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Hell
6.7

Hell

Dark days have come under the scorching sun. The world was plunged into chaos which after the greatest natural catastrophe. The temperature rose 10 degrees, and the Earth gradually burned under the scorching rays of the sun. The water disappeared, all living things gradually faded. So the sun, called to give life, became a terrible tool for the destruction of our planet. At the same time, people, in their desire to survive, have brought to the Earth a haze of heartlessness, cruelty, and malice.

A group of three young people tries to reach the mountains by car, where there are water and food. Along the way, they face the troubles and cruelty of the survivors. There are explosions, a chase, a fight. People are confronted not only by nature but also by a group of other survivors

As is the rule in this genre, the viewer watches several people who, by the will of fate, find themselves together and are looking for ways to survive. What is not easy in an environment where water and fuel are worth its weight in gold and the planet gradually turns into a desert like Mars. The emphasis here is on people’s attitudes and their moral principles.

In my mind, it is a very good movie. I watched it in one breath. The film captures and every minute makes you think and guess what happens next. There are no forewords and explanations, the viewer must comprehend the whole picture and digest the self-such approach. The film was worthwhile and all this time I was in suspense, I was sympathizing for the heroes who had to survive in a catastrophically difficult situation, without any resources.


Friend Request
7.3

Friend Request

A little about the plot: Lovely and popular in her university girl Laura leads an active lifestyle, puts photos about her pastime on Facebook and has a lot of friends.

Once she receives a friend request from a girl called Marina, who has 0 friends on her social network. Laura adds her to friends and even tries to keep in touch with her, but her “new friend” becomes overly intrusive, and what happens then can be characterized by the phrase: “Do not bring people good if you don’t want to get bad”.

Although the plot is built in a fairly classical format, everything is created with a soul, “with feeling, sense, and arrangement.” As if a good part of reality is breathed into the film, which looks like the ordinary lives of young people who are used to social networks. Looking at this, involuntarily you begin to try on yourself in the place of heroes because they are all so ordinary as usual people.

This film will please you with a diverse and dynamic plot. You will not be bored during the viewing: the action area in the film is not limited only to the university and the apartment, events are developing rapidly and affect all aspects of the life of Laura and her friends. In addition, the big plus of the film is that it does not focus the viewer’s attention solely on communication and life in the social network. The problem is involved even more globally, including the relationship between popular and ordinary guys and outsiders with their oddities, including paranormal ones.

As for me, the film is stunning. It captures, cools the blood and completely attracts attention. I managed to get a huge pleasure from viewing. Yes, there are a few things in the film that I would throw out. But in general, the picture is decent. It was interesting to observe how the queen of the school turns into an outsider. No matter how she tried to correct the situation, nothing came of her.

Thus, “Friend Request” is a very strong horror film, which you can rarely find in the modern cinematography.


Soul Kitchen
7.3

Soul Kitchen

Rarely we can find a film which is not oversaturated with visual effects or with hidden symbols and which has a twisted surrealistic plot. In this short movie, Akin Fatih, could put in the lives of several ordinary people, with their aspirations, fears, and feelings. The viewer does not need to think over every scene and look for the hidden meaning – all morality lies on the surface, like in our real life.

The protagonist is Zinos, the owner of a small restaurant, or rather, the “Soul Kitchen” on the outskirts of Hamburg, where he prepares a simple cheap meal, which is liked by regular guests. They know a small menu which consists of several dishes by heart and does not want any changes and innovations. We cannot say that his business is flourishing, but the restaurant is kept afloat and brings a small income.

All the heroes of the film are ordinary people, with their own problems and hobbies. They quarrel, make peace, fall in love with each other and, no matter what, remain good friends. They are always sure that they can come to their native place called “Soul Kitchen”, where everything seems not so hopeless, to get together and feel – there is still hope.

In my mind, the film shows people who are ready to go to the end, change and adjust to any difficult life situations. This movie gave me a lot of positive emotions, inspired me and made me believe in good.

The characters in a movie disclosed with a twist of irony to show how they spoil and improve their lives. The film will be very easy to perceive, it is not overloaded with dramatic or comedic moments. A successful combination of good music and appetizing food significantly improves the mood from viewing. But it’s hard to watch it on an empty stomach because the presented dishes cause a strong desire to try them immediately. While I was watching this film, I realized that my soul was resting, blooming and relaxing. And I definitely enjoyed every moment of this wonderful movie.


My Blind Date with Life
9.5

My Blind Date with Life

“My Blind Date with Life” is a light and pleasant, soulful and life-affirming film, with a perfect soundtrack, a good sense of humor. This life story is about a hero who thanks to willpower and perseverance goes to his goal through obstacles, leaving behind a positive image and a lot of positive emotions.

The film is based on the autobiographical book of Salia Kahahuatta and is really inspired by a real simple guy from a small town who suddenly lost 95% of his sight due to illness by the end of the school. But that fact didn’t stop him not even for a second on his way to achieving his goal.

Here we have a beautiful and touching picture depicting the path of Salia from blindness to the first of his achievements: he completes training at one of the famous hotels in Munich.

Frankly speaking, in this movie, we can observe the opposite side of the life of a disabled person. A small choice of work (the hero is constantly told to forget about the dream, to accept his situation), distrust, difficulties, perfectly realizing that it is easier to forget about your big dream. And that’s why the film is worth seeing for romantics and pragmatists!

I think the movie is a bit difficult to watch because you are so sympathizing with what is happening on the screen that sometimes it becomes unbearable to stand it. But at the same time, you are felling happiness for the main hero.
If to say, in general, the film turned out to be dramatic, but at the same time dynamic, kind, funny, sweet, touching, and after watching, you still have more bright and positive emotions than negative ones.

A fascinating story, unforgettable heroes, an inexpressible atmosphere of warmth, friendship, sincerity, and love saturates the whole movie. After watching, you will definitely want to believe in the best and make your dreams come true!


Bye Bye Germany
7.3

Bye Bye Germany

This film tells us about the life of Jews in Germany in 1946, after the victory over fascism. Here you can see an ordinary peaceful life in post-war Germany. Finally, the regime is overthrown, and people can live freely. But, unfortunately, not everyone could survive the cruelty of tyrants and see the victory of their country.
Germany was almost completely destroyed, so the survivors began to rebuild their cities from the very beginning. Despite the hunger strike and poverty, hopelessness forces people to work tirelessly. David Berman and his six friends, the main characters of the movie, escaped the horrors of the Nazi regime and now dream of immigrating to America. But the dream of the hero is hindered by the US occupation authorities in the face of the lady Sarah Simon, who is very interested in why our hero was in a concentration camp, not in the usual one, but in the barracks for privileged prisoners. Sarah Simon starts suspecting David in close connection with the Nazis. Hard-working girl, who loves her work, begins to chase the guy. But even such a cold and stale lady cannot resist her heart and rising feelings.
There are plenty of interesting dialogues. In the dialogues, you can find a lot of humor, and at the same time, grief and tragedy. The film is not monotonous; viewers are given a lot of “food for the brain” throughout the film.
The subject and plot of the film are quite complicated. In fact, this film is a drama about a man who lost everything and who could survive in a concentration camp due to his ability to tell funny jokes and who is trying to find himself in a new world. In my opinion, the film is unique in its structure. This movie is really worth watching it to go deep into the tragedy, to reconsider our history, and just to look at it from the other point of view.


In the Aisles
8.8

In the Aisles

The main hero of the movie, a guy named Christian, gets a job in one of the local supermarkets and even doesn’t suspect that inside the utility rooms flows a completely different life. Life between the rows has its own characteristics; therefore, no one except workers can understand its principles and accept conditions. Huge rows with goods are daily witnessed quarrels, love relationships, gossip, and the birth of a strong friendship.
The protagonist immediately finds a common language with the staff and soon realizes that he has become one of the members of this huge community. Bruno who works in the drinks department becomes a mentor for Christian, devoting a newcomer to the fine points of retail. Affair with Marion who works in the confectionery department very quickly develops into love. But, it turns out that Marion is a married woman. When Marion takes sick days, Christian plunges into the deep melancholy.
This is a fairy tale, translated into the language of modern reality. A small kingdom with its own laws and an invisible king – the director of a supermarket. Blond Princess Marion from the confectionery department, who lives in the castle and is waiting for salvation. Wise mentor Bruno and meeting with death. Taming the dragon, who took the form of a forklift truck. Christmas night, where there is a place for lights, food, legends and faith in a miracle.
All this is very subtle, deeply and concisely intertwined in the gray routine of an ordinary German supermarket. The scene severely limits and at the same time reveals the talent of 37-year-old director Thomas Stuber. He finds expressive details, locations and counterpoints, creates an atmosphere that accurately conveys not only emotion but also a deep meaning.


Casino Royale (1967)
7.3

Casino Royale (1967)

Casino royal is a 1967 spy parody starring Peter Sellers in the lead role. Yes, it’s not really German movie, but many scenes were shoot in Berlin. So let’s get to it 🙂

The plot focuses on an aging James Bond who comes out of retirement, along with his estranged daughter to take on SMERSH. Both then travel to East Berlin after picking up clues, where they investigate and solve the mystery around the deaths of international spies.

The movie was written by 11 writers and had a total of 5 directors. Each directed his own part and worked independently. The Berlin scenes are exclusively directed by Ken Hughes. Out of all these scenes, the one with the war room in Berlin got extreme popularity by the fans and critics alike. Some of the amusing gags are credited to Peter Sellers himself. After a breakpoint and a load of humor clichés, the movie plot ceases to make sense.

A significant portion of the Casino Royale film (1967) involves playing casino poker in high stakes. This adrenaline rushing game is portrayed as risky, daring and costly in Berlin. The baccarat master Evelyn Tremble (James Bond under the pretense) is highly skilled in playing card games at casinos. The main casino, Casino Royale, on which the title of the movie is also made, is shown to be run by secret agents. In the climax, this casino gets destroyed from the explosion of an atomic pill, killing everyone inside. While Sir James and Co appear in heaven, Jimmy Bond descends to hell. Yeah, that’s not what I would expect from gambling in a luxury place) By the way, today there are a lot of trusted online websites where you can play whatever you want. For example, there is a Svenskkasinon casino list with wide range of  different gambling operators. So you can relax and don’t be afraid of being exploded))

Casino Royale garnered more than $40 million and was considered a huge financial success. This has mainly to do with the tag “Bond” associated with it. Critical reception, however, was mostly negative. Most critics to date regard it as the worst “Bond” movie and a chaotic, baffling affair. Audiences too initially liked the movie, but later reviews were not of much help. Till date, Casino Royale holds a 29% score on Rotten tomatoes, with most users describing it as disorganized, clichéd and an absurd disaster. The movie was a pitiful spoof which earned on clever marketing techniques and the “James Bond” brand name.

Mostly a one-time watch, Casino Royale is worth seeing only if you’re a big fan of James Bond, or like to watch dangerous casinos hosting card games. Or even if you like to watch late 1960s/early 1970s comedies which are so bad that they are good.


The Present
10

The Present

Being a film adaptation of the Internet comics, that is already popular for several years, this cartoon tells us about such a touching and memorable story which force us to watch it again and again due to its colors, attractive characters and insiring story. This is a creation about the lives of people who, due to some circumstances, are not the same as others. Not mentally, but physically. It is a story about acceptance of who you are. It is a short story about instant friendship that was grown on the basis of mutual understanding, common pain, as well as learning how to overcome it. This is truly a wonderful cartoon, filled with meaning that will be clear to both children and adults: any second of our life, any unexpectedness, anything can change our future. In the cartoon there are practically no words, it lasts four minutes. But it is more sincere than many full-length films that are trying to make the viewer cry.


10 billion
9

10 billion

The planet population is constantly growing and there will be 10 billion people by the middle of the 21st century. Is is possible to feed all people, using the usual ways of food production? In different parts of the world genetic engineering specialists, poultry farm owners, scientists and farmers answer this question. The era of low-tech agriculture has to come to an end. Genetically engineered salmon, grown on a Canadian farm, does not differ from ordinary by the quality, but twice as big. Concentrated forage allows cows to give more milk. Professor of the University of Maastricht (Netherlands) eat a hamburger, the cutlet of which consists of meat made in a test tube. If in twenty years on the supermarket shelf we have two absolutely identical products in front of us, while one of them is grown in the laboratory, and the other one is on the farm, what will we choose? It’s time to think about what we will eat tomorrow.


Four Minutes
9.5

Four Minutes

It is a story about two women: the 80-year-old Traude Krueger, a church organist in old age and a virtuoso pianist in her youth, and 20-year-old prisoner Jenny von Loeben who committed the brutal murder. The story takes place in a women’s prison at the end of the 20th century. Frau Kruger is an intelligent, almost arrogant woman; Jenny is a daring, but talented former young pianist with an unhappy fate. Traude Krueger has been giving music lessons in a women’s prison for many years. From day to day. But everything changes when she meets Jenny. It took a long time toget used to each other. Traude Krueger made Jenny to play the piano and escape from prison to participate in a prestigious piano contest in which Jenny will play for four minutes. She will play with such emotions and inspiration that people applauded her. Jenny will tell her sad story by music. She will play, and even when she is taken away by the police, Jenny will be followed by applause. Obviuosly, brilliant and beautiful music should be born this way.