Reviews

The other night I watched The Joker for which Joaquin Phoenix was rightfully awarded several prizes. After having seen all three episodes of Too Close, I am of the opinion that Denise deservers similar awards. The way she plays her role as a disturbed person really is phenomenal. In this way the series sheds a light on what it must feel like if one suffers from such disturbances. Uncomfortable to watch but very worthwhile.

Initially a 7.3 average rating did sound bad so we decided to watch this movie, especially since the ending would have a twist. It started ok (although the succession of events was not really plausible but hey, it's a movie). However, towards the end, it becomes too much and the final plot twist really is too far fetched. Given this outcome, I do not recommend to watch it.

Watching this series while realizing that it actually happened enhances the experience. The attention for detail and the brilliant actors really are phenomenal. It is like watching a horror movie, filled with anxiety, loss, love, politics and bravery. Ultimately is also reveals how the political regime is inseparably linked to the disaster which took place, any issue which is also addressed.

Don't be surprised if you feel depressed after seeing it though....

In itself, this is not a bad series: the acting was good, locations interesting and good camerawork. However - and this may be me - the last episode was a disappointment in that I cannot make any sense of the actual storyline.

I watched this movie and was impressed by a solid story line (it is not your average crime movie), the good actors and the attention for detail. As another reviewer wrote, you should really see especially if you want an impression of what a good French movie consists of.

I watched this movie during a long-haul flight. Although it was entertaining to some degree, the plot was really very predictable and nothing special. It's just ok, nothing more. Characters are the archtype good and bad guy, tender loving scenes with the bad guy's child, action you can see a mile coming etc.

I wacthed the first two episodes and although the story itself has some potential, it really is strechted beyond the limit. The first six episodes migth as well have been condensed in one which in turn would have added to the quality. There is no "punch line" until the very end and this in turn is predicatable / could have been interwoven from the very beginning.

I fast forwarded the episodes and in the meantime read a book.

This is one of these fine examples of how (in my view only) the British can make a series which is both funny, entertaining. moving and dealing with a sensitive matter. As it happened, we were just discussing the topic during dinner and subsequently tumbled upon this series. It contained the same philosophy and managed to add humor to it. Highly recommended.

A sequel is apparently planned - just hope it does not ruin the first by adding a worse sequel.

Disappointing movie: it starts off ok, with lots of attention for detail, i.e. the time in which this played. However, as the movie unfolds, the story becomes illogical (what happened with the mafia?) and predictably ends in a shoot-out. I am afraid it is not worth watching.

If Kafka had been a director, he would certainly have liked this series. Both magical and realistic, wonderful actors and well shot. Can't wait for the sequel.

I finished watching the last episode yesterday evening and couldn't help being moved by it. So much attention has been given to details, the story line and the casting - it really is outstanding. I can imagine how it has contributed an insight into the "parents's generation" who were involved in the German side of WW II. It also shows that you cannot predict an outome of who will, in the end, do what. Very highly recommendable but bear in mind that this is not something casual.

If you are thinking of taking your children to this movie, then don't; it is by no means a "Disney-like" movie. If you want to see something which is rude (I cannot think of any other animation movie in which the f-word has been used so frequently), original and very funny then you should certainly go. The guys who wrote the plot must either have been drugged or drunk (or both at the same time). I very much enjoyed it although some might find it too offensive.

Maybe my expectations were too high but this movie is not worth watching. Apart from being crude, the story is really unbelievable: being raped a number of times and not calling the police? Through a second story-line they invented a reason why the police wasn't involved, but that is equally far-fetched. I nevertheless decided to see the end, hoping that there as some magical outcome which I hadn't foreseen but that does not happen either. Very disappointing.

This mini-series actually consists of two interwoven story-lines: that of the detective storyline and that of the main character's mental disorder. It is therefore not your average thriller / detective; instead it has depth and is sometimes even philosophical. How Stefan plays the main character is simply outstanding - only in very few other movies / series will you see an actor performing so well. In addition, all of the other actors - none of whom are the traditional "Hollywood stars" - are similarly way above average. Finally, and you may not notice this straightaway, the series is well put together, something which for this series will have been a true challenge.

It is really highly recommendable to watch. Do not expect something "light / easy"; it will grasp you and the last episode is quite moving.

Another hit from Netflix. The gradual build-up of psychological tension between a family makes this series compelling to watch, even to the extent of feeling uncomfortable as you witness how things unwind. All actors are good, with Kyle's role being simply outstanding. Only look at the expressions on his face when he shifts from being in control to being out of control (especially when his wife starts to find out what is going on).

Highly recommendable.