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Superbad
Two constantly arguing but inseparable friends on a mission to get booze and laid on the last party of the year
Wittenberg
05-08-2018
The Tarantino of highschool movies
The constant and lengthy foul-mouthed dialogues and contemplations create an atmosphere reminiscent of Tarantino movies. It's kind of like an adult version of highschool movies. Cool.Snow White and the Huntsman, The
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!Sadness, The
Boy tries to find his grilfriend, as the town is overun by a virus that turns people into violent, sadistic, sex-hungry zombies
Wittenberg
31-07-2022
A painful but highly amusing take on the zombie genre
The gore is quite shocking, but it is a welcome take on zombies (although technically I don't think they are dead?). It worked for me - I was amused, appalled and quite into it. The ending features slower, deeper contemplations instead of a bloody grand finale; courageous if not a bit anticlimactic.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.Excision
A not so pretty, black sheep daughter struggles with her family, sex and her passion for surgery
Wittenberg
01-01-2023
Whack horror
While there is some pretty gruesome imaginary, the predominant atmosphere is a quirky, pleasantly absurd movie that somehow evokes a smile amidst all the bloodshed.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.Life on the Road
David Brent goes touring with his band, hoping for a breakthrough and a recorddeal
Wittenberg
02-09-2017
I you love to hate him, you'll love this
Maybe not quite as unbearable as The Office, this movie still provides a fresh dose of the self-torture, cringing, laughing, shame and gasping that come with watching this man at work.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.Short Peace
4 short anime tales
Wittenberg
22-11-2021
Puts some full-length anime's to shame
While they are too short to really have an impact, I quiet enjoyed these original and beautifully drawn anime's. They are a big step up from the usual, similar looking and sounding anime stuff and I am ready for more!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.Kairo (Pulse)
Ghosts appear, related to loneliness and the early internet - in ways I did not understand
Wittenberg
04-10-2022
Great mystery with some impressive ghost discomfort
The creepy ghosts and their interaction with of darkness and shadows is impressive, perhaps a masterclass in fear and discomfort in film. I didn't mind the unexplained, open ended nature of the story either, but the characters doing seemingly random 'stuff' was a bit off-putting.Serbian Film, A
Porn actor accepts one more gig because he needs the money, but it leads to a dark underworld of depravity and puts him in great danger too
Wittenberg
19-12-2022
A diabolical mix of horror and porn
Yes, this was worthy of a top-10 position in every list of unbearable movies - although my lost and desensitized mind handled it better than I thought. But is it good? Ultimately, I think it works, perhaps because I kept some sympathy for the main character, and none of the depravity is embellished.Knowing
A time capsule dug up at school contains a paper with only numbers, which turn out to predict past disasters with remarkable accuracy... and future ones too.
Wittenberg
10-08-2015
It can be liked!
Apparently I am the only one who likes this movie. But heck: it's an exciting story, the performances are fine and it contains some terrifying and unrivaled footage of disasters. I even liked the ending too, it is pretty!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.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.Nope
When a horse ranch family finds a otherworldy presence is lurking in the skies above them, they set out to capture it on film and get rich
Wittenberg
21-08-2022
somewhat odd and different but very tasty
The main thing going through my mind was how slightly odd and different this is. The characters, the story, the humor, the flow, it's all a bit odd, but in a refreshingly blunt way. It provides plenty to ponder on, and contains some of the most interesting and well done UFO scenes I know.Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The
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.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.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.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,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.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.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.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.Brand New Cherry Flavor
Young movie director has her movie stolen in Hollywood, so she asks a witch to help her take revenge
Wittenberg
22-11-2021
A remarkable and bold series that features quite a few novelties
A bit filthy and bizarre, somewhat reminiscent of Lynch/Cronenberg weirdness and I like it. It walks a remarkable line between strange humor (puking live kittens?) and gory violence. I also like the modern day approach to witches and witchcraft.Turist
After a man's unheroic behavior during an avalanche, both the skiing vacation and relationship with his family is falling apart
Wittenberg
03-02-2018
Intriguing and very well acted
It beautifully showed how this single event was slowly infecting and spreading like disease in their marriage, courtesy of the textbook acting and gentle pacing and camera work. One of those movies I didn't plan on watching, but couldn't stop once I did.Hatching
A girl, under constant pressure of her pushy mother, finds an abonded crow egg and decides to brood it herself. Something odd comes out.
Wittenberg
25-09-2022
Absurd and dark fairytale
Not withstanding some pretty dark themes and scenery, it felt more than a modern, sinister fairy-tale than a true horror - which is quite fine! I think it could have been more intense here and there, acting was a occasionally a bit stiff, but overall a fine and pleasantly absurd tale.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.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.Candyman
Artist gets fascinated by the urban legend of the lethal Candyman, who can be summoned in front of a mirror
Wittenberg
02-01-2022
A classy horror
A higher tier horror, which proves painfully clear how many others are just brainless scarejump pulp. This is more more interesting, well done and well told throughout. I do feel though that some scenes could and should have been more hair-raising.Barbarian
When a girl arrives at her BnB, it is allready occupied. But that is just a prelude to the horror the house contains.
Wittenberg
18-12-2022
A tasty, fresh and creepy horror
A horror with a steady focus, that expertly cashes in on our native fear of dark hallways and is proud do things slightly different. I also like how they keep it fresh with introducing new characters and perspectives a couple of times throughout the movie.Brightburn
In superman fashion, a couple adopt a child that came falling from the sky. But what are his powers, how good is he?
Wittenberg
04-03-2020
I quite liked this
This worked remarkably well. It uses the superman foundation but takes it a whole new direction with tasteful suspense, some horror, some scifi and nice characters whilst still keeping it compact and intimate.Die Hard 2
This time our hero gets caught up in the hostile take-over of an entire airport
Wittenberg
14-03-2018
A worthy succesor
I guess it would never have been able to top the original, but I commend them for getting close and successfully prolonging the same action, humor and on-man-army formula. It's all just a bit less snappy.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.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.Proxima
Female astronaut must balance her work with taking care being there for her little girl
Wittenberg
28-07-2020
Touching and intimate parenthood story with a cool context
I was lured into this by Eva Green, space and the awesome trailer music (which shadows Ryuichi Sakamoto's slightly lazy soundtrack). But what is is mostly is a struggle of career, dreams and parenthood, and a pretty good one at that. But I still want a 'real' Eva Green space movie.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....Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
A vulcano is threatening to wipe out the dinos, so they set up a rescue operation.... or is it?
Wittenberg
10-06-2018
Another fine but slightly depressing episode
This franchise keeps delivering solidly made, unpretentious adventure in which over the top nonsense and action just feels as part of the deal. I did think this one had a too dark and depressing atmosphere, and after so much dino's footage lately I can only get modestly excited by them.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.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.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Amidst action and chases, Peter finds his dad. But a great danger lurks for the guardians and the universe.
Wittenberg
28-01-2018
Bursting with life
It's almost impossible not to fall for the groovy atmosphere, ultra saturated colors, fantastic designs, wonderful scenery and continuous wisecracks. It was clearly made with heaps of faith and love for this universe, and I salute them. But a deep, engrossing adventure it is not.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.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.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.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.V/H/S aka VHS
A collection of stories, glued together by a horry story, involving various videorecordings of horrific events .Though not all on VHS it seems.
Wittenberg
17-12-2017
Loud noise but plenty to make up for it
The hard, restless cuts and loud music can be a bit much, but I did think they have a unique mood going on, there are enough memorable shock moments. And what really struck me was the natural and believable acting throughout, which made the entirely adolescent cast bearable for once.Cashback
Chronically unable to sleep after a breakup, a guy decides to use this new time to work in a supermarket, where he discovers he posesses time alteration abilities
Wittenberg
26-08-2020
Nice, but not all the way
A very charming, sympathetic and occasionally very sexy movie. The atmosphere of these teenagers plowing through the night is neat. Unfortunately, it can't maintain the magic all the way through, and even deteriorates some of it with dissonant elements like the soccermatch and kung-fu kid.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.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.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.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.Knights of Sidonia (season 1)
A huge spaceship-part-meteorite is in constant battle with equally huge space creatures that can take over humans traits
Wittenberg
19-07-2020
Pretty fly
Some characters can be a bit manga-crincy as expected (especially the women), but it has stuff to make up for it: exciting space battles and weaponry, a well developed atmosphere, and very imaginative, strange and impressive (dare I say scary?) gauna monsters indeed.Conjuring 2, The
A haunted house, based on a true story
Wittenberg
30-01-2017
Very fine horror that is just a bit too long
A good horror that impress with plenty of scares accentuated by great camerawork, and refrains from too much cheap jump scares. Like it's predecessor though, I thought it went on for too long so my 'get scared' supply ran out and I was just taking it in. Too bad.Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
An investigation into pleasure robots that start to kill their owners
Wittenberg
10-06-2018
Not for everyone, but a joy for some
Once again it will test your endurance for coping with long, poetic, endless metaphors and contemplations about technology. And once again it will reward you with a fabulous combination of drawn and CGI graphics and a fascinating atmosphere. A bit too low an action maybe, but worth it.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.Game Over
Gamer girl finds out there is something morbid with her tattoo ink, and is also being hunted down by a serial killer
Wittenberg
08-09-2019
Quite creative
I am still not sure if I fully grasp the story, let alone summarize it properly, but this is a rather interesting horror with plenty of worthy moments. It uses some well known horror elements but uses them to built a creative and refreshing story with.Under the skin
Alien version of Scarlett Johannsson looking for men who will not live to tell about their close encounter
Wittenberg
09-11-2014
A pleasant mystery
The mystery of not quite getting what is going on really adds to suspense and intrigue and this stylish scifi. Low profile in an effective way, but the many long scenes can be a bit much at times.RockmeNow
04-08-2014
Bit weird and unsettling, but nevertheless interesting and sensual
A must see for those interested in original alien movies, Scarlett Johansson, or both. Partially filmed with standard digital cameras, providing a successfull hidden camera experience. Visual effects from the eighties and creepy sounds throughout the movie provide the cherry on top.Serenity
In a divided universe, the crew of a rogue spacehip takes along a fugitive psychic girl who brings them great trouble but also truth
Wittenberg
16-12-2014
A little scifi gem
It's a bit campy and occasionally borderline B-movie-ish. But it never crosses that line, instead delivering many memorable and well done scifi moments, some great designs and humor that works.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.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.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.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?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.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.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.Call, The
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.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!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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.3 Body Problem
When science appears to be broken, a group of scientists discover an amazing upcoming event causing it
Wittenberg
04-04-2024
Not perfect, but loaded with plenty of scifi perks
There were quite a few elements that I found a bit of-putting - mainly that this world cataclysmic event only seemed to occupy a small group of befriended people - but this did not take away from the fact that it is a highly enjoyable specific epic, loaded with strange stuff and enticing mystery.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.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.Keep Breathing
Woman survices a crash landing, and needs to surive the wild as well as her inner demons
Wittenberg
05-06-2023
Clever survival story
Although the numerous flashbacks sometimes get in the way of the action, they are also a clever way too tell a survival story in a broad sense of the word. I guess it makes sense that you spend a lot of time with your thoughts in a situation like this. Nice.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.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!"lighthouse, The
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.Guardians of the Galaxy
Bound by circumstance, a group of creatures sets out to prevent danger in the universe.
RockmeNow
15-01-2016
Over the top science fiction action movie (in a good way)
A bit too much of everything, but somehow just right because of that!Wittenberg
22-08-2015
Take some time to let it sink in, and start enjoying
Not familiar with this comic, I feared I'd never get into this unexplained stream of weirdness. But the humor, vivid space combat action and sympathetic characters grew on me and left me quite entertained indeed.Lone survivor, The
A mission in Afghanistan by American navy seals goes awfully wrong
Wittenberg
27-02-2014
Okay these guys are tough
As these men are battered & bruised, smashed against rocks, cornered and shot, the increasing dread of death and hopelessness comes across very well. Intense movie that stuck for a while.RockmeNow
05-02-2014
Shoot 'em up between navy seals and taliban
Main part of the movie consists of Americans and Taliban chasing, shooting, injuring and killing eachother. Apparently a navy seal can sustain more injury than Iron Man ("is there a bullet in my head?"). Overall an okay movie for those of us not easily scared by bloody scenes.Bone Tomahawk
Cowboys go on a mission to rescue fellow-cowboys who were kidnapped by brutal Indians
Wittenberg
10-05-2023
Served straight up, which is both good and bad
I was lured into this reading somewhere that it was a cross between western and horror. Wrongly so, because it really is a western with perhaps some gore at the end. It was okay; very linear, straightforward story with no window dressing. This made it pure and natural, but not really exciting.Lifeforce
Space mission takes samples from inside a mysterious space derelict, but brings home terror doing so. Space vampires, no less!
Wittenberg
06-08-2019
Entertaining mix of nonsense
Back from when actors were ugly and sweaty, and people were interrogated by slapping them in the face, comes this remarkable mix of scifi, horror, zombie-outbreak and soft erotica. And it's remarkably entertaining at that.Movies found: 1042 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 251 - 350
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