almost no conversation and being about droids, yet still being a deeply touching, funny and engrossing. It is also dares to be a bit dark and cynical without ruining the mood. Brilliant.Kung Fu Panda
Against all odds, a big lazy panda is the chosen one to save a village from being overrun by an evil Kung Fu master Snow Leopard

Wittenberg
04-03-2018

A truly fantastic, or should I say perfect, animation
I recently saw this again and it struck me how perfect this movie is. The graphics, jokes, depth, tension, acting, action, folklore, story, wisdom, artwork, characters, music and flow are all perfection. It's all incredibly well balanced and doesn't overdo or patronize anything.Alien
On their way back to earth, a spaceship investigates a distresscall from a planet

Wittenberg
31-10-2021

Redefining
I am going to rate it sky high for redefining (space)horror, design and science fiction in general. It is iconic, but I have to admit anno 2021 it is actually, finally, starting showing signs of aging. My son wasn't too impressed nor terrified. Some of that is a legacy from our memories.A Dark Song
Grieving woman isolates hersef with an expert to perform a dark ritual so she may see her diseased son one more time

Wittenberg
05-02-2022

Elevated and unique horror
I love the concept of how they are real, fallible human beings meticulously trying to get this ritual to work over the course of weeks, getting more frustrated, breakable and delusional in the process. The supernatural elements are subtle and open to interpretation. Fantastic.The Witch (The VVitch)
Exiled to live at the edge of a forest, a deeply religeous family is terrorized by a witch which causes them to turn on each other as well

Wittenberg
02-08-2016

Effective through authenticity
It's not necessarily scary like jump scare horror, but the outstanding depiction of the Puritan life and language, together with restrained but terrifying witchcraft make for one of the better horrors of recent times.1917
Two soldiers are ordered to leave the WWI trenches and head into German territory to deliver a crucial message

Wittenberg
26-01-2020

Unique and terrific war movie
Part of me wished the 'single shot' peculiarity wasn't part of the hype, because you start paying attention to it and get drawn out rather than into the story. But it still contributes massively to a unique vibe and flow of this terrific war movie.Sunshine
On a spacemission to reignate the sun, one ordeal leads to another when they decide to make a small change in the missionplan

Wittenberg
15-06-2013

Beauty and class can outshine anything
This amount of loopholes and illogical elements in the plot would have crippled most movies. But Sunshine is so beautiful, classy and exciting that it outshines them easily. I also love the self aware, scientific-ethical attitude of the crew.Time Lapse
Three friends discover a device that takes a photo of their house everyday at eight o clock.... tomorrow

Wittenberg
17-01-2016

Hats off to the minds that can cook up a story like this
A mind boggling story that continuously left me balancing on whether I was aboard or not, and had me drawing diagrams the next morning. And as if the story weren't complex enough, their is still room for an additional twist at the end too. Very clever.Wreck-It Ralph
Computergame figure is tired of being the badguy, and sets out to do good in other computer arcade games.

Wittenberg
18-02-2013

Warm pixels
A unique blast full of color, wonderfully diverse and funny characters, imaginative locations, a rich story line and heartfelt characters. Quite an achievement to have pixels steal your heart this way.Die Hard
Evil people hijack a skycraper with everyone it, but they didn't take into account one brave cop making a stand

Wittenberg
13-03-2018

Still awesome
Still an immensely enjoyable and exciting action movie that set a standard with style, action and humor that has never really been surpassed.The Wolf of Wall Street
Fraudulent stock broker for whom the sky seems the limit eventually loses his family and fortune

RockmeNow
21-01-2014

Convincing view on Wall Street life to the extreme
Memorable movie that provides a surprising but convincing view on the extreme life style of the (hopefully) atypical stock broker Jordan Belfort. At times it is difficult not to like the main character, while at the same time feelings of disgust may surface as well. Worth the 3 hour watch!Nebraska
A son goes on a trip with his dementing father who thinks he won a million dollar

RockmeNow
10-01-2015

A movie to remember
Touching and impressive movie about unfillfilled dreams, both the complexity and simplicity of growing old, and the love of a son for his fatherDunkirk
On the rescue efforts to save thousands of soldiers are trapped in Dunkirk in WW2

Wittenberg
27-08-2017

A superb movie that makes you anxious to get off that beach too
Has a unique atmosphere, with a focus not so much on horror but more on the continuous ominous threat. The imagery on seas, land and in the air is outstanding, and I must also mention the extraordinary music that makes you tremble with fear for almost the entire movie.Frozen
A princess has to save her sister the queen, who has uncontrollable magical freezing abilities and brought disaster to her kingdom.

Wittenberg
26-01-2014

Already a classic
A gem. Loaded with great moments, beautiful songs, heartfelt emotion and it looks stunning. My boys ranked it number one, despite their general disapproval of anything princes-related.
RockmeNow
15-01-2014

Beautifully animated modern fairytale
This one has the whole package: incredible graphics, lovable characters and convincing storytelling. Though I am not a big fan of main characters singing in movies like this, it did not disturb me too much....Whiplash
Ambitious young jazz drummer is pushed over the edge by a conductor with extreme teaching practices

RockmeNow
01-02-2015

Is that blood on your drum kit?
Great acting and synergy in an overwhelming movie about ambition, musical craftmanship, perseverance, and achieving ones dreams. Must see, not only for musicians!Fury
The endeavours of an American tank team on German soil near the end of WWII

Wittenberg
28-10-2014

Incredibly intense and tighyl shot
For a moment or so, I thought I noticed some story/character things to whine about. But the brutal, loud, incredibly tightly shot and exhilarating combat scenes made me forget all about that. Also proves that there's still merit in the 'rooky joins the team' story.Star Wars: The Force Awakens
A map to the location of vanished Luke skywalker causes good and bad to hunt down one another, and a new giant new planet killer device lurks.

RockmeNow
03-01-2016

And the saga continues!
This incredible movie fully lives up to the expectations. Prepare to be sucked into the star wars universe right from the start. The storyline of the initial 3 star wars movies is partially re-used with the offspring of the initial characters in the lead. Nevertheless, I enjoyed every minute of it!
Wittenberg
30-12-2015

A great, big bad continuation of a great movie
A wonderful blast that looks and feels fantastic, and adds some nice designs and elements to the Star Wars universe. The story though, felt more like an ode to the originals rather adding a lot to it. Building an even bigger deathstar thing was cheap.Tenet
A special agent is ask to assist in a mysterious mission to prevent WW3, for which he encounters things that go back in time

Wittenberg
03-09-2020

The most audacious and genius movie ever, but does that mean enjoybale
Clearly we have another Nolan gem on our hands, in terms of visuals, music and the mind blowing story. Initially I wondered if the complexity was just too much, getting in the way of enjoyment. But as it starts to digest in days after, you begin to grasp the sheer genius and audacity of this.Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Human survivors of a global virus outbrake need access to a dam, but this is the realm of the apes

Wittenberg
31-07-2014

Strong and proud
This movie is like the apes in it: strong, proud, majestic, thrilling and mystical. Very well balanced stuff. My only gripe is that the apes started talking too much with needlessly accurate grammar. The little words and hand signs were more impressive.Avatar
Humans try to plunder the planet Pandora for it's valuable minerals, but the native inhabitants will protect theplanet and their way of live

Wittenberg
27-12-2022

An epic mix
Like me, Cameron has a passion for nature, magical creatures, peace and harmony, but also likes hardcore scifi ships, mechs and guns fighting a macho testosterone war. Somehow it works together, in a beautiful, lively and stunning epic that also manages to connect emotionally.Star Trek into Darkness
The pursuit of a terrorist into Klingon space gets the Enterprise into trouble

RockmeNow
17-09-2015

A great action-packed movie
Lots of action, space ships and great visuals, which just happen to take place in the Star Trek universe (but nevertheless also highly accessible to non-trekkies)
robocop
24-09-2013

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The Good Dinosaur
In an alternate universe, where dinos weren't extinct and humans are the pets, the two of them are destined to embark on an adventure to find home

Wittenberg
28-12-2015

Gorgeously rendered survival and friendship story
Contrasting with the somewhat simplistically drawn dino's, the details and shattering beauty of the scenery is unreal. This, combined the wonderfully weird animals and a heartfelt and profound (albeit not quite original) story, gives a grandiose animation movie.Blade Runner 2049
A more advanced android hunts down the older models, finding out things he wasn't supposed to along the way

Wittenberg
26-11-2017

Ladies and gentlemen: a sequel that's better than the original
It's got the same visual style but vastly more beautiful and elaborate. It's got the same synth-music but it is thicker and more intense. It's still a slow mover but more engrossing while doing so. It's got similar story elements but it's deeper. So like, it's better!Kung Fu Panda 2
The furious five must stop an evil peacock with weapons that could destroy China and Kung Fu, and Po goes searching for his roots

Wittenberg
09-04-2021

Still goosebumps
It is literally and figuratively a bit dark at times, but it still reaches the very high standards of it's predecessor. Funny and exciting on the one hand, but very touching and heartfelt when need be. It has not one but several scenes that give a grown man like me goosebumps - every single time.Blonde
The (miserable) live of Marilyn Monroe

Wittenberg
27-01-2023

Beautiful bad trip
I was not particularly interest in her backstory, and expected a long biography with loud fifties music to claim authenticity. Instead, this turned out a highly artistic, dreamy and beautiful bad trip that I found very gripping and mesmerizing. Suitable for non-fans.The Dallas buyers club
A macho man with hiv (illegally) starts selling alternative medication to help fellow hiv sufferers

RockmeNow
29-01-2014

And the oscar for actor in a leading role goes to....
Great indepth acting by McConaughey (who apparently also did some serious preparation by not eating much during the preceding year) , in a compelling movie based on a true story. Oscar winning material!Moana (aka Vaiana)
Against the orders of the tribe, a native pacific island girl sets sails to sea to bring back the liveforce that got lost in a divine quarrel

Wittenberg
15-01-2017

Wished I was there
Another fantastic and original animation with gorgeous tropical scenery and oceans, excellent characters, laughs and it also manages to reach inside. Even the moral lessons and songs were fine by me.Jacob's Ladder (1990)
In search for reality

hente
10-10-2013

An unsettling study on the layers of reality
One of those movies where you wish you could intervene and wake up the main character from his dream-in-a-dream-in-a-dream-in-a-nightmare.Elysium
Man fights his way up to a spacehaven for the wealthy, so he can get cured from a disease.

RockmeNow
24-11-2013

Action packed scifi
This movie adds a whole new dimension to the term bullet time (great scene on how to shoot up robots for dummies). The story line is somewhat overly dramatic at times, but man... the action and visuals are impressive!
Wittenberg
18-08-2013

A very intense, thick a great looking science fiction action flick.
A treat for action scifi enthusiasts. Wonderful designs, fine acting, cool robots and ships and a high paced adrenaline story.No Country for Old Men
A sherrif, hunter and hitman get involved when a bag of money is left after a deadly showdown in the desert

RockmeNow
30-12-2014

Intense movie
This movie sucks you right in, forces the viewer to smell the desert and all the rotten things that will happen later on. Great acting, intense experience...
Wittenberg
21-09-2014

Hot and involving
The Texas desert heat oozes of the screen, as does a firework display of class acting. The slow pacing only contributes to the constant feeling of stress and dredd of things to come.The Shape of Water
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.Avatar: The Way of Water
When the evil skypeople return to Pandora, JakeSully and his family seek shelter amongst the water tribe

Wittenberg
30-12-2022

Too much of a good thing is still a good thing?
My predominant emotion was that it was too much. Too many magical animals, too much action, too much family values, too much Pandora, too much awe. Make no mistake though; This is still a huge achievement and a unrivaled spectacle that is a feast for the eyes and ears.Mad God
stop-animation about a figure descending deeper and deeper into a bizarre, dark world

Wittenberg
16-08-2022

A bad trip that comes highly recommended
Would this be better if I understood what was going on? Probably not - better to be engulfed by the mesmerizing, dark, beautiful, sinister and imaginative trip that this is. It can be hard though to keep focus with no story to focus on, and I thought better music would have lifted it more.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.The Incredibles 2
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.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!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.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...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.A Quiet Place Part Two
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.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.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.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.Movies found: 980 | max movies per page: 50 | Showing: 1 - 50
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