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Jupiter Ascending
Ordinary girl is destined to play a crucial role in intergalactic dynasties and their plans to harvest earth
Wittenberg
11-02-2015
Wonderful space entertainment with some non-lethal flaws
Sure there are problems; it doesn't really enter your heart, and the frantic action can be hard and tiring to follow. Make no mistake though, as this is a grand deluxe space opera spectacle with a story, design, scale, characters and fantasyworld to rival Starwars.The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
An office nobody frequently gets lost in his daydreams, but for a last assignement and a love interest, his adventures must become real
Wittenberg
13-04-2014
Wonderfull movie that had even more potential
Great idea, beautifully done in a movie with a big heart. I thought the pacing was not quite right and it could/should have been even more magical.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.Dead Pool
Dead Pool is off to avenge his creator (sure the superhero skills are cool but what it did to his skin, not so much)
Wittenberg
20-11-2016
Refreshingly nasty
With his bad mouth, self awareness, humor and ultra cool action scenes, Dead Pool is a breath of fresh air amidst his unbearably boring Marvel colleagues. Story wise, it could step up a bit though as that felt shallow and plain.The Conjuring 2
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.Self/less
Terminally ill man signs up for his inner self to be transfared to younger body... they got from... where exactly?
Wittenberg
24-01-2016
A very decent in between scifi with good ideas
Original science fiction mystery that gradually evolves into an action thriller. It is quite nice indeed, but could have hit harder by exploring this profound premise and what it might do to people mentally.The lighthouse
Man gets a job at a lighthouse, but the isolation, darkness and mad supervisor can only lead to madness
Wittenberg
28-03-2021
Depressing, in a good way
Gloomy and dark, with a well constructed sense of desolation. You can almost smell the humidity and feel the suffocating scenery. Acting is intense if not a bit over, but somehow it seems right for this movie.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.A Serbian Film
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.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.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.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.Blame!
In a world where strange entities keep building endless structures and annihilating humans, a mysterious man may be a saviour
Wittenberg
30-10-2023
A cool anime deserving a better title
This oddly titled anime features some beautiful and moody drawings, exiting action, great music and snappy sound effects. On top of that, the story has some depth and interest, so this added up to a rather enjoyable package.Ghost in the Shell
Cyborg police officer is threatened by an entity from within her hardware
Wittenberg
08-05-2016
Dialogues not overly succesful, but the rest is
The dialogue can by long, stiff and unnatural. But the wonderful imagery, music, mysterious atmosphere and mesmerizing scenes of future Japan still make it an intriguing experience.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!Nymphomaniac II
The nymph carries on to tell her live story to her new analytic friend
Wittenberg
10-08-2015
Dark and unpleasant but somehow very relevant too
Darker than the previous one, (even) more difficult to digest too. But something about it feels relevant and it is quite an intense experience that keeps you gazing in awe.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?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.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.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.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....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.Us
A family is assaulted in their vacation home by... themselves?
Wittenberg
26-03-2019
An interesting horror that is adequately scary
An original, gripping and quite tense horror movie that had me talking and pondering long after it was finished... which is a good thing that I find increasingly rare. I just thought that it felt short on being truly scary or under the skin, the way I thought it would be.Eraserhead
A man finds out he is the father of a hideous baby creature, but there are probably better ways to decribe this movie
Wittenberg
04-08-2023
Still a a bizarre and tatsy nugget
I can see how this blew people's minds to become a cult classic of surreal body horror. Nowadays some of the shock value is gone, but it is still a unique, weird and unsettling experience... all in a good way of course!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!Suspiria (2018)
Talented ballet dancer is accepted in a mysterious danceschool, were something occult is going on
Wittenberg
25-05-2019
Uneasy
While not as deeply disturbing as the of hype would make you believe, it was uneasy for sure. I liked it; photography was beautiful, and the slow tension and mystery keeps you hooked. But at the same time, I was slightly disappointed for not requiring therapy afterwards.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.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.Menesker Insolent
Two couples on vacation have to deal with each other. And the end of the world.
Wittenberg
22-09-2023
Cheeky fun
A remarkable and witty comedy with pleasant colors and humor, funny characters and a cheeky story. A nice surprise.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.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.The Invitation
Introvert man is invited to a party, at which something feels not quite right
Wittenberg
03-06-2018
Party sucked, movie did not
One of those movies that plays out in a single place with a single group of people, and a good one at that. The main goal of slowly building up a feeling of discomfort and anxiety to resolve what's going on is successfully achieved by the fine actors, story and no frills.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.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.Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway
Didn't really understand it. After a heroic rescue from terrorists, a guy is stuck with a myserious woman. Also, robots.
Wittenberg
26-07-2021
A mature and pretty Anime, with some problems
While there are some anime annoyances, like bizarre behavior of all females, this had quite a mature, restrained atmosphere in which the Gundam action was secondary. I couldn't quite follow it, but was impressed by some gorgeous visuals (like nature and downtown cities) as well as the music.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.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.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.Mountain
A documentary that explores our relationship with mountains
Wittenberg
04-03-2023
A poetic analysis
Instead of a dry analytic approach, it chooses a more poetic blend of music, philosophic narration and plenty of spectacular images. Very beautiful, but I remained on my couch nonetheless. And while the sport scenes are probably rightfully part of the story, they felt a bit dissonant to me.Grave of Fireflies
A brother and his little sister try to make it through the bombardments of worldwar 2
Wittenberg
22-10-2023
Honest and sad
A sad and sober story without much window dressing, instead focusing on these kids and their innocence, and heart shattering daily tasks of looking for shelter and food. I wasn't as destroyed by it as some viewers apparently were, but that's just because I have no emotions.Finding Dory
It's actually more like "Finding Dory's Parents"
Wittenberg
31-12-2019
For a sequel, this seems about right!
While it won't yield the awe of the first one, simply because we are used to it, I'd say it quite successfully finds a balance between delivering what made the first one so good, and introducing a new story, plenty of memorable moments and some new fun characters.Touch Me Not
I think it's about a woman trying to break through her fear of intimacy
Wittenberg
07-05-2023
Experimental sexual therapy
No, it's not soft erotica as the description might seem to suggest. Instead, it is an experimental, wandering movie that explores the meaning of sexuality to remarkable people. Cold due to the bright lights and analytical style, yet intimate by letting us in.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.Leave the World Behind
A family on vacation find themselves cut off from the rest of the world, with an increasingly horryfying realization that something terrible is happening
Wittenberg
09-01-2024
A thrillride
All in all a really satisfying movie that draws you in by feeding you small chunks of the puzzle without overdoing or spoiling it. Interesting characters, interesting and well paced story.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.Tremors
Texas country folk dealing with massive worm-like creatures attacking their tiny town
Wittenberg
25-05-2019
Cheesy at it's best
Even when it was made, it already was silly, cheesy and ridiculous as can be. But it also managed to be an irresistible and charming combination of fun and dumb action that make it a classic. Every time I stumble upon it, I just cannot switch it of.The Invisible Man
Woman escapes her tirant husband, but he comes back to haunt her in ways she did not see coming. Mwuaha.
Wittenberg
15-11-2020
Classy version
It's at it's best when it patiently explores the uncanny feeling of someone being in your house, without resorting to cheesy effects of cheap scares. Later on it turns into more gimmicky cat-and-mouse affair, but still with plenty of class. Great lead actress, too!Movies found: 1042 | max movies per page: 50 | Showing: 186 - 235
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