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The Matrix
Man wakes up to find that reality on earth is something quite different and dreadfull. Also: he is the one to do something about it.
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19-05-2013
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Cannot believe how cool this is
Fantastic and brilliantly executed blend of science fiction, mindbending, martial arts, philosophy, violent action and special effects, with a deep and mind provoking story to glue it all together.Gravity
When a spacewalk goes terribly wrong, astronauts need to find a way home
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RockmeNow
11-01-2014
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Completely blown away (even in 2D)!
Seeing is believing, incredible experience!![Wittenberg](images/users/10wittenberg.png)
Wittenberg
22-10-2013
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Breathtaking
Gorgeous visuals, breathtaking story and cinematics. Stunning.Kung Fu Panda
Against all odds, a big lazy panda is the chosen one to save a village from being overrun by an evil Kung Fu master Snow Leopard
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Wittenberg
04-03-2018
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A truly fantastic, or should I say perfect, animation
I recently saw this again and it struck me how perfect this movie is. The graphics, jokes, depth, tension, acting, action, folklore, story, wisdom, artwork, characters, music and flow are all perfection. It's all incredibly well balanced and doesn't overdo or patronize anything.Midsommar
Some kids, one heavily traumatized, visit a Swedish summer ritual. Gradually, the true terryfying nature of the festivities is revealed.
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Wittenberg
21-08-2019
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Horror redefined
More than the great acting, masterful built-up, gruesome imagery and deep, lasting sensation of dread, I guess it is more important to point out that this movie makes most other horrors seem like bland, generic, jump scare crap. This is unique, fresh and it still haunts me to this day.Interstellar
Earth is dying, so astronauts fly into a wormhole in search of new home
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Wittenberg
30-11-2014
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Stellar
A grandiose, delicate, stunning and truly stellar experience - with brains too. I thought it was let down somewhat by characters that walk and talk too much like only filmpeople do. Like explaining to each other what a wormhole is, not until they're freaking flying into one. And the music, my god!Casablanca
World war II, boy meets girl (again), Germans doing their bad-ass stuff, self-sacrifice and true love
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RockmeNow
07-12-2013
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Perfect movie for a sentimental mood
Obviously this movie is a classic according to 95% of the world population, but until today I never seemed to be in the right mood to actually start watching it. The first minutes it felt somewhat dated, but soon I was fully drawn into the story. Overall an immersive experience, a classic indeed!Wall-E
Humans have abandoned a badly polluted earth where one robot little tiresly tries to clean it up
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12-11-2021
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One of the best Pixarmovies
One of the best Pixar movies ever, rightfully praised for having almost no conversation and being about droids, yet still being a deeply touching, funny and engrossing. It is also dares to be a bit dark and cynical without ruining the mood. Brilliant.UP
Dredding a retirement home, an old man uses balloons to fly his home to South America for a longlost adventure
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Wittenberg
12-05-2018
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A Pixar Pinnacle
Only Pixar could have made a crazy, highly original story like this work so beautifully. It makes fun of the elderly yet respects them at the same time, it looks great and it features splendid music. A truly heartfelt gem and unique adventure.Alien
On their way back to earth, a spaceship investigates a distresscall from a planet
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31-10-2021
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Redefining
I am going to rate it sky high for redefining (space)horror, design and science fiction in general. It is iconic, but I have to admit anno 2021 it is actually, finally, starting showing signs of aging. My son wasn't too impressed nor terrified. Some of that is a legacy from our memories.The Good Dinosaur
In an alternate universe, where dinos weren't extinct and humans are the pets, the two of them are destined to embark on an adventure to find home
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28-12-2015
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Gorgeously rendered survival and friendship story
Contrasting with the somewhat simplistically drawn dino's, the details and shattering beauty of the scenery is unreal. This, combined the wonderfully weird animals and a heartfelt and profound (albeit not quite original) story, gives a grandiose animation movie.A Dark Song
Grieving woman isolates hersef with an expert to perform a dark ritual so she may see her diseased son one more time
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Wittenberg
05-02-2022
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Elevated and unique horror
I love the concept of how they are real, fallible human beings meticulously trying to get this ritual to work over the course of weeks, getting more frustrated, breakable and delusional in the process. The supernatural elements are subtle and open to interpretation. Fantastic.Sunshine
On a spacemission to reignate the sun, one ordeal leads to another when they decide to make a small change in the missionplan
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Wittenberg
15-06-2013
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Beauty and class can outshine anything
This amount of loopholes and illogical elements in the plot would have crippled most movies. But Sunshine is so beautiful, classy and exciting that it outshines them easily. I also love the self aware, scientific-ethical attitude of the crew.Blade Runner 2049
A more advanced android hunts down the older models, finding out things he wasn't supposed to along the way
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Wittenberg
26-11-2017
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Ladies and gentlemen: a sequel that's better than the original
It's got the same visual style but vastly more beautiful and elaborate. It's got the same synth-music but it is thicker and more intense. It's still a slow mover but more engrossing while doing so. It's got similar story elements but it's deeper. So like, it's better!Wreck-It Ralph
Computergame figure is tired of being the badguy, and sets out to do good in other computer arcade games.
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Wittenberg
18-02-2013
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Warm pixels
A unique blast full of color, wonderfully diverse and funny characters, imaginative locations, a rich story line and heartfelt characters. Quite an achievement to have pixels steal your heart this way.The Wolf of Wall Street
Fraudulent stock broker for whom the sky seems the limit eventually loses his family and fortune
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RockmeNow
21-01-2014
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Convincing view on Wall Street life to the extreme
Memorable movie that provides a surprising but convincing view on the extreme life style of the (hopefully) atypical stock broker Jordan Belfort. At times it is difficult not to like the main character, while at the same time feelings of disgust may surface as well. Worth the 3 hour watch!Moana (aka Vaiana)
Against the orders of the tribe, a native pacific island girl sets sails to sea to bring back the liveforce that got lost in a divine quarrel
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15-01-2017
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Wished I was there
Another fantastic and original animation with gorgeous tropical scenery and oceans, excellent characters, laughs and it also manages to reach inside. Even the moral lessons and songs were fine by me.The Witch (The VVitch)
Exiled to live at the edge of a forest, a deeply religeous family is terrorized by a witch which causes them to turn on each other as well
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02-08-2016
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Effective through authenticity
It's not necessarily scary like jump scare horror, but the outstanding depiction of the Puritan life and language, together with restrained but terrifying witchcraft make for one of the better horrors of recent times.Frozen
A princess has to save her sister the queen, who has uncontrollable magical freezing abilities and brought disaster to her kingdom.
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26-01-2014
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Already a classic
A gem. Loaded with great moments, beautiful songs, heartfelt emotion and it looks stunning. My boys ranked it number one, despite their general disapproval of anything princes-related.![RockmeNow](images/users/9dennis.png)
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15-01-2014
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Beautifully animated modern fairytale
This one has the whole package: incredible graphics, lovable characters and convincing storytelling. Though I am not a big fan of main characters singing in movies like this, it did not disturb me too much....Tenet
A special agent is ask to assist in a mysterious mission to prevent WW3, for which he encounters things that go back in time
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Wittenberg
03-09-2020
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The most audacious and genius movie ever, but does that mean enjoybale
Clearly we have another Nolan gem on our hands, in terms of visuals, music and the mind blowing story. Initially I wondered if the complexity was just too much, getting in the way of enjoyment. But as it starts to digest in days after, you begin to grasp the sheer genius and audacity of this.Blonde
The (miserable) live of Marilyn Monroe
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Wittenberg
27-01-2023
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Beautiful bad trip
I was not particularly interest in her backstory, and expected a long biography with loud fifties music to claim authenticity. Instead, this turned out a highly artistic, dreamy and beautiful bad trip that I found very gripping and mesmerizing. Suitable for non-fans.Time Lapse
Three friends discover a device that takes a photo of their house everyday at eight o clock.... tomorrow
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Wittenberg
17-01-2016
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Hats off to the minds that can cook up a story like this
A mind boggling story that continuously left me balancing on whether I was aboard or not, and had me drawing diagrams the next morning. And as if the story weren't complex enough, their is still room for an additional twist at the end too. Very clever.Die Hard
Evil people hijack a skycraper with everyone it, but they didn't take into account one brave cop making a stand
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13-03-2018
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Still awesome
Still an immensely enjoyable and exciting action movie that set a standard with style, action and humor that has never really been surpassed.Kung Fu Panda 2
The furious five must stop an evil peacock with weapons that could destroy China and Kung Fu, and Po goes searching for his roots
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Wittenberg
09-04-2021
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Still goosebumps
It is literally and figuratively a bit dark at times, but it still reaches the very high standards of it's predecessor. Funny and exciting on the one hand, but very touching and heartfelt when need be. It has not one but several scenes that give a grown man like me goosebumps - every single time.Fury
The endeavours of an American tank team on German soil near the end of WWII
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28-10-2014
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Incredibly intense and tighyl shot
For a moment or so, I thought I noticed some story/character things to whine about. But the brutal, loud, incredibly tightly shot and exhilarating combat scenes made me forget all about that. Also proves that there's still merit in the 'rooky joins the team' story.Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Human survivors of a global virus outbrake need access to a dam, but this is the realm of the apes
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31-07-2014
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Strong and proud
This movie is like the apes in it: strong, proud, majestic, thrilling and mystical. Very well balanced stuff. My only gripe is that the apes started talking too much with needlessly accurate grammar. The little words and hand signs were more impressive.Nebraska
A son goes on a trip with his dementing father who thinks he won a million dollar
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10-01-2015
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A movie to remember
Touching and impressive movie about unfillfilled dreams, both the complexity and simplicity of growing old, and the love of a son for his fatherPoor Things
A scientist revives a woman, who then explores the world and herself through the eyes of a child
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14-02-2024
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An irresistably bizarre and unqiue movie
A wildly bizarre but incredibly rich movie, that is beautiful to look at, features amazing characters, is surprisingly funny and is simply unlike anything else - without being arrogant about it.Star Trek into Darkness
The pursuit of a terrorist into Klingon space gets the Enterprise into trouble
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17-09-2015
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A great action-packed movie
Lots of action, space ships and great visuals, which just happen to take place in the Star Trek universe (but nevertheless also highly accessible to non-trekkies)![robocop](images/users/9robocop.png)
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24-09-2013
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Avatar
Humans try to plunder the planet Pandora for it's valuable minerals, but the native inhabitants will protect theplanet and their way of live
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27-12-2022
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An epic mix
Like me, Cameron has a passion for nature, magical creatures, peace and harmony, but also likes hardcore scifi ships, mechs and guns fighting a macho testosterone war. Somehow it works together, in a beautiful, lively and stunning epic that also manages to connect emotionally.The Dallas buyers club
A macho man with hiv (illegally) starts selling alternative medication to help fellow hiv sufferers
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29-01-2014
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And the oscar for actor in a leading role goes to....
Great indepth acting by McConaughey (who apparently also did some serious preparation by not eating much during the preceding year) , in a compelling movie based on a true story. Oscar winning material!Dunkirk
On the rescue efforts to save thousands of soldiers are trapped in Dunkirk in WW2
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27-08-2017
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A superb movie that makes you anxious to get off that beach too
Has a unique atmosphere, with a focus not so much on horror but more on the continuous ominous threat. The imagery on seas, land and in the air is outstanding, and I must also mention the extraordinary music that makes you tremble with fear for almost the entire movie.1917
Two soldiers are ordered to leave the WWI trenches and head into German territory to deliver a crucial message
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26-01-2020
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Unique and terrific war movie
Part of me wished the 'single shot' peculiarity wasn't part of the hype, because you start paying attention to it and get drawn out rather than into the story. But it still contributes massively to a unique vibe and flow of this terrific war movie.Whiplash
Ambitious young jazz drummer is pushed over the edge by a conductor with extreme teaching practices
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01-02-2015
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Is that blood on your drum kit?
Great acting and synergy in an overwhelming movie about ambition, musical craftmanship, perseverance, and achieving ones dreams. Must see, not only for musicians!Star Wars: The Force Awakens
A map to the location of vanished Luke skywalker causes good and bad to hunt down one another, and a new giant new planet killer device lurks.
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03-01-2016
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And the saga continues!
This incredible movie fully lives up to the expectations. Prepare to be sucked into the star wars universe right from the start. The storyline of the initial 3 star wars movies is partially re-used with the offspring of the initial characters in the lead. Nevertheless, I enjoyed every minute of it!![Wittenberg](images/users/8wittenberg.png)
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30-12-2015
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A great, big bad continuation of a great movie
A wonderful blast that looks and feels fantastic, and adds some nice designs and elements to the Star Wars universe. The story though, felt more like an ode to the originals rather adding a lot to it. Building an even bigger deathstar thing was cheap.Jacob's Ladder (1990)
In search for reality
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hente
10-10-2013
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An unsettling study on the layers of reality
One of those movies where you wish you could intervene and wake up the main character from his dream-in-a-dream-in-a-dream-in-a-nightmare.Elysium
Man fights his way up to a spacehaven for the wealthy, so he can get cured from a disease.
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24-11-2013
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Action packed scifi
This movie adds a whole new dimension to the term bullet time (great scene on how to shoot up robots for dummies). The story line is somewhat overly dramatic at times, but man... the action and visuals are impressive!![Wittenberg](images/users/9wittenberg.png)
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18-08-2013
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A very intense, thick a great looking science fiction action flick.
A treat for action scifi enthusiasts. Wonderful designs, fine acting, cool robots and ships and a high paced adrenaline story.No Country for Old Men
A sherrif, hunter and hitman get involved when a bag of money is left after a deadly showdown in the desert
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30-12-2014
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Intense movie
This movie sucks you right in, forces the viewer to smell the desert and all the rotten things that will happen later on. Great acting, intense experience...![Wittenberg](images/users/8wittenberg.png)
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21-09-2014
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Hot and involving
The Texas desert heat oozes of the screen, as does a firework display of class acting. The slow pacing only contributes to the constant feeling of stress and dredd of things to come.It Follows
Girl has unknown people walking slowly but straight at her
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07-02-2016
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Scores in many fields
The seemingly simple story in this little marvel is told with style and confidence, supported by a nice cast, good music and great camera work, and manages to be scary without over-relying on the same old cliches. Unique and refreshing.The Karate Kid
After moving to California with his mother, a boy gets beaten up regularly.. until it the local handyman teaches him karate
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02-06-2019
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Still stands like a crane
It may be a bit slow by today's standards, but this masterfully serves to let us grow attached to the wonderful lead characters, get involved in the story and training and then, after all those years, still have goosebumps during the finale.2010: The Year We Make Contact
A russian spaceship takes along some americans to investigate what happened to HAL, the Discovery and the monolith
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31-07-2023
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An exciting continuation
While it is perhaps not as mysterious and far-reaching as 2001, this still is an exciting sci-fi epic. It may be different, but it's story fits the narrative perfectly, and features some awesome setpieces, effects and characters. Mind you: even in diminished form the story is still captivating.The Signal
Computer hackers hunt down a rival hacker. But their roadtrip brings them to something much more mysterious and unearthly.
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Wittenberg
03-01-2015
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A pleasant surpise
Well this is nice! A very stylish movie with a tasteful combination of science fiction, mystery, fine acting and suspense. Accompanied by wonderful music throughout.Skinamarink
Dark and grainy footage of two toddlers trying to make it through the night when the house gets weird, and their parents disappear
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12-04-2023
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Quite brilliant if the concept clicks with you
A very demanding movie, both in terms of pacing and visuals, but I was impressed. My interpretation is that it shows horror experienced through the eyes of people who have not yet learned the normal scares or panic adults would have. Scary, uneasy, touching, quite brilliant and totally unique.The Revenant
After being left for dead and betrayed after a bear attack, a man must defeat nature and other dangers to make it home and take revenge
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15-03-2016
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Big
A majestic and profound experience that is beautifully shot. Personally I wasn't able to connect fully with the main character, as he is mostly a puffing and groaning wild man, but that's a minor quibble.Irreversible
Told in reverse order, a guy is out for revenge when his girlfriend is brutally raped
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15-03-2022
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Very distrubing and very well done
Why do people make movies like this? Why do I watch it? Why do I rate it favorably? It's hard to understand, but somehow it made sense. The audacious cinematography, the sickening feeling it evokes, and the acting in very long (albeit unbearable) shots are just unique and a a class apart.L'année dernière à Marienbad (1961)
Man meets woman, woman meets man, or perhaps they didn't
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hente
10-10-2013
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Time and place are no longer certain
As we are constantly cheating our memories, actual life becomes a guessing game in this stylish movie. Ultimately, all movies are addressing space and time. This one adds to the mystery like a photo of a photographer. Over-aged? How can time be dismissed as being too old? Call it matured...Chronicle
Found footage of teenagers developing superpowers
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19-02-2013
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Unique approach to what superpowers would be like
Real people with some superpowers are more exciting than superpeople with massive superpowers. Nice effects too.Lego Movie
The insignificant life of a lego nobody turns on it's head when he is the chosen one to act against evil plans that threaten lego world
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Wittenberg
16-02-2014
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Fantastic frantic
Could have gone wrong in many ways, but did not. Loaded to the brim with action, jokes, fantastic visuals and brilliant 'real' animation. I did think it was a little to nervous and restless, and overcomplicated for kids to follow comfortably.Bird Box
Woman tries to bring two kids to a save haven in a world overrun by a suicide pandamonium
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Wittenberg
02-01-2019
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Original and exhilarating
My goodness: a highly original (not withstanding the similar 'The Happening'), strongly acted and nail-biting movie that is very well put together. Those are not easy to come by these days. It once again shows the strength of NOT showing or explaining everything and anything.Avatar: The Way of Water
When the evil skypeople return to Pandora, JakeSully and his family seek shelter amongst the water tribe
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30-12-2022
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Too much of a good thing is still a good thing?
My predominant emotion was that it was too much. Too many magical animals, too much action, too much family values, too much Pandora, too much awe. Make no mistake though; This is still a huge achievement and a unrivaled spectacle that is a feast for the eyes and ears.Chernobyl
A pretty accurate miniseries about the nuclear catastrophy
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07-06-2020
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Seriously good
Grim and sober, never succumbing to cheap thrills or green glow. Featuring strong acting and fanatic attention to historically accurate details. Apparently it still is not always exactly what went down, but the fact that it made me read up about this accident is a compliment in itself.Movies found: 1078 | max movies per page: 50 | Showing: 1 - 50
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