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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.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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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!Dunkirk
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.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.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.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.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.Poor Things
A scientist revives a woman, who then explores the world and herself through the eyes of a child
Wittenberg
14-02-2024
An irresistably bizarre and unqiue movie
A wildly bizarre but incredibly rich movie, that is beautiful to look at, features amazing characters, is surprisingly funny and is simply unlike anything else - without being arrogant about it.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.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!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.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.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 fatherNo 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.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.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.Coherence
Friends enjoy diner while a comet passes over... causing strange quantumlevel effects on them
Wittenberg
02-01-2016
I love quantumfucks
A really wonderful, mind boggling story that manages to suck you into the puzzle and leaves you in a somewhat unsettled but intrigued state of mind. Effective also because it is set up so plainly and is acted naturally.The Shawshank Redemption
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?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.The Autopsy of Jane Doe
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!The Impossible
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!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.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.The Covenant
An American soldier's life in Afghanistan is saved by a local translator, a debt he gets to pay back.
Wittenberg
14-03-2024
Good and gripping
A good war movie with some tense moments, good performances and a gripping story of debt and friendship. I was quite moved by it. Only their perfect aim, especially compared to the Taliban's, was a bit dissapointing.The Nightingale
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.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.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.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.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.2010: The Year We Make Contact
A russian spaceship takes along some americans to investigate what happened to HAL, the Discovery and the monolith
Wittenberg
31-07-2023
An exciting continuation
While it is perhaps not as mysterious and far-reaching as 2001, this still is an exciting sci-fi epic. It may be different, but it's story fits the narrative perfectly, and features some awesome setpieces, effects and characters. Mind you: even in diminished form the story is still captivating.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.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.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.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.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.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.Skinamarink
Dark and grainy footage of two toddlers trying to make it through the night when the house gets weird, and their parents disappear
Wittenberg
12-04-2023
Quite brilliant if the concept clicks with you
A very demanding movie, both in terms of pacing and visuals, but I was impressed. My interpretation is that it shows horror experienced through the eyes of people who have not yet learned the normal scares or panic adults would have. Scary, uneasy, touching, quite brilliant and totally unique.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.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.The Eyes of my Mother
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.Infinity Pool
Couple on vacation in a fascistic country descend into hellish and surrealistic peril when they leave the resort
Wittenberg
26-02-2023
A tasty shocker
Although it has plenty of bizarre and shocking scenes, this movie doesn't solely rely on them, but also is a feisty crime and science fiction story on it's own right. I was really enjoying this, and Mia is such a screen presence again!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.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.Memoria
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.The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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.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.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.The Conjuring
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..The House that Jack Built
A serial killer collecting the bodies in a freezer, and also trying to build a house
Wittenberg
11-11-2022
A shocker with depth
Jack's methods are not slick, but somewhat insecure and clumsy, which only adds to a the morbid sensation of watching going about his work and dragging around corpses. His constant dialogues with his conscience (?) and the peculiar use of stock footage elevates this movie from just being a shocker.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.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.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 charactersThe Signal
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.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.The Beaver
Depressed man finds therapy by talking to himself using a beaver handpuppet
Wittenberg
25-02-2013
Can I say 'great' about this much depression?
Even the premise of this movie gets you depressed, but it was a fine piece of work - courtesy of the actors in this.The Revenant
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.Irreversible
Told in reverse order, a guy is out for revenge when his girlfriend is brutally raped
Wittenberg
15-03-2022
Very distrubing and very well done
Why do people make movies like this? Why do I watch it? Why do I rate it favorably? It's hard to understand, but somehow it made sense. The audacious cinematography, the sickening feeling it evokes, and the acting in very long (albeit unbearable) shots are just unique and a a class apart.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.Captain Philips
An American cargo ship gets hijacked by Somali pirates (Arrr matey!)
Wittenberg
09-03-2014
Nailbiting, sweaty and genuine experience
Maybe it is a tad too long, but for sure this is a compelling, griping and intense experience.RockmeNow
01-02-2014
Boats, pirates and a psychological battle between two captains
Highly recommended movie, at first glance simply about the hijacking of a cargo ship. But it also conveys a deeper message by implying the complex situation in many African countries, where the difference between right and wrong is not always that clear. Authentic acting by Tom Hanks.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.The Creator
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.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.Life of Pi
After a shipwreck, boy is stuck on a lifeboat with wild animals as he sails into a trippy journey
Wittenberg
24-05-2013
wonderful journey
Intriguing mix of hardship and fantasy storytelling. Unique, brave and utterly beautiful.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.A Cure for Wellness
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.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.Rambo 4
Rambo and a few mercenaries confront evil troops in Burma in order to rescue a kidnapped family.
Wittenberg
12-12-2014
Brutally effective
The atrocities committed by the badguys make sure you don't care for a moment when they are blown to pieces by Rambo. An unusual mixture of the trademark Rambo one-man-army action combined with a dead serious and horrifying look of what that would actually look like. It hits you like a hammer.The Raid
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.The Witcher
Man with witch mutations roams the land for work (slaying monsters), but then destiny crosses his path
Wittenberg
26-01-2020
Different and diverse
I needed about two episodes to get into it, but then I really was enjoying the very diverse adventures, the interesting and colorful characters, the exciting fantasy world, the sizzling hot nudity, and the way the characters started to cross each others paths. Or was I just mesmerized by Yennifer?A Quiet Place
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.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.The Night House
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.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.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.The Karate Kid
After moving to California with his mother, a boy gets beaten up regularly.. until it the local handyman teaches him karate
Wittenberg
02-06-2019
Still stands like a crane
It may be a bit slow by today's standards, but this masterfully serves to let us grow attached to the wonderful lead characters, get involved in the story and training and then, after all those years, still have goosebumps during the finale.Contagion
A viral oubreak
Wittenberg
24-02-2013
Succesfully dark
Has a realtime, stressed feeling throughout which makes it upsetting and eerie.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.A Ghost Story
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.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.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.Chernobyl
A pretty accurate miniseries about the nuclear catastrophy
Wittenberg
07-06-2020
Seriously good
Grim and sober, never succumbing to cheap thrills or green glow. Featuring strong acting and fanatic attention to historically accurate details. Apparently it still is not always exactly what went down, but the fact that it made me read up about this accident is a compliment in itself.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.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.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.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.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.Aniara
A spaceship transporting colonists of Mars gets way of course. Seen from the perspective of an employee running a onboard mind escapism facility
Wittenberg
23-03-2021
Fresh scifi
The non-Hollywood atmosphere is a welcome change in science fiction. The happenings on the spaceship are very varied and interesting, mostly focused human behavior and group interaction in such a dire situation. Really fresh, and I quite liked the spaceship design and ending too.The Babadook
Widow is trying to get by with her needy son when she also releases a shadowy presence in her house by reading a strange childrens book
Wittenberg
02-02-2019
Succesful on multiple levels
Even more than the restrained and tasteful horror story, I was impressed by the suffocating and agonizing experience of watching her slide into insanity, due to sleep deprivation, desperation and social seclusion. It's sad, original, scary and intense. Bravo.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.Big Hero 6
Talented young inventor must befriend (and upgrade) a clumpsy medical robot in order to save the world from his own invention
Wittenberg
26-12-2016
Excellent
A fantastic animation that is spot on with exiting action, great visuals, humor and it is not afraid to reach some deeper emotions as well.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.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.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.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.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.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.Movies found: 1042 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 21 - 120
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