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Banquet, A
A mother tries to handle a daugther who, after a visit to the woods, no longer eats and feels she now has a higher purpose
Wittenberg
21-03-2022
A modest horror with it's own style, but a bit thin on substance
This is a nice, modest mystery with a dash of horror but nothing hysteric. The atmosphere is moody and the central theme of eating and food is lain out well. However, it is dangerously close to being rather uneventful, and can feel kind of improvised as it tries to reach the end.Cobweb
Boy with shit parents and no friends hears a voice coming from the walls, reaching out to him...
Wittenberg
20-09-2023
Something borrowed, something new
Although it uses some familiar ideas and scares, it also manages to have a story and atmosphere of it's own. Nothing spectaculair perhaps, but certainly a well rounded package and decent horror at that.Aquaman
The story of sea-based superhero aquaman, and his quest to stop an all-out war with the dry people
Wittenberg
06-08-2019
Sympathetic, fun and over the top
Like many superhero movies, it gets a bit too much and over the top as it moves towards the end (drum playing octopus did it for me) But I must say this has a heart at the right place, Aquaman and others were very likable, and overall it's an unpretentious fun adventure I enjoyed.12 years a slave
Another movie on slavery
RockmeNow
29-01-2014
An African American living in New york is kidnapped and sold as slave
Based on a true story addressing the gruesome consequences of slavery in the southern states of mid 19th century America. Although I can appreciate this movie and the message it portrays, there are other movies on this topic that I find more memorable.Extermination
Family tries to survive an invasion from outer space and learn something about themselves along the way
Wittenberg
02-08-2018
Very decent scifi with a nice twist
All in all this was quite classy and stylistic most of the time, and it has a satisfactory twist as well. It does, however, dwell in certain scenes, and features some horrible cliches like a little girl risking everyone's lives to get her teddybear. Ugh.Typewriter
Family movies into a new home with a cursed, but sought after, typewriter in it
Wittenberg
24-11-2019
mixed
It mixes a lot of themes with varying levels of success. There's horror, but also humor, mystery and sometimes it's almost a children's movie. Likewise it is mixed in quality. Sometimes creative and intense, but quite slow and a bit dorky at others. But it does have a unique vibe that sets it apart.Side effects
After prescribing one betablocker too many, things go bad for both the psyhiatrist and the patient.
Wittenberg
04-08-2013
Far-fetched plots also have side effects
Good, but as the story becomes more and more unbelievable, your involvement in this movie wears off.Unwelcome
After a home invasion, a young couple moves to the countryside. But new dangers await there, too.
Wittenberg
04-02-2024
A unique but tasty cocktail
A remarkable mix of (hard-hitting) home invasion, fairytale folklore horror and perhaps even contemplations about manhood. Even the tone varies from scene to scene. But all in all, it sort of worked. Not a masterpiece, but highly amusing and quite intense at times.Ninjago
The green ninja is having daddy issues, so he and his team venture into the jungle to find the ultimate ultimate weapon to defeat him
Wittenberg
11-10-2017
Unbalanced
These LEGO movies will deliver the frantic action and fun, but I found it an unbalanced with a restless first half and then too much over-emotional scenes in the second one. But who am I? My son rated it 9.5.Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary and her husband move into a luxury appartment where she gets pregnant. The friendly but nosy neighbours hold dark secrets
Wittenberg
14-08-2023
Good, but may have lost the effect it once had
I'd be happy to acknowledge the impact that this slowly unfolding and psychological horror must have had back in the days, and I quite enjoyed it as well. But in the now, I found the bigger part of it very chatty and the climax barely making up for it.Hallow, The
A couple movies to a secluded house in Ireland for forest research, but awaken the stuff from local folklore lurking in the woods
Wittenberg
13-06-2022
A fine horror that manages to set itself apart
Although it does not offer anything radically new - but which horror does - the intimate atmosphere, the genuine characters and a tendency towards true tension over cheap jump scares (of which there are some), make it a worthwhile little horror. But geez, go easy on the cute baby sounds.Tokyo Gore Police
A special police officer is on an assigment to take care evil modified humans, which involves a lot of bloodshed
Wittenberg
23-03-2023
Entertaining blood fountains
For the most part I was very entertained by the bizarre atmosphere and blood fountains. It's a nice doze of insanity that is so over the top you can enjoy without remorse. After a while though, it did get a bit pointless and clueless.Polar
A hitman's pension doesn't go as planned
Wittenberg
27-11-2020
Original, funky and violent
A mixture of some pretty grim action and violence with 'hip' characters, music and wacky titles. For a moment I was afraid the latter was a mask to hide mediocrity, but I have the say Mikkelsen's oodles of charisma, as well as a decent plot twist at the end, make it rise above the norm.Into the Heart of the Sea
The 'true' story of Moby Dick, of whale hunters becoming hunted by a whale
Wittenberg
10-04-2016
Well made but not engaging enough
It has a nice look and feel to it, and it was clearly made with much love and dedication. But these grumpy and dirty men harpooning whales were hardly sympathetic, so their misfortune was hardly engaging. The thick arty layers of unnatural colors take away a sense or realism too.Brain Dead / Dead Alive
An exotic rat bite turn the dead into zombies. An dorky man and his girlfriend fight them with all their might.
Wittenberg
27-08-2017
A classic, but has lost some impact over the years
It reached new levels of splatter-gore when it came out, and it still is quite a bloodbath today. The humorous tone helps to make the somewhat campy effects acceptable, but prevents it from becoming really scary or gross.Malignant
After the brutal death of her husband, a woman starts to experience equally brutal murders in other people's homes
Wittenberg
02-01-2022
Uninspired horror saved by a pretty cool twist
For the first half I was just sad, fearing that James Wan has nothing more to offer than formulaic cliches and boring movie characters. And while this IS a big problem of this movie, I have to say the reveal/plot twist was great, put things on it's head and managed to redeem some of the movie.What We Do in the Shadows
Mockumentary about group of vampires trying to get by in daily life
Wittenberg
31-07-2015
Funny and unique
A sassy movie with a nice sense of humor a great atmosphere. Could have used some killer jokes though.Red Turtle, The
Adult animation about a man stranded on an island, and his attempts to escape appearantly being blocked by a large turtle.
Wittenberg
26-04-2020
Beautiful and intriguing animation
Drawn in a beautiful minimalist but expressive style, tastefully flavored with some supernatural elements and manages to make you curious even if nothing is being said. That's quite something, even if the open ended nature felt a little easy to me.Greenland
With comets heading for earth, a family tries to make their way to a shelter
Wittenberg
27-07-2021
Decent, restrained disaster
While it doesn't set out new frontiers in disaster movies, I thought it was a pretty good one. It kept us hooked, it doesn't have overly complicated stunts and escapes, and it conveys a message that is such situations, the comets are hardly the biggest problem.Pi
A man obsessed with numbers looses his mind where he tries to find patterns in both the stock exchange and the Tora
Wittenberg
08-04-2024
A pleasant fix of gloomy weirdness
I wonder if it's just because of the black and white that it reminded me of Eraserhead? Or was it also the sweaty claustrophobic cinematography, the insanity and otherworldlyness of it all? Who knows. It's a cult niche thing, but a worthy one for sure.King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
One man can claim the magic sword and challenge the evil king
Wittenberg
28-01-2018
Watch out for splinters
At times a majestic and grandiose movie that definitely has it's moments, but also has some distracting dissonants like the weird fast paced conversations and inconsistent character of Arthur himself. Sometimes he was sincere, sometimes a goofball. It failed to latch on, already I am forgetting it.Hunter Killer
American submarine is sent to rescue the Russian president... without starting a world war
Wittenberg
31-03-2019
Decent macho stuff
It tries a little too hard to be macho and has everyone talking in super tough guy one liners... all at the expense of realism and true tension. But what's left is still an entertaining, action-packed submarine movie for us to jerk off to the glorious American military.Alien: Covenant
A colonial spaceship decides to do an unscheduled stop at an unknown, potentially habitable, planet when they pick up broadcast from it
Wittenberg
05-06-2017
Another great alien movie that is also a huge disappointment
It still manages to shock and awe with intense alien encounters en space tech porn. But the more it wants to elaborate on the story and origins of the creature, the more it destroys. I wish I had never seen a live engineer - the single dead one was 100x more intriguing.Contracted
After a onenightstand, a woman's body starts decaying rapidly
Wittenberg
06-11-2022
A decent little shocker
Overall, the woman's decay is shocking enough and wasn't overdone. Her struggle with it, and the oddly apathetic reaction of the people around her, adds to feeling of isolation and helplessness. The story is a little straightforward though, hardly going anywhere.Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
A bunch of horror stories
Wittenberg
29-01-2023
Fun, not terrifying, dark tales for adults
While some of these stories can get quite gruesome - there's a lot of full frontal decaying corpses - the overall atmosphere is more akin towards mystery and dark fairy tales for adults, in terms of style and music. Two I found rather weak, but rest of them quite enjoyable.Gun Woman
A crippled man turns a meth woman into an assassin to avenge his past. Now - where to hide to gun?
Wittenberg
20-09-2015
A bizarre and painfull plan. But will it work?
A rather sad movie with a lot of blood, suffering and necrophilia that provides an uncomfortable watch. The gun woman, however, does manage to drag you into the story, and make you anxious to see whether it all works out as planned.Dive, The
Two sister go on a dive at a remote site. One of them gets stuck.
Wittenberg
17-09-2023
Pretty and suspenseful
For a while I was skeptical whether I would care enough about these girls, or seeing them struggle around the single plotpoint for an entire movie. Turns out I did. It looks great and becomes quite a nail biter indeed. It's also quite savvy about diving equipment and procedures, adding to realism.Nekromantik
Couple has a fascination for collecting bodyparts, but when he brings an entire corps to have sex with, it puts their relationship to the test
Wittenberg
29-07-2022
Unpleasant but enticing curiosity
It is made poorly and looks amateuristic, but the sight of someone licking the eye-socket of a decayed corpse still makes this have an impact way bigger than it's budget would have you believe. Vile and uncomfortable, but also unique, brave and an interesting niche product to have experienced. Once.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.Chosen
Girl in a sleepy Danish town meets people who investigate the truth behind a comet that landed ther a long time ago
Wittenberg
24-05-2023
A sweet mystery
You tend to get this Goonie's adventure vibe when youngsters go on a secret mission, and here we get Danish serenity on top of it. It's a sweet mystery, even if things can get quite unlikely at times, and the main character is not very likable. That space costume looked 70 years too late.Stowaway
When a mars mission equiped for a crew of three has a crew of four
Wittenberg
05-05-2021
Interesting and focussed, but a bit mellow
It brings down the story to the essence, features fine design and actors, and certainly had us entertained. But the big finale seems a bit cumbersome and unlikely, and part of me thought the impossible ethical decisions could have been more heart wrenching, and tension more nail-biting.Anon
In a future where everyone's vision is recorded, interpreted and exchangable, a detective tries to solve a murder by a hacker
Wittenberg
21-08-2021
Decent but cold future crime story
With some interesting tech and sober atmosphere, it has a decent film noire crime-story atmosphere going on. But everything and everyone is so lifeless and emotionless that it left me slightly cold as well. Everyone constantly checking their readouts makes it quite static and sluggish, too.Overlord
A ww2 squad lands into German-occupied France to blow up a tower, but encounter dark occult nazi experiments on their way
Wittenberg
31-05-2019
Meaty mix
A mixture of war, action and horror, delivering a meaty and enjoyable watch. It is, however, not super exciting nor super scary, and it is let down by some cliches and annoying characters, especially that damn kid.Terminator, The
In the future, killer robotmachines rule, and send a terminator cyborg back to the presents prevent prevent the human rebellion leader from ever being born.
robocop
13-02-2013
Not bad for such a wuzz
It lacks soul like i have. In the end, it is human decision making that settles things.Catwoman88
01-02-2013
Could have been better meow
This movie needed more latex I could have privided, as well as more meow. Anywway this review is a bit on the long side for testing purposes.
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Marionette
Psychiatrist moves to Schotland after a trauma, but her new patient appears to be predicting the future with drawings
Wittenberg
27-11-2020
slightly dull but ultimately satisfying
It's starts a bit pale in terms of colors, performances and pace, but certainly interesting enough to keep you aboard. Then it goes quite deep in terms of layers and plottwist, yielding a rewarding and fulfilling experience for sure.Farm, The
Couple on a roadtrip ends up at a farm where they are treated like animals
Wittenberg
27-11-2023
Unpleasantly piercing you conscience, but as a horroflick a bit thin
Seeing humans being treated like animals is quite a clever move, because it is shocking and vile, yet you can't fully condemn it because we treat animals this way too. It gives an unpleasant feeling. Too bad the move has little more to offer. Still, I suggest part II - the abattoir could be huge.Wind, The
On a desolate prairy, a woman starts seeing things when new neigbours arrive, but especially because of the endless winds haunting the fields
Wittenberg
26-04-2020
Good but very slow
Overall it is a fine, nicely shot and very moody mystery-horror. But I have to say it is taking the 'slow burning' up to rather extreme lengths, up until the point it almost it standing still and they somewhat loose the tension curve.2 Guns
Two undercovers get into a corrupt mess and need each other to fight their way out again
Wittenberg
05-01-2014
Solid chemistry but forgetable
A solid action comedy with good chemistry between the main players. It lacks standout moments though, I have already forgotten this movie.Horrible bosses
Three friends take a stand against their horrible bosses
Wittenberg
22-02-2013
Some good laughs
It doesn't get hilarious but is a very funny movie nonetheless.Based on a True Story
A writer with writers' block and pending depression meets a new friend that helps her get through, but how deep can she interfere?
Wittenberg
23-12-2023
A fine psychological drama but nothing spectacular
This movie was quite a departure from my usual scifi and horror picks, but I have to say it kept my interest all the way. This is mainly because of the strong lead actresses, and a subtle anxiety woven through the story. But a little bit more spice would have been welcome for me.Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle
Space colonists try to defeat Godzilla by luring him to the mechzilla facility
Wittenberg
22-09-2018
A somewhat mellow but fine chapter in this series
It really is an in-between movie without a convincing climax, and with less tension and mystery than its predecessor. But is also retrains enough of the unique style and excitement to make it worthwhile.Child of God
A senile outcast, forced to live in the woods, discovers a sinister way to ease his sexual cravings
Wittenberg
25-05-2015
Disturbing. Good.
An uncomfortable, disturbing, taboo shattering movie that nevertheless remains gripping and within tolerance levels. It even manages to evoke some level of empathy for the outcast.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
No point in describing this any other way than: the finale
Wittenberg
03-01-2020
Perfectly unimpressive
What a perfect Starwars movie. It has everything you could possibly want, done in a tasteful and beautiful manner. Yet I walk out the theater feeling indifferent, numb and with no desire to discuss, read up, rethink or relive any of it. I wonder if it's just fatigue, or something more fundamentalEl Hoyo
A prison (?) features a platform with food that is lowered across hundreds of floors each day. Will the upperfloors leave enough for the ones below?
Wittenberg
17-06-2021
Not pleasant but rewarding in the end
It is a bit filthy and unpleasant by it's very nature, and I wasn't sure if wanted to experience this in it's entirety. Turns out I did. I became curious to find out how it ends and how it came to be. It's probably also a wise (but optional) lesson about humanity and 'spontaneous socialism'.Monolith
The host of a radioshow about the unexplained, picks up on a story about mysterious black bricks - a story that comes close to her as well.
Wittenberg
10-03-2024
A decent single location mystery
A risky movie, featuring mostly a single person in a single location, but I thought it succeeded pretty well in setting up an interesting mystery puzzler, with a dash of scifi. There was room for some more intricacies if you ask me, but all in all good job.We're the Millers
Smalltime drugdealer assembles a fake family as a coverup during a drug transfer in mexico
RockmeNow
06-01-2014
Easy-going uncomplicated comedy
Original jokes, more than the occasional laugh, and Jennifer Anniston doing lap dances, what else could you possibly want from a movie nowadays?Wittenberg
20-12-2013
A feelgood wih a bite
Funny actors, deliciously embarrassing moments and some wicked jokes easily lift this feelgood movie above average.Sing
In an animal world, a koala arranges a singing contest talent show
Wittenberg
15-12-2016
Delightful
A delightful movie with great music tracks and characters that will steal your heart. I did feel that the story could have used some more details, and they could have had some more fun with using odd animal species rather than the obvious choices seen here (monkeys, pigs, elephant).Lights Out
Family terrorized by an entity that only appears in the dark
Wittenberg
02-04-2017
Nice gimmick in an ok horror
I love the thing they do with dark and light, but it's not enough to compensate for the over familiar story, characters and performances - which prevent it from becoming truly scary. A fine horror though.Danger Close
Australian soliders fight for their lives in Vietman during the battle for Long Tan
Wittenberg
27-04-2021
A good war movie that's missing out on some areas
I am always reluctant to complain when a movie sets out to depict and respect true war events, but while it certainly is and engrossing and genuine movie, some part of it felt of. Unlikely dialogue, oddly undisciplined soldiers and a major who's personality is allover the place.Bird Box Barcelona
A man and his daughter are trying to survive in a half-blind world, where seeing creatures means instant suicide
Wittenberg
28-01-2024
A fair addition to the tale
My compliments for staying true to the concept, yet finding a story from a new viewpoint, instead of just doing the same movie again (in Barcelona). Overall, it is a pretty tense and entertaining movie, even if it slightly dozes off during the bits between the action.Eagle vs. Shark
Nerdgirl in pursuit of a nerdguy
Wittenberg
07-07-2014
Touching
The lead actress steals your heart the minute she appears on the screen, and takes you into a funny, touching and quite unique love story. Looses some momentum as it progresses, thoughDark City
Man wakes up in a city where the sun never seems to shine, is suspect of murder and he is hunted down by mysterious men
Wittenberg
05-02-2022
A decent sci-fi-noire puzzler, but without real impact
The blend of film noir, sci-fi and mystery is my cup of tea, and I did enjoy it. But it also felt dated, it never was really scary or intense, and there was something almost childish and artificial about it. It somehow struck me as a clip they play to set the mood for a roller-coaster ride.Logan
Wolferine is old and tired, rather be driving around for Uber than protecting this mysterious girl that crosses his path
Wittenberg
30-12-2018
Intense and different, but not necessarily likable
I can appreciate the grime atmosphere and action instead of the ridiculous and hollow bubbly colors of most superhero movies. But is does mean that there is hardly anyone to like in this movie, nor is Charles as a needy and deteriorating man any fun to watch.Plagues of Breslau, The
Female detective on a case of horrific murders, each copying an execution method of the 18th century
Wittenberg
27-05-2020
A fair Se7en clone
The story, of course, is somewhat similar to Se7en, but the atmosphere is different and not as dark en depressing. I thought it was okay, but it can be illogical at times, the detectives' flat, emotionless personality wasn't helping and the version I saw was let down by subpar english voiceovers.Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman decides to leave the secluded live with the amazones and help out in the human world war, thinking that war God Ares is behind it all
Wittenberg
27-02-2018
Better than other superhero movies but still not very exciting
I liked this better than most superhero movies. It looks crisp, some of the fighting is nicely choreographed and shot, characters are sort of likeable and it isn't as hysteric or over the top as the others. But like most superhero movies, it struggles to reach deeper or really leave an impression.Mosul
Young police officer joins swat team fighting ISIS
Wittenberg
20-12-2020
A raw, unpolished war story
There is something very loose about the story and directing, giving it a docu like atmosphere as you observe these brave guys like a fly on the wall. It also meant I was not over involved with them either, but it's a good watch nonetheless.Delete
A woman and her secret lover get hold of a device that makes people disappear
Wittenberg
27-11-2023
ok mystery, but sluggish and slightly dull
Mostly a fine mystery and crime story, that adds some layers as we learn more about how the device works. But like many series, it can be very sluggish, almost as if it is struggling to fill up 8 episodes. Most actors are kind of flat, too.Automata
When the robots that are supposed to help us out start showing strange behaviour, an insurance agent starts to investigate.
Wittenberg
16-02-2015
Fine scfi, but lacking the right stuff to soar
A decent, fine looking flick that achieves much without over-relying on effects or spectacle. I thought it lacked some finesse, and felt like it reached for some deeper but didn't quite get a grasp. I was also very disappointment with the thing they needed the nuclear battery for.Corpse of Anna Fritz, The
Friends violate the corpse of a celebrity in the morgue, then something unexpected happens
Wittenberg
03-01-2024
An uncomfortable subject cleverly twisted into a decent thriller
Although there is obviously necrophilia, the movie manages to keep it watchable without wanting to take a shower afterwards. In fact, it turns into an original and really decent thriller.Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The
Hobbits reach the mountain and Bilbo confronts the dragon
Wittenberg
04-01-2014
Beautiful failure
You have to admire the sheer beauty and magnitude of this spectacle. But there is also a feeling of disappointment, as I cannot really get into this movie, feel for any of the characters, appreciate the campy slapstick action or take in the wash of special effects.Heat, The
Uptight FBI agent must work with streetsmart cop - both females this time.
Wittenberg
23-02-2014
as is
The feminine variation on the buddy-cop theme gives it a slight edge over the expected experience: funny but not hilarious, entertaining but not engrossing, good but not great.Raw (aka Grave)
Vegetarian is forced to eat meat during a haze - after which she develops an appetite for a special kind of flesh...
Wittenberg
16-09-2018
Tastes like chicken
Even though the premise is disturbing, it never crosses the line of becoming a dumb gorefest that solely relies on the shockeffect, which make this horror rather effective and interesting.Vortex
Through a rift in time, a detective can meet his murdered wife in the past, and try to catch the killer before it's too late.
Wittenberg
25-06-2023
Simple but sweet time travel conundrums
It's perhaps a bit tame, and guilty of picking and choosing only the time travels paradoxes it wants, but all in all we enjoyed this puzzler that mixes crime, time travel and a love-story into a sympathetic series.Horns
In the search to find the killer of his girl, a wrongfully accused man develops some handy devilish traits along the way
Wittenberg
16-03-2015
Orginal and brave
This movie strikes some nice chords as it wanders into pleasant absurdity. Gradually, a more standard crime story takes over, which is less appealing by comparison. Still, extra points for originality and courage.Pressure
Divers get stuck in a diving bell on the bottom of the ocean during a maintenance gig
Wittenberg
22-05-2016
Shame about the crew
Perfectly adequate in it's display of deep water fear and claustrophobia, but making all members chagrined assholes probably wasn't the best way to make me care.Doctor Strange
After cripling his hands in a car accident, a cocky surgeon seeks help in a mysterious Tibet cult where he gets involved in interdimensional wars
Wittenberg
01-10-2017
Scores in many fields but not in depth or true excitement
This superhero flick features some colorful and original footage, a healthy dose of - sometimes poorly timed - humor and fighting amidst awesome transforming cities that put Interception to shame. But despite the deep multidimensional theme, I found it strangely shallow and one-dimensional.I Saw the Devil
After his sister is murdered by a brutal serial killer, a cop hunts him down, nearly kills him then releases him to repeat the pattern
Wittenberg
29-12-2022
Hefty serial killer without much engagement
The serial killers methods are hefty and relentless, so you never feel sorry for the his painful fate. It's a good flick if you like serial killers and gore, but I didn't really feel involved mainly because the cop is such a sterile and robotic character.Unfriended
A single shot view of a computerscreen of a girl hanging out with friends on the web, when something dark from the past comes to haunt them
Wittenberg
04-09-2015
A novel and well executed horror idea
A bold idea that works surprisingly well and provided a unique scary movie. For sheer originality I wanted to rate this higher, but for that it would have needed more than these unappealing teen characters and a slightly more refined plot.From Beyond
Men built a device that allows dangerous beings from other dimensions to come to ours. A sexy psychiarist becomes interested.
Wittenberg
05-06-2022
A fun horror oldie
It's easy to smirk at this somewhat clumsy and overacted movie with a simplistic and sometimes odd story line. But I kind of enjoyed this quirky horror fantasy, with some practical effects that still pack a punch. Not all; some.Girl on the Third Floor, The
Man is revamping a house before his wife moves in, but the house has a sinister past
Wittenberg
12-11-2023
A remarkably framed horror
The main protagonist is a remarkably cartoonish and over-the-top character, which reminded me a bit of the Ash character from Evil Dead. While this horror has it's moment's, this mostly makes it akin towards comedy. Refreshing and quiet amusing perhaps, but not really terrifying.Red Sparrow
In order to care for her mother, a woman has no other choice but to join the Russian Seductive - I mean Secret - Service
Wittenberg
13-08-2019
Another fine spy movie
There's nothing wrong with it. It could even be quite good. But to me, all these spy femme fatale movies are so bloody similar and generic, like they al follow the same textbook. The 'seduction training school' was something that stood out, but seemed too absurd to add points to this.Bodies Bodies Bodies
Teens play a murder game in a desolate house all for themselves. Not before long, shit turns real and paranoia reaches extremes
Wittenberg
01-05-2023
Pretty cool contemporary whoddunit
The prospect of watching superhip Tiktok kids yelling stuff like ghosting and gaslighting while screaming and running through the house was not appealing to me. But I gotta say, these actors portray some pretty intense characters, adding to pretty intense, contemporary whodunnit film.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Valerian and Lauraline are asked to help save a giant space station, but discover a dark secret along the way
Wittenberg
08-08-2017
Beautifull, wonderfully sassy but utterly convoluted
For the first half I was able to just let the crazy bubbly actors and colorful nonsense be and enjoy the ride. But after she stuck her head in the jellyfish, he watched a strip show to gain access to a transformation suite, I got tired and bored of the endless barrage of convoluted STUFF going on.Galaxy of Terror
A rescue mission to a crashed spaceship makes the rescue crew face their deepest fears
Wittenberg
03-04-2024
A poor but amusing alien clone
Even if it is nowhere near as good, it steals a lot of scenery and creepiness form Alien, which is okay with me. It really is a poor-mans version of said movie, but in a fun and sympathetic way, and it manages to bring in some memorable scenes of it's own.Bad Milo
When people agitate this man, a demon comes out of his ass and eats them. No Shit.
Wittenberg
03-01-2014
Naughty and pleasantly bizarre
but the constant rectal suffering could make you nauseous.Last Duel, The
Story behind the last official duel of the middle ages, when there were almost no colors
Wittenberg
11-12-2021
Well made and interesting, but know it's basically lengthy love drama
What a great idea to explore what was behind these duels: Who were these people? What were they fighting for? And while the movie is made with much class and great acting, it still felt like a love-triangle-jealousy kind of thing which almost is a bit soapy at times.Monstrous
Woman and her son want to leave the past behind in a new house near a pond... but something lurks
Wittenberg
30-10-2022
Great reveal and vibe, but somehow didn't quite nail it
The reveal at the end, and some pondering on my part, made me realize this is actually a pretty clever movie. But the bubbly 50's colors and cartoonish acting of the mother, while creating a unique atmosphere, sort of diminished the scares - which were already a bit cliched.John Wick
The Russian mafia kills the dog of the wrong ex-hitman
Wittenberg
17-05-2015
Stylish violent action, if not a bit repetitive
A violent movie with a gloomy and sweaty atmosphere and bucket loads of style. After a while though, the endless shootouts, and the mobsters' tendency to run into the hitman's arms without shooting, got a bit tiresome.Midway
About the famous WW2 battle in the pacific, after Pearl Harbour
Wittenberg
23-12-2019
I feared worse
There's the inevitable movie cliches. The main gum-chewing hero was annoying as hell. But I like how his character changed as he was given responsibility, and the movie features plenty of well done and good looking battle scenes. Yet none of it really stuck as I left the theater.Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Hydra has infiltrated the safety of SHIELD, and there's a new enemy as well
Wittenberg
23-08-2014
A really mixed bag
It's more mature, confident and less hysteric than most superhero movies, due to restrained superpowers and lots of attention to the story. But, all characters are flat and unlikable, and the brawls are a bit tedious. This quality popcorn amusement feels like it could have been more than that.Atomic Blonde
Sexy superspy (with blond hair) is send to pre-wall Germany to recover a list of great importance
Wittenberg
20-01-2019
An over the top spy story with a cool sauce
With 80s music and a Berlin-wall zeitgeist, this movie has really cool atmosphere. I must also mention the extraordinary single-shot fighting scene (alas with not so convincing fighting). However, the typical, over complex, spy nonsense and her infinite skills and grasp were too much for me.Code 8
Man with electrical superpowers has no to choice but to use them for shady business so he can pay for his mother's medical bills
Wittenberg
01-08-2020
Solid but with some windowdressing
Overall this was quite solid and featured good acting and atmospherics. But ultimately the superpowers and cool airdrop-robots started to feel as window dressing, because they didn't really seem to matter for the development of the story, and a slightly underwhelming crime story was what remained.American Ultra
Nerdy intorverted guy suddenly gets amazing fighting skills when a mysterious woman contacts him
Wittenberg
07-12-2016
Sassy and snappy
A sassy and snappy little movie that successfully mixes humor, action and some mystery. It just never reaches soaring highs in any of those fields.Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
After getting fired and hitting rock bottom, the anchorman is given a change for a comeback at the first 24 hour newsstation
Wittenberg
29-12-2014
Many great laughs eventually fade away
I laughed out loud several times in the beginning, which is quite rare these these days. But as it retreats to it's story and morals, it looses much momentum and becomes a little basic yet again. I wonder if movies like these could just forget about the plot and just have fun the entire time.Imitation Game, The
The life and achievements of Alan Turing
RockmeNow
25-01-2015
Bit boring movie with good acting
The movie provides an overview of the impressive achievements of Alan Turing during World War 2, as well as aspects of his personal life afterwards. Great role by Cumberbatch, but the pace is rather slow and I actually almost fell asleep towards the end (although it was also rather late).Tusk
Vlogger stays at a man's mansion to do an episode on him. But the man has plans to turn his guest into something else.
Wittenberg
19-05-2023
Sad horror, but without real impact
It's definitely out of the ordinary. Partly body horror, but I also found something very sad about it. The overall feeling however, is that of a student joke - especially after the end scroll. Somehow all the misery sort of passes you by.Piranha 3D
Prehistoric piranhas attack horny party teens on boats and beaches
Wittenberg
22-05-2016
Quite good for what it is
Overall, this mixture of bad movie making, bloody horror, crap fx and boobs (and other genitalia) make for some for remarkably satisfying brainless popcorn entertainment.Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers
I think this is before the section 9 team assembled - and the major combats a hack of the entire traffic system
Wittenberg
25-01-2024
Like always, a really mixed experience
I have a strange relationship with Ghost in the Shell. Most of it I don't follow, and I might fall asleep numerous times during the tech and political babble. But it is also so irresistibly cool and tasty, often with splendid music, that I keep coming back to it. Like this episode.Upside Down
Two lovers, each on different but nearly touching planets with opposed gravities
Wittenberg
27-10-2013
West Side Story turned on it's head
It's a wonderful movie with a big heart, but the lovestory in it just doesn't quite reach the same level as the visuals and original ideas.La Nuée
Woman can barely support her family with a grashopper farm, until she finds out they yield better when fed blood
Wittenberg
07-08-2021
A sober animal horror that fails to push through
In a way, this is the eighties animal swarm horror movies re-imagined in a much more realistic, restrained and adult way. It works for the most part, but the same simple and slow atmosphere also had me yearning for some more excitement.Taeter City
In a future where criminals are turned into burgers, people hunt for an individual who seems immune to the controlling radiowaves. Or something.
Wittenberg
24-04-2024
A bizarre gore anarchy
Initially I was wondering if there was going to be any point to this, but gradually the continuous very gory executions, set against this totalitarian society with continuous advertisement for human meat.... somehow began to work. Very rebellious and sickening. For some, that is a plus.Oldboy
A man is held captive for 15 years for unknown reasons, and is out for revenge when he finally gets out.
Wittenberg
12-03-2023
curious revenge tale
A curious revenge tale that benefits from some surrealistic and disorienting elements. Highly original and quite brutal at times. But I must admit that none of it really stuck - i am having a hard time remembering it.Two days one night
A woman recovering from depression finds out she is going to lose her job, and starts fighting back
RockmeNow
13-02-2015
Okay
Slow paced movie with a rather straightforward plot, nevertheless managed to keep my attention. Interesting insight into moral issues that people are facing while struggling forward in current day society.1BR
Woman finally finds an appartment, but the local community holds dark secrets. Very dark.
Wittenberg
14-03-2021
It turns out, a decent horror thriller
My finger was resting on the stop button for the first 15 minutes, but then the story, performances and uncomfortable atmosphere materialized and made this a worthwhile movie indeed. May have been limited in budget, but played it out nicely.Ragnarok
A simple family moves into a small Norwegain town, not knowing they will wind up in an ancient mythological battle
Wittenberg
15-07-2023
A lovely idea loosing focus
The idea of dropping antihero's into an ancient mythological epos is great, and works well in the Norwegian small town atmosphere. But it's like they didn't really know what to do with it, so they resorted to a tedious environmental issue and teenage drama as the most prominent plot points.Ones Below, The
Happy and pregant couple has dito neighbours living below them, but things get vaul when those neighbours loose their baby
Wittenberg
07-01-2018
Good
A very decent, well acted and engrossing thriller with a good built-up.Euphoria
A woman dying of cancer goes to a secluded place where people with a similar fate come to spend their last days, and asks her sister to escort her
Wittenberg
03-03-2019
Good not great
It doesn't over-dwell in the misery, and the broken relationship between the two added an effective layer to it. But I thought acting was good but not great, and wondered if it could have been a more profound experience.Mad Max Fury Road
Mad max winds up helping a truckload of women escape the evil desert people towards the promised land
RockmeNow
15-01-2016
Was okay...
I liked the original Mad Max movies more....Wittenberg
01-11-2015
This was actually rather good
A great movie that is balanced right, looks tight and manages to maintain a sense of depth and style throughout the machine-flesh mayhem. I also liked how Max himself was a bit off, unconventional hero. A bit mad indeed, and therefore more interesting than your average hero.Olympus has Fallen
Terrorists take over whitehouse, fallen security agent comes to the rescue
Wittenberg
02-01-2014
The same old mistakes
A dark atmosphere and some hefty gung-ho warfare could have made this intense, were it not for the inevitable patriotism and flag waving, annoying Hollywood plot conveniences and stereotype terrorists (oh come on - nuclear launch codes, again?).Caligula
Caligula kills the emperor to take his place, and descents into a life orgies, paranoia, delusions of grandeur and his demise
Wittenberg
07-08-2022
Something embarrasing you keep looking at
The change of static scenery's and unapologetic overacting makes it feel theatric. The many explicit sex scenes mostly come across as clumsy and awkward, as does the jumpy, idiotic and embarrassing behavior of Caligula. Yes, embarrassing was my main sensation, but I have to admit I was intrigued tooMovies found: 1046 | max movies per page: 100 | Showing: 381 - 480
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