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The Man from Earth (2007)
Amazed by the stupidity
While I respect all art forms, I feel compelled to share my thoughts after reading several positive reviews praising this movie. One major issue for me was the lack of consideration for the possibility of death by accidents, even if we entertain the idea of improved genetic mutation. Its not possible for someone to avoid accidents for 14,000 years. The caveman should have figured out that he was obviously immortal. Additionally, the sudden acceptance of the outlandish story by the professors, coupled with the exaggerated reactions of characters like the religious woman crying and others becoming enraged, borders on the absurd and could have been better executed as satire. The film lacks any meaningful philosophical depth and fails to provoke thought. Furthermore, the inclusion of the Jesus narrative felt unnecessary and only detracted from the already faltering plot. Overall, I found the film lacking in coherence and missed opportunities for deeper exploration of its themes.
Lover Stalker Killer (2024)
Wild turn of events!
It's an interesting documentary that explores a severe case of stalking to the point that if it were a movie, it would be hard to believe. It also illustrates the dangers of online dating, where you never know the true personality of a person. Although it took a long time to solve, the authorities working on the case did a great job, especially the tech expert who dedicated himself so much that he refused to have brain surgery until he solved the case. He was the main reason the case was solved. The documentary is engaging, with many interesting twists and turns that I won't talk about to avoid giving spoilers, but I do recommend watching it.
Rökkur (2017)
Simply Amazing!!
If I had to explain what scres me in horror movies the answer is: everything this movie does. You get familiar with the characters, you root for them, you sense something is wrong but don't know what, you feel any minute something can go horribly wrong, or it already has... what an amazing movie, superb actors, director, cinematography, sound, light, camera.. I am a huge horror fan and not much scares me anymore but I had to hug my dog during the last 25 minutes of this movie. And the movie does this without any cliche jumpscares, devils , monsters or gore. Pure psychological, existential dread! I want to write my opinion on what happened: I think Einar really called Gunnar while drunk, and then met up with a guy from a dating app. The guy killed him. When Gunner came he was connecting with his ghost. Einar was trying to remember what happened there, "something bad happened here" he says, "but I can't remember." Because he hasn't processed his own death yet. While they were together last summer, in the abandoned building Gunnar had a precognition of Einar's death when he saw the little boy and realised something bad was going to happen to Einar. Thats why Einar asks him why he was acting strange suddenly. This also has a connection to the movie Don't Look Now (red coat) as that movie was all about seeing the inevitable tragedy in the future. We get the hint that Einar was killed when Gunnar talked to the neighbor about an older farmer living close by, and Gunnar sees Einar's picture in his house. All the other aspects of the film are about the childhood trauma which both of them experienced. Einar getting lost and dying at the same location, Gunnar hearing the imaginary friend of Einar saying he was stuck. The paranoia from trauma (from rape and assult) manifests itself as voices in the dark, hand underneath the bed.. I think in the end Gunnar discovers Einar's body then while going back home stops to pick up a hitch hiker, eventhough the woman in the gas station told him "do not take hitch hikers to your car here" he proceeds to do it because he wants to face the demons now that he figured it all out. He is both defeated (with blood all over his body) and not affraid anymore.
Liebes Kind (2023)
Unsettling in the best way
I started to love German productions after Dark and 1989 because they make very intelligent programs, without too much drama (which I hate) and with a lot of suspense and mystery (which I love). So I was very hopefull for this and it didn't dissapoint. It was mysterious from beggining to end and very engaging. High quality thriller. All the actors were amazing especially the children. The girl who played Hannah was quite scarry which is very difficult to portray for such a sweet looking, child actor. Also Jasmine was pretty scary too. I watched it at night and it gave me the creeps which I love!! It has heen a long time since Netflix brought a new series that was this engaging in my opinnion so I highly recommend if you are into dark, psychologcial mysteries.
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Best horror series I have watched!
As a true horror fan I can tell you that this one really sceared me!! Even though its a hunted house story, it is a refreshing take on the subject because you watch the story unfold from each characters' point of view. The story also about relasionships, family and love and its quite touching. Story is well developed, acting is great. You can tell the director understands the horror genre and very intelligently focuses on every detail that would bring suspense. The whole atmosphere is very creepy from the beginning to the end. From episode 6 till the end it gets on a different level, which I found hard to watch alone at night. The ending is superb. Highly recommend.