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Quiet Place Part Two, A
Apart from a flashback, a seamless continuation of part one, in which the family is trying to find a safe place
Wittenberg
28-07-2021
Just as good as part one
A worthy sequel in that it really offers the same level of acting, nailbiting tension and heartfelt performances. Clearly one of the better horrors of the last few years.Dune: Part Two
Paul joins the Fremen on Arakis. Some say he is the chosen one to lead their cause.
Wittenberg
10-04-2024
An epic epic
This part spends more time on the characters and the tribe rituals, but there is also epicness in large quantities, making this a massive joy to simply experience. But I have to say, there's still something preventing it from truly knocking your socks off.American Hustle
Con man and con woman doing a lot of conning, with Feds, politicians and mobsters involved
RockmeNow
17-01-2014
Great acting in a movie filled with conning
Conning, trickery, treason and seduction with a thin layer of comedy showing through occasionally, in a balanced movie with great acting by the main charactersJoker
How Joker, you know - Batman's nemesis, came to be
Wittenberg
31-10-2021
Exactly what Joker's origin story deserves
It's done right. You can feel the man sliding off, the transformation is plausible and understandable, it's not simplistic right and wrong, and I sympathized with him. The movie also features beautifully lit scenery and of course world class acting.Beaver, The
Depressed man finds therapy by talking to himself using a beaver handpuppet
Wittenberg
25-02-2013
Can I say 'great' about this much depression?
Even the premise of this movie gets you depressed, but it was a fine piece of work - courtesy of the actors in this.Eyes of my Mother, The
When her mother is killed during a home invasion, the daughter grows up isolated to develop increasingly strange and sadastic ways
Wittenberg
02-01-2023
Not for everyone perhaps, a delicacy
It has a unique atmosphere that is dark, sad and macabre, even of the blood won't show red in the black and white execution.Captain Philips
An American cargo ship gets hijacked by Somali pirates (Arrr matey!)
Wittenberg
09-03-2014
Nailbiting, sweaty and genuine experience
Maybe it is a tad too long, but for sure this is a compelling, griping and intense experience.RockmeNow
01-02-2014
Boats, pirates and a psychological battle between two captains
Highly recommended movie, at first glance simply about the hijacking of a cargo ship. But it also conveys a deeper message by implying the complex situation in many African countries, where the difference between right and wrong is not always that clear. Authentic acting by Tom Hanks.Life of Pi
After a shipwreck, boy is stuck on a lifeboat with wild animals as he sails into a trippy journey
Wittenberg
24-05-2013
wonderful journey
Intriguing mix of hardship and fantasy storytelling. Unique, brave and utterly beautiful.Inside Out
5 separate emotions in a girls' head are trying to keep it together when she and her parents move to a new city
Wittenberg
31-07-2015
Unique, emotional, courageous and wonderful
One of the most unique, brave and original movies ever to come out of a major animation studio. A collage of symbolism en abstractions that is still child-friendly and a great experience. It made me cry as well, which I needed to hide from popcorn munching kiddies all around me in the theater.Memoria
Woman occasionally hears a sound that noone else does, and sort of wanders about trying to figure it out
Wittenberg
22-08-2022
Not suitable for jitterbugs, quite magical for the rest of us
This will put you to the test, as it consist entirely of static shots that take an eternity and in which very little appears to happen. It may be a bit arrogant and pretentious (and boring?) at times, but the setup also constitutes a serene, mysterious and hypnotic atmosphere that is very special.House that Jack Built, The
A serial killer collecting the bodies in a freezer, and also trying to build a house
Wittenberg
11-11-2022
A shocker with depth
Jack's methods are not slick, but somewhat insecure and clumsy, which only adds to a the morbid sensation of watching going about his work and dragging around corpses. His constant dialogues with his conscience (?) and the peculiar use of stock footage elevates this movie from just being a shocker.Witcher, The
Man with witch mutations roams the land for work (slaying monsters), but then destiny crosses his path
Wittenberg
26-01-2020
Different and diverse
I needed about two episodes to get into it, but then I really was enjoying the very diverse adventures, the interesting and colorful characters, the exciting fantasy world, the sizzling hot nudity, and the way the characters started to cross each others paths. Or was I just mesmerized by Yennifer?Covenant, The
An American soldier's life in Afghanistan is saved by a local translator, a debt he gets to pay back.
Wittenberg
14-03-2024
Good and gripping
A good war movie with some tense moments, good performances and a gripping story of debt and friendship. I was quite moved by it. Only their perfect aim, especially compared to the Taliban's, was a bit dissapointing.Babadook, The
Widow is trying to get by with her needy son when she also releases a shadowy presence in her house by reading a strange childrens book
Wittenberg
02-02-2019
Succesful on multiple levels
Even more than the restrained and tasteful horror story, I was impressed by the suffocating and agonizing experience of watching her slide into insanity, due to sleep deprivation, desperation and social seclusion. It's sad, original, scary and intense. Bravo.Big Hero 6
Talented young inventor must befriend (and upgrade) a clumpsy medical robot in order to save the world from his own invention
Wittenberg
26-12-2016
Excellent
A fantastic animation that is spot on with exiting action, great visuals, humor and it is not afraid to reach some deeper emotions as well.Birdman
A former action film hero wants to be recognised as serious actor in his own broadway play, meanwhile his world seems to be falling apart
Wittenberg
19-06-2016
Quiet something
A unique movie displaying a wealth of class-A acting by the entire cast, together with amazing camerawork literally floating through the clever script, backup up a great musical score.RockmeNow
02-02-2015
Surrealistic flight with the birdman
This movie balances on the ambiguous line between arthouse and mainstream films. Surrealistic and flatout weird at times, but also insightfull, captivating and refreshing. I enjoyed this movie, to my own surprise :)Melancholia
Depressed woman and somewhat disjointed family retreat to a luxury countryhouse on a golfcoarse to get ready for a planet flyby
Wittenberg
28-06-2014
The beauty of sadness
This slow, depressing but fascinating study makes global disaster 10 times more profound than Armageddon ever did.hente
11-10-2013
Earth is about to collide with another planet
Astro-nerds will stumble over the technical flaws in this visual treat. Not a movie to watch any time of the day or night but only when you feel down and mellow wanting to go all the way into yourself. Lesson: only the depressed can help us in times of disaster because they have nothing to loose.Her
A man in the foreseeable future starts dating his operating system after the painful separation from his wife
Wittenberg
16-08-2014
True love
Part of me wished the artificial intelligence and the relationship evolved more slowly, more bumpy, more clumpsy. But it still stands as a unique love story, that actually evokes that bubbly love feeling amidst a cold digital context. Johansson's irresistible voice is a master stroke too.RockmeNow
28-01-2014
Relationships in the digital era 2.0
An interesting movie on the role technology plays, and might play in the near future, in human life. Including a redefinition of relationships, love, emotions and ultimately the consciousness debate is touched upon as well. If you managed to finish this review, you might just like the movie ;)Wild
A woman goes on a hike to deal with her troubled past...
Wittenberg
24-04-2015
Honest and beautiful, but not profound
A sympathetic idea and story that is naturally acted and shot. It's all served in a simple, straightforward way, albeit at the cost of not quite nailing the deeper ends. I also didn't 'feel' the sheer length of this journey.RockmeNow
23-01-2015
Let's go for a walk
Previous trauma, physical exhaustion, perseverance and overcoming ones past all blended into a nice movie portraying a woman on a serious hike. Also teaches you why you shouldn't buy shoes that are too small....SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, The
The recipe for krabburgers gets lost, so Spongebob and friends must travel above the surface to find it.
RockmeNow
17-02-2015
Hilarious fun in the sponge bob universe!
Great movie for both kids and parents, with impressive 3d effects enhancing the overall experience. Do not try to touch the soap bubbles with cannon balls (just to warn you)....Wittenberg
08-02-2015
Whack!
Of course you have to GET the hysteria and oddity that is Spongebob. But if you do, you're in for a funny and whacky movie bursting with colors and pleasant anarchy. Incidentally, the 3D version features some of the the most effective and sharpest looking 3D yet!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!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.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.Yogen (aka Premonition)
Man receives pieces of newspaper accurately predicting doom, beginning with the death of his daughter
Wittenberg
24-05-2023
Adept mystery/horror
The movie has an interesting story to tell, tells it well and has quite a spooky atmosphere that calmly but inescapably is woven through it. Perhaps the man's constant frustrated expression were a bit monotonous, but that is just nitpicking.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.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.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.Skyfall
This time it's an inside job aiming for M and MI6 headquarters
Wittenberg
09-11-2013
Dark Bond
A solid, slick and quite dark episode. Something remains, however, that keeps Bond films from rising above being good.Even Horizon
A space rescue team heads out for a mysterious spaceship that suddenly reappears after having been lost, coming back from a dark and unknown place.
Wittenberg
15-05-2024
A horror scifi classic
After re-watching this classic, I found it was a bit goofy at times, and the story, despite the deep theme, was actually quite plain: they want to get on the ship, then they want to get off. However, this still is one of the best and most entertaining combinations of horror and scifi you can find.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.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.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.Upstream Color
Woman is force drugged some sort of maggot. From there on, you figure it out.
Wittenberg
24-10-2014
Unique experience if you're up for it
Confusing, strange and distant. But at the same time, by shutting the viewer completely out, you can just observe like a fly on the wall, and become intrigued in the process. Did I sound like I swallowed the maggot just there?Teeth
A girl finds she has teeth in her vagina (there's actually a name for that too: Vagina testada)
Wittenberg
26-02-2023
Surprisingly good
Oh my, what kind of movie can possibly come out of this? A pretty good one, apparently! I was pleasantly surprised by an effective mix of drama, horror and humor. It takes itself seriously with becoming heavy handed, and even has some good cinematographic moments in there too.Gokseong aka The Wailing
A cop is facing myserious evil possessions of people in his village, not in the least of his daughter
Wittenberg
18-10-2023
An eloborate and moody horror
All in all a pretty good horror with some interesting approaches and an effective gloomy and rainy atmosphere. I liked how the main protagonist is a bit dopy instead of an unrealistic superhero. The story is a bit allover the place though.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.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.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.Skyscraper
Man is going to save his family from the highest skycraper in the word. On fire. With one leg. With crooks inside.
Wittenberg
27-01-2019
The fun to be had!
No doubt we could make a long list of things that are dumb or preposterous about this movie. But I thought they nailed that lovely vibe of action-disaster movies of yesteryear, and I honestly can't think of a recent movie that made me enjoy myself and sit on the edge of my seat like this one!Rogue One
How the rebels stole the plans for the Death Star
Wittenberg
18-12-2016
Staying loyal to the franchise has it's drawbacks
Despite exquisite action scenes and many memorable Starwars moments, something felt tired. How many dramatic Vader entrances must I care for? How many nameless (and still incompetent) stormtroopers killed? How many shields disabled just in time? How much dangling in high shafts?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.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.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.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.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!"Mission Impossible: Fallout
Some nuclear threat
Wittenberg
05-05-2023
Good stuff if you accept the gist
This time, I was prepared and ready for layers of over-the-top plot twists that are not what you thought, yet happened perfectly according to someone's plan, which was also part of another plan. And once that is your mindset, you have yourself a highly amusing, high octane spy action thriller.Jurassic World
In order to keep the customers coming, the parc scientists built a new kind of dinosaur. Of course it stays happily in it's cage!
Wittenberg
31-03-2016
Worthy addition, great adventure
The awe and excitement of seeing realistic lifesize dino's on the screen may never be what is once was, but this movies still manages to capture the highly entertaining and plain fun adventure vibe of the franchise. Good 3D too.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.Movies found: 1046 | max movies per page: 50 | Showing: 136 - 185
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