The Lighthouse
A24 | Release Date: October 18, 2019
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MattFornerFeb 10, 2021
Dark, moody visuals. A piercing fog horn. Intense acting. This is what makes The Lighthouse a film that pulls you in and won't let you go until the end.
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RafaCa66Apr 7, 2021
In my opinion, this is the best 2019 horror movie i've seen, and honestly, it is one of my favorite horror movies of all time, all of it is very interesting and amazing. From Dafoe's and Pattinson's acting, to the amazing montage andIn my opinion, this is the best 2019 horror movie i've seen, and honestly, it is one of my favorite horror movies of all time, all of it is very interesting and amazing. From Dafoe's and Pattinson's acting, to the amazing montage and scenography. It's really disturbing, yet interesting at the same time.… Expand
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Ponds98Nov 10, 2022
That's what you call cinema.
It's not a movie for all because it's not very fast and it's all about the growing madness of two man on a isolated rock.
Defoe and Pattinson deserved BOTH an oscar, such an incredible performance in one of theThat's what you call cinema.
It's not a movie for all because it's not very fast and it's all about the growing madness of two man on a isolated rock.
Defoe and Pattinson deserved BOTH an oscar, such an incredible performance in one of the most representative movie of madness and depravity of man.… Expand
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10
JoshummsApr 28, 2022
One of the best movies I've ever seen. The music, sounds, and cinematography is absolutely stunning. It is so unnerving and nightmarish and you feel the descent into madness. At times it is darkly hilarious and it keeps you completelyOne of the best movies I've ever seen. The music, sounds, and cinematography is absolutely stunning. It is so unnerving and nightmarish and you feel the descent into madness. At times it is darkly hilarious and it keeps you completely immersed from start to finish. MUST SEE… Expand
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7
HabibiehakimJan 9, 2022
The Lighthouse was an ok movie overall for me, Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe performance was absolutely nuts not only in the good way but in the incredible way, they we're fantastic, the visual look of the film was beautiful, the blackThe Lighthouse was an ok movie overall for me, Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe performance was absolutely nuts not only in the good way but in the incredible way, they we're fantastic, the visual look of the film was beautiful, the black and white color was a perfect decision, but sadly they don't have the right main story, for me the story was just uninterested and mostly boring, and if it's not because of countless of great scene that really kinda cover the main story, i will give the movie a lower score, at in the end, The Lighthouse nailed pretty much everything except the story.… Expand
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10
YoppezApr 20, 2022
This movie is amazing. If you are in to smart psychological dramas this is for you. The lighthouse uses the human imagination as a driving force in this movie. You can even come with you own explanation to this movie. Overrall i think thisThis movie is amazing. If you are in to smart psychological dramas this is for you. The lighthouse uses the human imagination as a driving force in this movie. You can even come with you own explanation to this movie. Overrall i think this movie is a masterpiece thas uses your brain and also has a lot of symbolism.… Expand
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Zac03Aug 8, 2021
"The Lighthouse" is a stunning psychological thriller with beautiful cinematography and haunting performances. Director Robert Eggers uses a simple premise to create an engrossing and memorable viewing experience that will keep you on the"The Lighthouse" is a stunning psychological thriller with beautiful cinematography and haunting performances. Director Robert Eggers uses a simple premise to create an engrossing and memorable viewing experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I liked aspects of his previous film, "The Witch," but I found the third act underwhelming. "The Lighthouse" is a vast improvement - and a great example of how to get a horror movie right. Willem Dafoe, who's always good, does an amazing job. Having been familiar with Robert Pattinson only from his unremarkable turn as Edward Cullen, I was pleasantly surprised by his intense but complicated performance. The music, sound design, and visuals of "The Lighthouse" are captivating. However I found a few scenes poorly lit, and Willem Dafoe's dialogue is difficult to understand due to the thickness of his sailor dialect. But despite a few problems here and there, "The Lighthouse" is a powerful tale of insanity and isolation.… Expand
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robertpattinsonSep 3, 2021
I Enjoyed making this film allot, its really astonishing the performance Willem did, I always praised rob eggers.
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7
ASpiderSep 5, 2021
This movie stands out for being different but it feels as though the writer/director was so focused upon it being different that he neglected to make it a coherent story.

Rather than truth being peeled open as the movie progresses, furtherThis movie stands out for being different but it feels as though the writer/director was so focused upon it being different that he neglected to make it a coherent story.

Rather than truth being peeled open as the movie progresses, further layers of ambiguity are added. This leads to a rather unsatisfactory ending.

It still gets a 7 for the strong nautical vibe and how uneasy it made me feel, which I much prefer to the boredom I have been left to deal with watching other mainstream movies of late, but don't watch this if you are easily disgusted!… Expand
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8
NickTheCritickNov 2, 2021
What should I say about this movie? Eggers confirms to be one of the greatest directors alive, this movie has a directing and cinematography that reminds Lovecraft, Bergman, Tarkovsky and in general the old European nord directors and it's aWhat should I say about this movie? Eggers confirms to be one of the greatest directors alive, this movie has a directing and cinematography that reminds Lovecraft, Bergman, Tarkovsky and in general the old European nord directors and it's a great movie that alternates thrilling/horror moments with dark humour ones. This movie is not as perfect as "The Witch" was and I still prefer Egger's previous work over this one probabily because this movie is maybe a little bit derivative (he reminds me an old french movie called "Gardiens de Phare"). Anyway the level here is extremely high again and every scene is simply visually as beautiful as it gets. Dafoe and Pattinson here just provides master of acting. If "The Witch" was a masterpiece, this one is not but it's a great movie, one of those movies you don't see anymore today.… Expand
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Gts08Nov 8, 2022
Another proof that 2019 was one of the greatest years of film since 1994. Maybe THE greatest. With films like Joker, Parasite, Knives Out, The Irishman or The Lighthouse, 2019 was the most satisfying year to watch a film of our generation.Another proof that 2019 was one of the greatest years of film since 1994. Maybe THE greatest. With films like Joker, Parasite, Knives Out, The Irishman or The Lighthouse, 2019 was the most satisfying year to watch a film of our generation. The Lighthouse is a straight-up psycho-thriller (while also being literally the best horror of the century), with two actual human characters (one is performed by the great Robert Pattinson and the other is the even greater Willem Dafoe), fantastic cinematography, a haunting atmosphere, and these things will make you either love or hate this film. But it will definitely be memorable. It has many already iconic scenes (imo), while it explores the darkest parts of madness and insanity. Recommended. 8/10… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 8, 2022
Robert Eggers' follow up to his masterful The Witch is an equally compelling achievement. Wickedly funny and gorgeously shot, it features two top caliber performances from Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as they slowly descend into madnessRobert Eggers' follow up to his masterful The Witch is an equally compelling achievement. Wickedly funny and gorgeously shot, it features two top caliber performances from Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as they slowly descend into madness through claustrophobic isolation.… Expand
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10
Rickniks38May 9, 2022
A masterpiece being good from the beginning, middle, and end I'm not sure what I would even classify this film since it has a mix of comedy, horror, drama, etc.
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MarlaIsBackJun 24, 2022
Visually very original for a 2019 movie, well built et VERY well acted, the performance, the sets, and all the visuals and auditive effects are really immersive.
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ChemikerAug 26, 2023
Интересный такой фильм в чернобелый стилистики, так как фильм основам на реальный событиях, с легка додуманных может быть, знаю только что происходило давно в 1801г, а в фильме выбран период с 1836 до 1912, но все таки примерно 1880-1900г,Интересный такой фильм в чернобелый стилистики, так как фильм основам на реальный событиях, с легка додуманных может быть, знаю только что происходило давно в 1801г, а в фильме выбран период с 1836 до 1912, но все таки примерно 1880-1900г, так как вроде выглядят более менее современно и вспомнили про королеву) Смотрю и думаю это ему кажется или на самом деле, что то странно происходит, даже если опустить русалку, разговаривают очень странно, перепады настроения старого, а молодой вообще терпел терпел и терпение кончилось. Я бы сказал фильм по настроению, у мены было такое нестандартное состояние решил глянуть не стандартный фильм, неплохо.… Expand
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light_houseSep 22, 2022
Этот фильм,, этот фильм я,, не знаю что про него сказать,, а я и не буду говорить .
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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
One of the greatest films ever made in my opinion. Dafoe's performance here is one of the best performances of all time.
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