Kritiken (7 508)
Aktion Kugelblitz (1978)
Another treat by Smoljak & Svěrák showing their comedic genius and bringing a whirlwind of great ideas and memorable lines. Ball Lightning, like the title suggests, just keeps rolling uncontrollably, making everybody around burst out laughing. I do believe that there are people who don’t like the film, which doesn't mean I understand that. :)
Rush – Alles für den Sieg (2013)
An excellent film about (at times almost terrifying) rivalry back in the day when Formula 1 was still the queen of motorsport and not what’s left of it today. The film is crafted to perfection. Most importantly, it is believable. It completely drew me into the atmosphere of the time. Although I knew how it would end, I was entertained all the way through and will gladly watch it a couple more times.
Titanic (1997)
I’m giving one star for the ship itself, otherwise, it’s a mockery of all those who died in the tragedy. I can only imagine Cameron thinking: "Lots of dead people. Awesome! Let’s just throw in some famous actors, a love story, and epic music, and we'll make a killing." Hooray! Mission accomplished.
Pearl Harbor (2001)
It's interesting how some directors make money out of historical events/tragedies. First, it was Titanic, now Pearl Harbor. What's next? A romantic drama set in Auschwitz?
Das einsame Haus am Waldesrand (1976)
Czech comedy at its best, along with Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! A film from 1976 that still works perfectly. Time hasn’t taken its toll on its relevance or humor.
Marek, reich mir die Feder! (1976)
Doomsday - Tag der Rache (2008)
Doomsday offers absolutely nothing new in the post-apocalyptic genre, but it’s still entertaining. I especially appreciated Rhona Mitra's hilarious hi-tech eye. It was interesting to see the effects of the virus on the Scottish population – turning them back into savage Picts with cannibalistic tendencies. No wonder they have always been perceived as a threat by the English. A fun action movie.
Starship Troopers (1997)
One of the best anti-war films ever as far as I’m concerned. Shiny happy people brainwashed by propaganda that even Goebbels would envy fight to the last limb against sneaky repulsive bugs. The film's main positives definitely include the direction, excellent costumes whose legacy is crystal clear, the endless enthusiasm of all the soldiers, the comedic propaganda shots with chilling subtext, and the great supporting characters of Clancy Brown and Michael Ironside. Verhoeven failed to disappoint me again.
Mad Max III - Jenseits der Donnerkuppel (1985)
As much as I was impressed by the second installment, the third one was underwhelming, and it wasn’t Tina Turner's fault. Too many kids and shamefully little action and suspense. The Road Warrior certainly deserved a much better follow-up.
Mad Max 2 - Der Vollstrecker (1981)
The Road Warrior is a film I have seen many times and still enjoy. An action-packed post-apocalyptic blast and one of the top 5 action films of my childhood up there with RoboCop, Terminator, Alien, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Among other things, the film contains great costumes and technology, but above all, it manages to draw me into the plot and doesn’t let go for a second.