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Perfetti Sconosciuti (2016) – Review

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In a relationship you share everything with each other and trust that the other person will keep some secrets from everyone else. That other person might be your partner, but it could also be one of your best friends. When a group of 7 friends meet up in order to dine and watch the eclipse of the moon there is one woman in the group who suggests to play a game: Everyone will put their cell phone on the table. Each phone call will be on speaker and each and every message that is received will be read out loud. The idea behind it is that your phone in of the most personal devices which sometimes might hide huge secrets. Not everyone is happy to join in, but group pressure eventually wins and the game begins. The end result is an evening where a lot of happens and emotions come up which might challenge some of the relationships. Continue reading →

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I, Daniel Blake (2016) – Review

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Life always has suprises in store and unexpected things can happen (just look at the past week). A stable situation at home can get out of balance because of various events. Daniel (Dave Johns) is a widow and after he has had an accident working in construction he is no longer able to work. He is forced to apply for benefits. He isn’t very young and doesn’t know how to work with computers or how the existing process of applying works. His first experience when heading to the office to apply turns into one of shock: Everyone there works according to strict tules and there doesn’t seem to be any room for actually caring for the person who is in from of them. It is here where Daniel meets single mother Katie (Hayley Squires), who he decides to help. Continue reading →

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Storks (2016) – Review

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Regularly I come across movies where my expectations are extremely low. They are usually titles I steer clear from and occasionally might give them a chance once they are out on DVD/VOD. Storks was one of those movies which also didn’t get much marketing. But when the kids had a week off from school one of the things I usually do is to take them to the cinema. The youngest one wanted to see this movie. I hoped, like with a dentist appointment, that it would be quick and painless. I didn’t expect I would enjoy this movie so much. Continue reading →

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Mascots (2016) – Review

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After having watched Best in Show earlier this year as part of my Blindspot movies, I was interested in seeing more work by Christopher Guest. This director is known for his mockumentaries, ensemble casts (where various actors return regularly in various films) and his special ways of working, where most of what you are seeing is improvised. Mascots is his latest movie, which is available exclusively through Netflix. Continue reading →

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Waterboys (2016) – Review

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After seeing this dutch movie at a festival something stood out when I listened to other people talking about it. The reactions were mainly positive, but they all ended with the words that the movie was good “for a Dutch movie”. It’s like saying “Yeah, he’s pretty good in tying his shoes….for someone who only has one arm”. In other words, many Dutch people don’t feel that the quality of Dutch movies is high.

I have to admit that I’m someone who mostly skips Dutch productions because for a great movie like Wolf there are more than ten stupid romantic comedies. The fact that a movie like Aanmodderfakker won a golden calf (one of the highest prizes a movie can win in the Netherlands) is something I still don’t understand. Recently I tried giving Dutch films more of a chance and watched one on Netflix. And in the same week I watched this one. Did it manage to change the image I have of Dutch movies? Continue reading →

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Sisters (2016) – Review

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Amy Poehler and Tina Fey have gained quite a number of fans with their appearances on SNL and their movie Baby Mama. That’s mainly the case in the US, because over in Europe the two of them aren’t as well known. Amy Poehler did play in a lot of tv shows and has been responsible for voice work in movies like Inside Out, Monsters vs Aliens, Horton and Shrek the Third. Tina Fey probably is better known thanks to movies like Date Night and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. The two have hooked up again for Sisters and the question is whether or not that has resulted in a great comedy. Continue reading →

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Sausage Party (2016) – Review

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How many clueless parents have taken their children to Sausage Party? I hope the cinemas who showed this film have made sure they informed them in advance as this movie could traumatise quite a few of them. This might be an animated movie, but it is to be seen by adults only. One with rude language, sex and many “shocking” moments. Continue reading →

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Eega (2012) – Review

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Through the years I’ve seen many revenge films, from Death Wish to Oldboy and John Wick. They all have lots of violence, but as you are watching them you understand why the protagonists want to have their revenge for the injustice they’ve been through and take justice in their own hands. Because sometimes emotions can be so strong that that’s the only way to find peace. Of course it is something you can say is right, but despite that you understand why in those type of films. Eega is also a revenge film, but its story is so bizarre that you start wondering if you should take it seriously. Continue reading →