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Himlen falder (2009)

Powerful drama

[10/10 · 18 September 2010]

Frankly, I find some of the reviews of this movie astounding - bad reviews given based on the fact that the film is too disturbing?? Well, the reality of the matter is that some very very disturbing things do happen in life. There are people who choose to do some very evil things to others, for one reason or another. Shutting your eyes to such situations does not make them go away.

I have to admit that had I not seen some people do great evil and managed to come to terms with it after a long time of being very upset, I would not have managed to watch through this movie. It is indeed profoundly disturbing to watch for someone who has not witnessed people do some truly evil things intentionally. However, for those who have, this movie makes a lot of sense, and I personally found the ending very rewarding.

10/10 and highly recommended. But definitely not one to watch unless you are prepared to put in some serious thoughts into why evil exists in this world. So if its existence disturbs you - stay away.

Lost in Translation (2003)

Terrible movie. Complete waste of my time. 0/10

[1/10 · 29 July 2007]

I have to say I am absolutely gobsmacked by the fact that this movie has won so many awards. It is just utter rubbish. Basically it's about a spoilt brat and an ageing perv who get it together because they are so stupid that they are incapable of doing anything but feeling sorry for themselves. You're in a different country - go out, go sightseeing, try the local food, go shopping, learn about the country, or even go and spend the day at the hotel pool, reading a good book - don't sit there feeling sorry for yourself and look for someone to cheat with. I have to say that it is beyond me how any self-respecting intelligent individual should relate to these characters. The very fact that this movie is liked by so many people is a sad reflection of our society. If you are the kind of person who enjoys feeling sorry for themselves, then by all means this movie is for you. If not, then stay well clear because you will resent the time you wasted watching this crap for years to come!!!!

Tell No One (2006)

Excellent movie. Highly recommended. 10/10

[10/10 · 28 July 2007]

I have to say that it has been a very long time since I have watched such an excellent thriller. This movie keeps you on edge right until the very end. It's really quite impossible to work out what the outcome is going to be until the very end, as there are so many twists and turns. Furthermore, once the mystery has unfolded, it all actually makes perfectly good sense, unlike quite a fair lot of other films that end with a ridiculous explanation for everything which spoils the whole movie. I haven't read the book this film is based on, but I don't think I will either now that I've seen it - I'll buy it on DVD when it comes out instead! Highly recommended!!!!