TOP
Recommendations
![]() Spetters
1980
![]() The 4th Man
1983
![]() Turkish Delight
1973
![]() Soldier of Orange
1977
![]() Katie Tippel
1975
![]() Tricked
2012
![]() Black Book
2006
![]() Showgirls
1995
![]() Heart of Midnight
1988
![]() Miami Blues
1990
![]() Elle
2016
![]() Modern Romance
1981
Spetters(Movie), The 4th Man(Movie), Turkish Delight(Movie), Soldier of Orange(Movie), Katie Tippel(Movie), Tricked(Movie), Black Book(Movie), Showgirls(Movie), Heart of Midnight(Movie), Miami Blues(Movie), Elle(Movie), Modern Romance(Movie)
+
1985 challenge #15 cult of personality 2019 rutger hauer watched this on eureka blu-ray. this needs a new remaster, lots of shots will tons of blacks look like complete shit. good amount of extras though. genre movie with tons of sleaziness, violence, and dark humor? this is definitely a paul verhoeven movie. and it's his hollywood debut and we got the dutch goats of rutger hauer in the lead role and jan de bont shooting. it's another good verhoeven movie with good production values and sets, and rutger hauer and jennifer jason leigh were really great. my biggest complain is read
more
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
~
i admire verhoeven's efforts to de-romanticize the medieval era in cinema. hardly anyone was a saint, or a charming rogue. heroes didn't come in the morally just™ packaging like they do in the movies. unfortunately, the end result also leaves me asking: why? why clamor for realism in a genre that thrives on pure escapism? why do i need to suffer through a brutal movie like this without a single hero to cheer on? i like my sword-brandishing movies to be bloody, and i'm always down for a little t&a as well, but the push to make a thoroughly unpleasant experience just baffles me. the movie read
more
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
+
flesh + blood is a brutal film. it takes place in a brutal time, populated by brutal characters, and is told in a brutal way. in as much as the film is really about anything, it's about brutality itself. set in the early 16th century, we open on the storming of a castle and see all the layers of characters involved. a priest tries to administer a blessing to soldiers while a pregnant serving wench sidles up behind them and tries to tempt them away for a few shillings of wine instead. the local lord tries to put fire in the bellies of his army to go break down the gate, while hastily-clothed... read
more
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
|
Do you struggle to keep track of which episodes you've watched and when new releases are coming out? Introducing Simkl, the ultimate TV, Anime, and Movie tracking service that helps you keep tabs on your favorite shows and movies. With Simkl, you can easily track what you've watched and receive notifications when new episodes or movies are released. Plus, you can discover new shows and movies based on your viewing history and preferences. Sign up for Simkl today and start enjoying the benefits of easy TV, anime, and movie tracking. With a simple and user-friendly interface, you'll be able to quickly and efficiently track your viewing history, discover new shows and movies, and stay on top of all your favorite releases. Try it now and take the first step towards hassle-free TV, anime, and movie watching! Try Now!
|