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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!"Baskin
Turkish movie about a police squad ending up in a devilish mansion
Wittenberg
02-04-2018
Original, effective and hellish
While the actors may not be very likable, at least their character are unique and distinct, and we are given the time to get to know them. The finale is truly hellish, the atmosphere is ominous and there's some interesting stuff going on in the time line as well.The Call
Woman gets a call from a woman living in the past. Friends at first, they end up hunting each other in different times
Wittenberg
19-02-2021
A well executed idea
A great idea that is played out interestingly and excitingly without overdoing it. Some horror, some thriller and smart tricks with time. I couldn't ask for more.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.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.Skyscraper
Man is going to save his family from the highest skycraper in the word. On fire. With one leg. With crooks inside.
Wittenberg
27-01-2019
The fun to be had!
No doubt we could make a long list of things that are dumb or preposterous about this movie. But I thought they nailed that lovely vibe of action-disaster movies of yesteryear, and I honestly can't think of a recent movie that made me enjoy myself and sit on the edge of my seat like this one!Rogue One
How the rebels stole the plans for the Death Star
Wittenberg
18-12-2016
Staying loyal to the franchise has it's drawbacks
Despite exquisite action scenes and many memorable Starwars moments, something felt tired. How many dramatic Vader entrances must I care for? How many nameless (and still incompetent) stormtroopers killed? How many shields disabled just in time? How much dangling in high shafts?The Innocents
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.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.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.13 Hours
On the 2012 attacks on USA compounds in Benghazi
Wittenberg
10-07-2016
Chest pounding action with suprisingly restrained Bayism
The beginning was restless for the wrong reasons, everyone was chatting and doing stuff I could not follow. There's also a fair dose of Bay kitsch en patriotism, albeit less than I expected. But it's still an intense adrenaline rush - so much so that I had trouble falling asleep afterwards.Martyrs
A girl finds out, in person, the unspeakable, unimaginable cause that traumatized her friend
Wittenberg
15-07-2023
A tough but rewarding watch
A painful and depressing movie for sure, but I like how the way various layers of the story unveil. And just when I started wondering if there would be any redemption to all the suffering, comes a reveal that magically makes the whole thing become coherent, satisfying and even... beautiful?RockmeNow
17-09-2015
Blood, horror, and torture: at least I warned you
Lots of blood, torture and some horror elements in a movie that you will probably still remember years from now, but whish you wouldn't.Perfect Blue
Pop idol band girl switches to acting, which quickly turns dark and strange
Wittenberg
02-06-2019
Great change of tone
With it's minimal animation, stiff voiceovers and Japanese girlpop power vibe, it took me some effort to get into this. But this beautifully contrasts with the dark and vile direction it takes on later, and then, when it starts to mess with time and your head as well, the effort had been worth it!T-34
A Russian ace tank commander is captured by the germans, but gets a unique opportunity to escape. With a tank, of course.
Wittenberg
06-12-2020
Tank porn. It exists.
A rather bold action flick showing loads of tanks with super slowmo shell penetrations and sweaty screaming Russians. I feared it was more of a videoclip than a movie, but the story catches up and makes it worthwhile and quite exciting indeed. Perfect for tank aficionados like me.Raya and the Last Dragon
A girl sets out the unite a divided nation, but needs to revive the last Chinese dragon to do so
Wittenberg
28-03-2021
A sweet adventure with some new and some familiar stuff
A competent, colorful and quite exciting adventure. I liked how the appearance and behavior of the dragon wasn't 're-imagined' and stays close to the Chinese originals (even if they somewhat resemble Little Pony's®). The humor and inevitable morals in the story are a bit much, but ok.Kapringen
The negotiations that follow after a ship is hijacked by modernday pirates
Wittenberg
08-12-2013
Strength by purity
Very well played and realistically shot drama, that cleverly switches between the cold, calculated negotiations and the sweaty, messy situation on the ship. It disposes of all ornaments, which makes it a honest if not somewhat sterile experience.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.Underwater
People have to find their way up to the surface when something assaults and crumbles an underwater station
Wittenberg
27-04-2020
Not much new but still good underwater thrills
This was unexpectedly solid in fact. Not much wrong with the underwater and alien excitement at all. It is let down by the rather linear story with no real surprises, and looses an entire point for awful appearance of Stewart. God I wish she looked like she did in Camp X-ray in this.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.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.300 Rise of an Empire
Greeks vs Persians fight slomo. Mostly on sea.
Wittenberg
04-07-2014
Beautiful painting of heroic bloodshed
This side effect of the wonderful style is that is also creates veil that blocks connection with the people and story. But as a glorious ode to violence and bravery, I thought it was impressive, intense and beautifully crafted. Also: Eva Green.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.Nymphomaniac I
Man brings home a woman he found lying on the street, who then shares with him her life as a nymph.
Wittenberg
27-01-2015
A succesfull approach for a subject like this
I needed some time to make up my mind. Never quite sure whether it is erotic or just plain nasty, whether it is pretentious or unique and brave. Overall, not a pleasant experience, but one with impact and substance, and some images that keep on haunting me.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.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.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.The Girl Next Door
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.The Invitation
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.The lighthouse
Man gets a job at a lighthouse, but the isolation, darkness and mad supervisor can only lead to madness
Wittenberg
28-03-2021
Depressing, in a good way
Gloomy and dark, with a well constructed sense of desolation. You can almost smell the humidity and feel the suffocating scenery. Acting is intense if not a bit over, but somehow it seems right for this movie.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.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.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.The Dark and the Wicked
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.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.Astronaut: The Last Push
Mission to the moon Europa goes wrong. Surviving austronaut in a has to make it back, spending years in a single compartment.
Wittenberg
15-02-2015
Mostly succesful
A risky movie concept, requiring a top-notch actor and scripts to make the switch from actual boredom to fascination. Despite the ill-advised decision to make the astronaut a rather cold lifeless character, and some moments of actual boredom, this movie also gets plenty of things right. Well done.The Snow White and the Huntsman
Vicious queen takes over the land in a quest for eternal beauty, and hunts down the princess who has the power to top her
Wittenberg
08-10-2013
Pleasant surprise
Expecting this to be a loud and dumb 'modern take' on the fairytale, I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing is right, it never goes over the top, it looks great and the actors deliver, especially Theron!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.Eye in the Sky
Covert-op to in Kenya, seen from within the situation room as well as airborne droids, constantly balances taking out most wanted terrorists at the cost of civilian lives
Wittenberg
01-07-2016
Exciting fly on the wall
A nail-biting experience that had me hooked and managed to make the legal ramifications of firing a missile quite exciting indeed. I just thought the crying, insubordinate drone pilots were ridiculous.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.Particle Fever
Documentary about of the events that led up to the confirmation of the Higgs bosson in the Large Hadron Collider
Wittenberg
05-09-2015
Interesting look at an incredible machine
There is a slight overload of scientific superlatives on how important and revolutionary it all is. But with a device like that, and theories like that, and findings like that, I suppose they are right! Quite fascinating.Sucker Punch
Girl is institutionalized, but lives violent fantasies while dancing which help her escape it the end. Or something.
Wittenberg
20-04-2014
Violent video clip, done with much love
Easy to fault, but I was amused by the violent, fabulously stylized, unearthly, anachronistic action, as well as the moody and steamy atmosphere. Absorb it like a videoclip, then you may get it.Vacation
The Grisswold family offspring attemtps to reach Walleyworld yet again
Wittenberg
27-12-2015
A pleasant, very funny surprise
Expecting this to be remotely entertaining at best, I found myself laughing out loud numerous times, which made me realize what a rarity such movies have become. A very funny movie with Applegate and and Helms showing they totally get the vacation-movie heritage and humor.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.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.Frequencies
Some relationships will be made impossible by nature if the persons' frequencies don't match. But one guy finds a way around that. - with potentially huge consequences
Wittenberg
13-08-2015
A clever and wonderful concept, executed a bit childishly
Quite an amazing story cleverly put together with love and eye for detail. It's just that the persons involved are all too pretty, gayly chatting all the time... it's sort of lacks the notion that you should take it seriously or that these people are real.Us
A family is assaulted in their vacation home by... themselves?
Wittenberg
26-03-2019
An interesting horror that is adequately scary
An original, gripping and quite tense horror movie that had me talking and pondering long after it was finished... which is a good thing that I find increasingly rare. I just thought that it felt short on being truly scary or under the skin, the way I thought it would be.Deliver Us From Evil
Heavy handed cop finds himself involved in a paranormal case leading up to exorcism
Wittenberg
02-10-2016
Nicely done crime/horror movie
A rather solid movie with good acting, great badass characters, and a gloomy en dark atmosphere reminiscent of Seven.The Other Lamb
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.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.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.Only God Forgives
Drug dealer in Thailand gets caught up a bloody circle of revenge when his brother is killed
Wittenberg
27-10-2013
Bloodred
Dark, bloody and mesmerizing movie that views like a comicbook, the way it slowly serves it's mostly static scenes one by one.Ant-Man
This superhero can shrink to the size of ants and defeat evil
Wittenberg
13-03-2016
A small but sympathetic hero movie
A bit slowish, silly and I am not even sure it looked that great. But there's a kind of uncomplicated, honest and straight-up fun entertainment in here, making it more enjoyable than certain other hysteric and megalomanic hero movies.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.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.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.The Neon Demon
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.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.The Monster
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.Don't Look Up
Scientists discover a planet-killer meteorite heading for earth, but the real shocker is the difficulty of finding anyone interested
Wittenberg
07-04-2022
Good satire with an undertone
It's basically an amusing political commentary that is is exaggerated and sensational on the one hand, but uncomfortably recognizable and realistic on the other.The Equalizer 2
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.I am Thinking of Ending Things
Woman takes a long roadtrip to meet her parents-in-law, but the jounrey and visit get darker and stranger as it goes
Wittenberg
03-10-2021
A strange but tasty slowburner
A well-acted and mysterious flick that makes you sense something is wrong way before it is. It is slow and without a manual, but near the end you wind up so clueless that it leaves a slightly unrewarding feeling 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.The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
An office nobody frequently gets lost in his daydreams, but for a last assignement and a love interest, his adventures must become real
Wittenberg
13-04-2014
Wonderfull movie that had even more potential
Great idea, beautifully done in a movie with a big heart. I thought the pacing was not quite right and it could/should have been even more magical.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.Hacksaw Ridge
About the WW2 soldier who refused to touch a weapon, but worked mircales as a medic in the battelfield
Wittenberg
20-11-2016
A truly impressive war story, fogged by Hollywood smudge
Considering the incredible heroism and war footage on offer, there was no need to add the rather cheesy and corny love interest and, more importantly, absolutely SMOTHER everything in patriotic, choir-blazing, slow-motion Hollywood kitsch.Shin Godzilla
A bureaucratic Japanase governance is trying to stop a monster from walking over it's cities and reaching Tokyo
Wittenberg
16-10-2022
A reboot done well, good stuff for the fans
Clearly made with much love and respect for the original, with no Americanism in sight. Effects strike a balance between the original feel of the movies and modern techniques, without drowning in CGI coldness. The bureaucratic struggle to get anything done in time was a nice framework.Lucy
Woman gains acces to full brain capacity after a drug is accidently spilled in her body - giving her remarkable skills
Wittenberg
12-08-2014
Survives its many flaws
I wish the superpowers were a little less extreme, the science a bit more refined, the pacing a but more delicate. It's also unfortunate that the superpowers are only used for fighting goons, not something more poetic. Despite all that, it still is a very entertaining, smart and quite a cool movie.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.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.Dredd
Comicbook judge-jury-executioner takes rookie into builidng full a drug addicted badguys (and a badwoman)
Wittenberg
18-02-2013
Fine heavy duty action
Movies that occur in a single place can feel somewhat cheap. But I quite enjoyed this moody, dark, heavy action flick with some beautiful slo-mo scenes and sounds.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.Jupiter Ascending
Ordinary girl is destined to play a crucial role in intergalactic dynasties and their plans to harvest earth
Wittenberg
11-02-2015
Wonderful space entertainment with some non-lethal flaws
Sure there are problems; it doesn't really enter your heart, and the frantic action can be hard and tiring to follow. Make no mistake though, as this is a grand deluxe space opera spectacle with a story, design, scale, characters and fantasyworld to rival Starwars.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.The Meg
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!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.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.Terrifier 2
Girl faces a a clown that slaughters people in the most brutal ways
Wittenberg
13-11-2022
A bold slaughterfest with eighties vibe
There's plenty of shock value, with executions that are bloody and painful the watch. They also managed to set up an eighties vibe by the colors used, and perhaps even the acting style. But I also felt is was a bit long and pointless.Self/less
Terminally ill man signs up for his inner self to be transfared to younger body... they got from... where exactly?
Wittenberg
24-01-2016
A very decent in between scifi with good ideas
Original science fiction mystery that gradually evolves into an action thriller. It is quite nice indeed, but could have hit harder by exploring this profound premise and what it might do to people mentally.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.The Mandela Effect
After loosing his daughter, a guy gets obsessed with the ´Mandela Effect´ (look it up), possibly as a way to get her back
Wittenberg
27-05-2020
Well done despite limited resources
It feels a bit low-budget and simplistic at times, but it still hits the mark at exploring this phenomenon and incorporating it into a very entertaining, thought-provoking movie. It had me look into this stuff afterwards and check the Monopoly guy for sure.Tremors
Texas country folk dealing with massive worm-like creatures attacking their tiny town
Wittenberg
25-05-2019
Cheesy at it's best
Even when it was made, it already was silly, cheesy and ridiculous as can be. But it also managed to be an irresistible and charming combination of fun and dumb action that make it a classic. Every time I stumble upon it, I just cannot switch it of.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.Dead Pool
Dead Pool is off to avenge his creator (sure the superhero skills are cool but what it did to his skin, not so much)
Wittenberg
20-11-2016
Refreshingly nasty
With his bad mouth, self awareness, humor and ultra cool action scenes, Dead Pool is a breath of fresh air amidst his unbearably boring Marvel colleagues. Story wise, it could step up a bit though as that felt shallow and plain.The Invisible Man
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!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.Moloch
A woman is living amidst the Dutch bog land, where mummified bodies seem related to a curse she carries with her
Wittenberg
03-01-2023
Good, suffering somewhat from a clear story
I had a hard time describing and remembering the story, which illustrates it's main problem: there's a lack of focus or a clear narrative, and several ideas, like Moloch himself, feel thrown in. Still, there is an awesome setting, it has pleasant, natural characters and plenty of worthwhile moments.Ghost in the Shell
Cyborg police officer is threatened by an entity from within her hardware
Wittenberg
08-05-2016
Dialogues not overly succesful, but the rest is
The dialogue can by long, stiff and unnatural. But the wonderful imagery, music, mysterious atmosphere and mesmerizing scenes of future Japan still make it an intriguing experience.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.Luca
Young sea monster like kid (mermaid?) secretly ventures above the surface where he finds new friends and adventures
Wittenberg
26-08-2021
Just fine
A wholesome and warm feelgood movie that is hard to fault. The Italian setting and vibe is a nice extra touch which gives it some personality and validity. Can't say much bad about it really, although personally I would have liked a bit more edge and risk.Nymphomaniac II
The nymph carries on to tell her live story to her new analytic friend
Wittenberg
10-08-2015
Dark and unpleasant but somehow very relevant too
Darker than the previous one, (even) more difficult to digest too. But something about it feels relevant and it is quite an intense experience that keeps you gazing in awe.Philomena
A journalist and an elderly lady are on a quest to find her son who she had to give up for adoption fifty years ago
RockmeNow
09-02-2014
Light hearted drama that is actually worth a watch
Sympathetic movie with a touching story based on true events (including the dubious role of the catholic church in child adoptions in Ireland), and very convincing acting by Judi Dench. Ideal movie for men who want to show their partner they actually have a sensitive side as well....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.The Killing of a Sacred Deer
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.Benedetta
Nun in Monastry developes sexual feelings for another nun. And stigmata, too.
Wittenberg
25-12-2021
The mix works
Lesbians nuns would seem like a recipe for disaster, but I don't think it is. The mystery of her divinity and stigmata is interesting enough, the religious habits give it some weight, the supernatural elements give it some spice, and well - it can be sort of erotic. Interesting package deal.Looper
Assassin kills victims that are being sent from the future... until they sent his futureself
Wittenberg
28-09-2013
Mean and original
Apart from a slowish middle section, it's a wicked, smart and playfull timetravel movie.Don't Worry Darling
A woman is living a perfect live in an isolated town, but she slowly discoveres something is off. Set in the 50's
Wittenberg
11-11-2022
An entertaining, mysterious puzzler with a dash of sciencefiction.
I love these "somethings-not-quite-right" movies, and this one certainly delivers. The energetic actors, color palette and lively fifties vibe add to the mix.White Tiger
During WW2, in trying to deal with a mysterious Nazi tank, the Russian army turns to an equally mysterious tank driver
Wittenberg
24-01-2016
Good WW2 movie with a dash of mystery
An intense and sometimes gruesome looking WW2 flick that can be a bit slow at times, but compensates with a nice mixture of mystery, war, interesting characters and a diverging but well done ending.Possessor
A team does assassinations by temporarily taking control of other persons. One mission does not go well when both consciousnesses co-exist.
Wittenberg
05-02-2023
Stylish and focussed
Instead of getting overly smart with the premise, or making it a gimmicky science fiction, it keeps focus on the main story and a few central characters, and makes it all very classy, mysterious and sometimes dark movie indeed.Movies found: 1040 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 211 - 310
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