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Beneath - Abstieg in die Finsternis (2013)
A strong aspect of the film Beneath is that it wisely avoids using a shaky handheld camera, which is a good thing because there has been too much of that lately. Moreover, it also makes effective use of dark settings. But the jump scares are sometimes too predictable - yet it is true that purely unexpected ones are rarely pulled off well, and there are very few of them. Beneath probably won't blow you away, but it's a decently executed work among similarly themed films.
Leben und Sterben des Colonel Blimp (1943)
I didn't feel for a moment that the film could excite me, in any way, but that was before I watched it. First, the beautiful Technicolor got me, then the actors in great roles, then the humor, and then the whole film. There are many ways to cope with war, and this is definitely one of the more pleasant alternatives.
Fed Up - Du bist, was du isst (2014)
A very good, though I feel overly offensive documentary about America being fat and only noticing it after 50 years. But I think anyone trying to lose weight can find inspiration here because thanks to globalization, we now eat the same junk as those across the pond. Definitely worth a watch.
Sensology (2010)
Mourir auprès de toi (2011)
The Man in Grey (1943)
I don't like costume dramas, or in this case, melodramas, because they seem pompous and just boring, no matter how fancy and colorful the costumes are. With a black-and-white camera, colorfulness disappears, but it's still not quite right for me. But when actors act excellently, they act excellently, and I've always liked James Mason's acting. The ending of the film is absolutely great.
Fires Were Started (1943)
War from someone else's perspective, not just soldiers, is also quite a good idea, but I couldn't really relate to it. If it were a true documentary, it would be something different, but in this case, it's simply a movie about firefighters from a difficult time, which didn't really interest me in any significant way.
Der Vorleser (2008)
An incredibly powerful and emotive film that doesn't just use World War II to evoke emotions, but presents a beautiful and poignant story that stands on its own. Yes, the war is certainly important here, but the story would hold up even in slightly different circumstances. An acting showcase by the main cast and director Daldry.
Deus Irae (2010)
The movie definitely deserves a higher rating for its masks and gore, but unfortunately, that's the only thing it impresses with. There is some attempt at humor or absurdity, but it doesn't really fit in. The effects are excellent, and that's enough. It's commendable that no one went for digital tricks. That is more than praiseworthy.
Alice Jacobs Is Dead (2009)
This is still quite emotional and sensitive, but it's somewhat expected and a bit of a worn-out theme, especially in terms of the zombie genre. The only novelty is that the main characters are seniors, which adds a bit more emotion to it, but otherwise, it's still the same theme - dealing with the knowledge that my beloved partner is dying. The film is not fundamentally exceptional in this respect.