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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.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.Beyond the Black Rainbow
I THINK it's about a woman in therapy in a secluded hypermodern (in the eighties at least) facility, trying to get out
Wittenberg
13-06-2016
If you see it you might need therapy also
A weird ass trip of the first kind, in which you mostly have to figure out for yourself what to make of it as you are being sedated by the psychedelic colors and imagery. Its crawling pace is both a strength and weakness. Not for everyone, but I was quite hooked indeed.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.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.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.Godzilla (2014)
Monsters attack (was that a spoiler already?)
Wittenberg
30-05-2014
Still too much Hollywood for it's own good
Big and bold monster rampage is the easy part, making it count is hard. Some surprisingly stylish scenes are overshadowed (I think it had two artdirectors) by the usual movie laziness en cliches - like people constantly briefing each other about things everyone's already doing. A fun ride though.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.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.Escape from Tomorrow
Familyman slowly looses his mind in Disneyland
Wittenberg
14-09-2014
Succesful absurdity
Successfully achieves an uncanny atmosphere without over relying on effects, instead setting an ominous mood with black and white tones. I also dig the usage of a superhappy place for something twisted to evolve. Quite exciting.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.Ted
A boy's teddybear comes to live and they become best friends.... which becomes problematic when he is an adult
Wittenberg
25-02-2013
Should have been even funnier
The whole idea is so outstandingly funny that I couldn't help feeling somewhat disappointed. But it IS funny.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.Honeymoon
Things aren't the same after a husband finds his newlywed standing half naked in the woods in the middle of the night
Wittenberg
11-01-2015
Good one
A pleasing mystery horror that builds well on the intimacy and isolation of the couple, and reels you in as the mystery increases but hardly resolves.Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The
Hobbit is asked to join midgets and a wizard on a journey to regain access to a castle taken by a fire dragon.
Wittenberg
13-02-2013
Awesomeness, but did not leave me in awe
It's a beautiful grandiose piece of work. But somehow I was looking at it more than I was experiencing it. And why are these whining hobbits the chosen one? And why didn't Gandalf summon those giant birds earlier, to get them there immediately? WHYYY.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.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.Prometheus
Team sets out on a spacejourney to a investigate a distant location indicated by ancient cave drawings
Wittenberg
27-05-2013
Beautiful failure
Shattering beauty in an exciting alien universe - badly damaged by an unlikely crew doing unlikely things in a scenario full of WTF-moments.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.Gantz:O
A mysterious orb selects diseased people to fight monsters roaming the streets, and gives them a change to return to live if they do well enough
Wittenberg
28-05-2018
Plenty of coolness in here
I will never get used to the sound of desperate Japanese women panicking. Otherwise, this movie offers neat graphics, a cool atmosphere, imaginative kick-ass weapons and great monsters - whose design is familiar like 'typical' ghouls, but brought to live with high details and uncanny lighting.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.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.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.Dogtooth
A tale of adult children that may not leave their house and loving parents until they loose their dogtooth
Wittenberg
22-12-2023
nasty and cold, but quite interesting indeed
A cold and surreal affair, the kind that pulls of showing rather expliciet sex scenes without being arousing in the slightest, with peculiar acting and dialogues that alienate even further. I found it quite intriguing.I Kill Giants
Outcast girl apparently is fighting giants and setting traps for them.
Wittenberg
22-08-2018
A big little movie
A reminder that glimpses can be more effective than in your face CGI mayhem, and that simple stories told and acted with care can be just as engrossing as any. A rather nifty little movie.Blade Runner: Final Cut
Blade Runner is an agent hunting down hard to spot rogue androids
Wittenberg
15-11-2017
A classic that is a little too slow for it's own good
A moody and stylish scifi movie that defined the standard for shaping futuristic dark cities and matched it with a great soundtrack. I like how it takes time for everything, including people simply going from A to B, but near the end the slow pacing isn't quite rewarded by the underwhelming climax.Neon Demon, The
Unbearably beautiful girl tries a career at modelling, but her beauty leads to a dark place
Wittenberg
07-12-2016
Beautiful contrasts
The beauty of the girl amidst the cold neon lights and people, which I guess symbolizes the harsh nature of the modelling world, works out great. It then builts up to an even greater contrast with death and gore, without ever becoming cheap or revolting. Wow.Ralph breaks the Internet
Guess where they're heading this time?
Wittenberg
05-09-2021
As good as you could hope for
A fine sequel. I liked how the visualized the internet. It doesn't, however, manage to overcome the sequel curse and bring back the magical atmosphere, or the refined and diverse story line from the first part.Realive
FINALLY a movie about what could happen if they indeed will be able to reanimate a cryonized body in the future
Wittenberg
31-03-2018
Find the purpose of live by ending it. Twice.
The movie is mostly a philosophical essay about life and death, told through voice overs, long flashbacks and some events in the future. It can be a bit slow and loaded, but mostly it hits the mark and provides an interesting watch with some great acting and a good atmosphere.Monster, The
Mother and daughter get stranded on a desolate forest road, where something lurks in the dark
Wittenberg
22-03-2017
Mostly a simple idea done well
This move has a nice, confident focus on a single plot: two women facing a monster. The performances are really good and the movie is effective most of the time. After a while though, I was kind of done with their screaming and sobbing, and the initially charming simplicity began to work against it.Trainwreck
Promiscuous and drinking woman is struggling to make a steady relationship work when she meets someone special
Wittenberg
08-07-2018
Well made and well acted
The surprisingly warm and talented cast, including Amy Schumer herself, make this movie flow wonderfully and naturally, providing plenty of smiles and a general good feeling along the way.Innocents, The
Girl and autistic sister find new friends when they move to a new appartment, with whom they develop by paranormal abilities and games, but not all in a good way
Wittenberg
11-09-2022
Intriguing childrens' horror
The semi-relaxed atmosphere, mysterious but never sensationalist, together with telling the story mostly form the perspective of the children, makes this a a slow but unique and satisfying watch. I was bit puzzled what drove the evil one, though.Lake Mungo
Mockumentary about a a family grieving for their diseased daughter, and the strange occurences in their house afterwards
Wittenberg
30-01-2022
Well rounded and chilling
It really knows how to play the 'something unexpected appeared on the footage' effect, resulting in plenty of chill inducing moments. It ties it together with a convincing and well acted documentary and even has a few plot-twist to keep it interesting.Equalizer 2, The
The equalizer corrects injustice, but this time it is getting close to his personal circle
Wittenberg
30-12-2018
smooth
There is something very classy about this movie, with nice actors and a pleasant, self-confident pace that make it a silky smooth ride. I did think the 'Stay in school' mentor-ship of a black dude was rather cliched and obligate, but in the end in did suit the story.War for the Planet of the Apes
Failing to live a retreated live in the woods, the apes seek revenge after humans kill one of them too many
Wittenberg
16-02-2018
Not as good as the preceeding parts, but still fine
It is dark and slightly depressing, it is kind of slow at times and the music sounded simplistic and almost unfinished to me. So all in all less successful than the previous parts. But there's still heaps of impressive and sympathetic apes working together and fighting intense encounters.Destroyer
Worn out, dead tired female detective is haunted by a criminal from her past
Wittenberg
21-08-2019
Looks and feels unique
I didn't want to keep dwelling in the extraordinary make up and looks of Kidman, but it is so powerful that it radiates onto everything in the movie, lifting it to an intense, hot and muggy experience.À l'intérieur (inside)
A woman has a baby inside her belly and a stalker inside her home
Wittenberg
01-01-2024
A very trilling home invasion flick, but not for the fainthearted
It's a unpleasant, painful, violent and - especially towards the end - quite gory movie that is probably too much for the most of us. But I have to say, as a home invasion movie it was very tense en gripping, and the feeling of desolation and hopelessness was very well done.Altered Carbon: Resleeved
In a world with interchangable bodies, a man looks after a girl who is hunted down by just about everybody. But why?
Wittenberg
09-04-2020
A fine anime
A fine anime with sweet, non-standard animations and drawings, an interesting story and a couple of very intense action scenes with wicked ninja's.X
Group rents an old barn to shoot an adult movie, but the old landlords hold sinister secrets
Wittenberg
17-04-2022
"fucked up horror" seems like a good way to describe it yes
The 70s vibe is spot-on, the interaction between sexy and horrific scenes works surprisingly well and there are some intense moments. It is especially adept in making the elderly terrifying. So overall this is quite good - an interesting result of skilled filmmakers creating a slasher.Aterrados (aka Terrified)
It's actually quite hard to summarize, but terrifying supernatural things occur in a neighborhood, and investigators investigate.
Wittenberg
14-02-2023
Truly terryfing scenes in a somewhat vague storyline
This features more than an average amount of quite intense, scary scenes that really come through. In fact this is close to being one of the better horrors out there, but somehow the story was a bit vague and hard to even remember, deducting points.Predestination
In order to stop a serial bomber, a time traveling agent needs to recruit woman in the past
Wittenberg
08-01-2017
Didn't see that one coming
A very satisfying time travel movie that manages to stack twist upon twist and does so with class, fine performances and without becoming gimmicky.Favourite, The
Maid elbows her way into the personal circle of the queen
Wittenberg
06-07-2019
Quite unique
I tried this because it was hyped as the costume movie that, because of the vile play and firework between the female rivals, was also suitable for men. And indeed, I did enjoy the acting, the beautiful decors and camerawork people making their way through the castle. It has quite a unique vibe.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.Meg, The
Deep sea researchers end up in a fight with a Megalodon (which is a really big shark)
Wittenberg
17-08-2018
A bad movie done right
The characters inhabiting this world can be quite cringy in terms of stereotyping and trying to be witty all the time. But this still is an enjoyable and pleasantly over-the-top shark movie as long as you can shut your brain off.. and don't mind that every scare effect is the same: suddenly shark!Skyfall
This time it's an inside job aiming for M and MI6 headquarters
Wittenberg
09-11-2013
Dark Bond
A solid, slick and quite dark episode. Something remains, however, that keeps Bond films from rising above being good.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.Don't Breathe
Three young burglars think the gig at a blind man's house is going to be easy
Wittenberg
18-03-2017
Fresh
A fresh horror suspense flick with fine performances. I was quite impressed with how they made a a blind man terrifying and how they managed to keep the story running based on a small premise.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.Upstream Color
Woman is force drugged some sort of maggot. From there on, you figure it out.
Wittenberg
24-10-2014
Unique experience if you're up for it
Confusing, strange and distant. But at the same time, by shutting the viewer completely out, you can just observe like a fly on the wall, and become intrigued in the process. Did I sound like I swallowed the maggot just there?Road, The
Father and son try to survive in a ravaged world, where all life has died and the last humans have resorted to cannabalism
Wittenberg
25-02-2024
Moving but very comfortless
A very bleak and depressing affair, almost excessively so. You start to wonder if there ought to be some kind of payoff for enduring all of this, but I am not sure there was. But I have to say, I was moved by it.Melancholie der Engel
Two men pick up two girls and some other folks along the way to a secluded house where they all hang around and do truly afwul things
Wittenberg
18-05-2023
Congratulations: the most vile and depressing movies I know
A deeply depressing and sickening film - Not just because of the the obscenities, the depravity, animal deaths, the intestines, the excrements and cruelty - but the music, camerawork and voiceover made me even more nauseous. You may give it 1 point, I opt higher due to the sheer impact of it all.Vivarium
Couple do a house sighting of a strange sterile house in a neigbourhoud where everything seems the same.. and then can't seem to leave the place
Wittenberg
23-05-2020
Refreshingly and pleasantly weird
Sometimes non-standard oddball movies that do something different, mysterious, bizarre and thought- provoking are just so refreshing and satisfying. Like this one.Evolution (2015)
There's this boy on an island, who slowly discovers the reason there are no fathers or grown men on the island
Wittenberg
12-08-2023
A unique mystery
A mesmerizingly calm and mysterious film that is close to horror, but not in a sensationalist way. Sometimes it's annoying when you don't know what's going on in a movie, but sometimes, like in this one, it is a wonderful trip and puzzle to get lost in.Armadillo
Documentary team joins a Danish military squad in Afhanistan up close
Wittenberg
16-02-2018
Nice guys in a gripping documentary
The action is not the usual Hollywood mayhem, but the notion that it is real makes even single bullets shot very intense indeed. Courageously filmed, it is a unique peak into what it must have been like. These Danish guys seem alright to me.Thanatomorphose
A woman's body starts rotting while she is still alive
Wittenberg
12-03-2023
Unpleasant but relevant curiosity
It's a glooming, filthy and let's not forget very slow film that's not for everyone. But I have to say it worked too. The way she endures it, all alone in her windowless apartment, without seeking help, adds to an deep sense of isolation and depression, and a deeper meaning to it.Prey (2022)
A Commanche girl isn't taken seriously as a hunter, but it is up to her to take on a new kind of alien menace (Spoiler: a predator)
Wittenberg
07-08-2022
I mostly agree with the ecstatic reception it got
The native American setting makes it fresh, performances and action are pretty neat, and they wisely kept it simple and pure. But I did think it it was a bit predictable, and the overall tension was good but not exhilarating as might have been. I was sitting upright, but not on the edge of my seat.Dark
Inhabitants of a small German town get entangled in time paradoxes spanning generations
Wittenberg
07-03-2021
Deep and interesting, but it's darlings start to annoy
A profound series with a unique atmosphere and just enough lifelines to help you through the complexity. Problems: It dwells badly in the same concepts and 'darlings', the characters communicate in an unacceptably vague way, and everyone seems to have just one overacted facial expression.Despicable me 3
Despite setbacks, Gru is trying hard not to go back into crime. But then he finds out he has a brother
Wittenberg
14-07-2017
Full of good things
It was quite heavy on sub stories and plots, risking convolution and hysteria. But luckily it manages to stay on the good side of things, keeping everything on rails and delivering colorful, whack fun and expanding on the franchise's unique humor, graphics and (80s!) vibe.Black Swan
Ballet dancer pushed over the edge to portray the black Swan
Wittenberg
28-12-2021
Slightly overated but still good
A dark movie that offers some acting fireworks and I loved how the insanity and hallucinations slowly creep in. However, I cannot back up the the high appraisal it received entirely; for that I would have needed it to go deeper, further and darker.Mandalorian, The
A solo adventure of Star Wars' Boba Fett-like dude, who dedicates himself to protecting a mysterious youngling he picks up on mission.
Wittenberg
05-04-2020
An excellent fix of starwars, mostly good, some bad
I liked it best for it's utter love and understanding of star wars memories, old and new, brought on screen beautifully. Unfortunately, it also retains the utterly useless storm troopers by the dozens, leading to 'authentic' but ultimately unexciting combat. I also found the story very linear.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.Animalia
As a woman struggles to get back to her husband, strange things happen to the world around her
Wittenberg
24-03-2024
A beautiful mystery
The things are in fact quite vague, and I am not even sure I understand what was happening. But somehow is doesn't really matter. It is a journey of believable, interesting people that grabs and enchants you, without knowing where it is going.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.Blodtur a.k.a. Bloodride
A couple of short horror stories from Norway
Wittenberg
05-04-2023
Quite unique and fun, not really scary though
While I would have liked these to be more gory and/or scary, I found the first 4 very amusing and fresh spooky tales, with some clever and inspired stories. The final two a bit less so.Midnight Sky, The
Amidst a worldwide cataclysm, a man at a northpole research station attempts to warn a spaceship not to come back to earth
Wittenberg
03-01-2021
Nicely done, but minimal
It's lovingly made and compelling throughout, but it is suffering somewhat form the minimal story. Sometimes this leads to a pleasant slowburn pace, but at other times it is struggling to fill up time, with events that seems irrelevant for the overall story.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!"Girl Next Door, The
The (sadly true) story of a girl under custody of an evil aunt, who tortures her to death in a basement, with many of the local kids joining in
Wittenberg
26-10-2022
A painful story that needs to be told
This harrowing story is hard to watch, is made well and made me read into the backstory for sure. It feels inappropriate to even criticize it, but somehow it looses a few points because it really felt and experienced like a movie adaptation, creating some distance/shielding from the true horror.Katla
In a small Icelandic town situated next to an active volcano, people that already exist or existed rise from the ashes
Wittenberg
15-01-2023
Moody en interesting mystery
It can be a tad sluggish, and I sometimes became frustrated with the incomplete and vague way people talked. Mostly though, the story is intriguing, and the easy going pace combined the Icelandic setting created a lovely, mysterious glow.Free Guy
Backgroundcharacter in a game becomes self aware and fights for his existence with the help of some gamers
Wittenberg
29-08-2021
Not for everyone, but definitely for some
You'll need some knowledge of contemporary gaming, the Youtube subculture, and mental preparation for a barrage of restless imagery and hysteric jokes. But if you manage all that, you'll find that it has it's heart at the right place, is enjoyable and sometimes a good laugh indeed.Dark and the Wicked, The
Brother and sister visit their parents as the father is on his deadbed, and their mother is overcome by a dark presence in the house
Wittenberg
28-06-2022
Refinened horror that mixes several discomforts but remains subtle
A refined, slow and uncomfortable movie that blends the horror with the dread of disease, the feeling of being unable to leave and helplessness. I thought it was really good watching it, but did notice it fading from my memory pretty fast afterwards - usually caused by a lack of standout moments.Antiviral
In the future, loyal fans want the diseases of their idols. A broker in such sicknesses gets a bit too involved.
Wittenberg
20-10-2014
Sickening - in a good way
A nasty and slightly disturbing premise that is cleverly neutralised in a clean, bright white scenery. An intriguing watch.Ad Astra
Astronaut sets off on a journey to make contact with his father, who was last seen at Neptune.
Wittenberg
07-10-2019
Works as a trip
Upon first viewing, I was put off by the apathetic Brad and a bunch of dissonant shenanigans in the story and space tech. But if you manage to just drift along with this dreamy, peculiar and beautiful space adventure, it can be quiet absorbing.Equinox
Woman decides to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her sister 2021 years ago, revealing mysterious events
Wittenberg
17-05-2023
Fine Danish mystery
While not spectacular, this series provides a interesting mystery and characters - all embedded in that lovely Danish vibe: slowish and gray, yet relaxed and natural.El páramo
Fleeing war, a small family lives in a desolated farm. But there, a myserious entity lurks
Wittenberg
16-01-2022
Moody and dark
This horror is carried almost exclusively on atmosphere, darkness, a deep sense of desolation and fear within. It is done wonderfully, it looks very moody and is acted well. At around 3 quarters through I felt a slight yearning for some twist or acceleration, but perhaps it is best without it.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.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.Naked Lunch
Cockroach exterminator gets intoxicated by the poisonous gas and a surreal, bizarre story starts. Like typewriters that are mucus producing alien heads.
Wittenberg
05-09-2014
Bizarre, they way some like it
A little slowish perhaps, but pleasantly bizarre, strange and filthy in true Cronenberg style.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.White Noise
A teacher's life turn upside down when a toxic cloud passes over
Wittenberg
08-02-2023
A strange disaster movie about communication
This movie has seemingly normal, recognizable people in a seemingly familiar disaster movie, but something is off and strange throughout. It's mostly the dialogues, that seem to make a statement about how we (don't) communicate and are disconnected from each other. Remarkable but satisfying.Hardcore Henry
Awoken in half cyborg body, a man must constantly fight for his live, shown entirely from his vision viewpoint like in FPS POV games
Wittenberg
04-01-2017
A fun ride if you can handle it
I should probably be complaining about the violence, lack of character development (yawn) and that how you'll get dizzy and exhausted from the restless camera. But I actually had a blast watching this. It is different, cool and highly entertaining.Matriarch
After an overdose, a woman retreats to her mother and hometown. But there are strange things going on, and noone seems to have aged.
Wittenberg
10-12-2023
Nice small-town cosmic horror
A nicely done movie with some cosmic horror and mystery, a lovely 'something is off' vibe, good 'rural town' atmosphere and a lead actress who manages to gain sympathy despite playing quite a nasty person. A nice treat indeed.Other Lamb, The
A small cult with a single male leader herding only females lives in seclusion in the woods. Revolt looms.
Wittenberg
28-11-2021
Minimalistic but not
The cinematography is as sober and plain as the cult members live their lives. It's almost a collage of images and unspoken emotions instead of a traditional story, but you still can feel the revolution building up beneath the skin. Good.Oxygene
Woman awakes in a pod with only limited time to find out why... before oxygen runs out
Wittenberg
28-05-2021
A bold idea done pretty well
A bold and interesting idea, but will looking at the same confined woman for an entire movie be interesting enough? During the first half I wasn't sure, but then it comes up with enough twists and some impressive shots to make it work. Not by a huge margin, but certainly enough.Causeway
Female Afghanistan veteran with bad head trauma is trying to pick up live and make a new friend
Wittenberg
08-01-2023
Impressively acted drama
A small, uncomplicated story that works because of slew of actors at the top of their game and an intimate, delicate atmosphere. It never becomes over-dramatic and it dares to be quite and just let the silence, expressions and stares speak for themselves.Liar Liar
The son of a slick, smooth lawyer wishes his father cannot lie for one day
Wittenberg
25-06-2018
Simple idea brought to live succesfully by Carrey's skills
Carrey is at the top of his game here, and whether you like his style or not, the way he puts it down really was very funny and unique to me. This movie has a sense of fun and flow that modern comedy's lack. Even the inevitable moral to it all is actually (and luckily) quite restrained.Perfection, The
Rivalry between two cello players leads to extremes
Wittenberg
22-09-2019
competent
A competent mix of horror, thriller and drama that's different and refreshing, and has several satisfying plot twists on offer. The 'rewinding' sounds and sights seemed below the class of this movie, but that's about it.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.Train to Busan
A man takes his daughter on a train to Busan, just as a zombieoutbreak is happening.
Wittenberg
16-12-2018
Original and exciting ride
While the zombie behavior seemed a little outdated and borderline caricature, this movie offers a lot of thrilling and quite original scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.Upgrade
Man looses his wife and spine after a brutal accident and assault. An implant of a autonomous chip gives him control again, along with some new skills that come in handy for revenge.
Wittenberg
12-05-2020
Cool man
A stylish, fresh movie with some very cool fighting scenes and a nice mix of sci-fi, action and some humor.Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Retired Indy comes back into action when the nazi's are after a device promising mastery of time
Wittenberg
06-08-2023
Tremendous fun and adventure. A success.
Me and my wife agreed that the balance between action/chase scenes and supernatural historical mystery could perhaps be opposite of what it is, but this is entertaining and fun, pretty much the way it should be. Whether it truly has lasting standout moments, I am not sure.Don't Leave Home
Artist inspired by cases of vanishing children is one day invited to the home of a priest who's painings make people dissapear
Wittenberg
21-04-2019
Effective and subtle
There's something small and simple about this oddly titled horror, which makes it subtle, intimate and quite intriguing. There's not much standard horror mayhem, but rather a sense of discomfort and mystery. Quiet nicely done, I must say,Killing of a Sacred Deer, The
A surgeon befriends a boy who's father's life he could not save, which showly turns into a horrifying relationship
Wittenberg
04-11-2023
A strangely presented and dark tale, that gets to you nonetheless
I needed some getting used to the stiff, strangely brought dialogues from some characters, but eventually this added to a uncomfortable, disconnected, but intriguing atmosphere. The boy's behavior really makes you anxious, as does the dark story as whole.Movies found: 1043 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 186 - 285
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