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MiracleBeamSep 4, 2023

A24 seems to be the home of middington, yet overrated directors. Premise and beginnings are foreboding, however the screenplay is far too wordy & the direction suffers, there's simply no room for suspense or even exposition. Creatively theA24 seems to be the home of middington, yet overrated directors. Premise and beginnings are foreboding, however the screenplay is far too wordy & the direction suffers, there's simply no room for suspense or even exposition. Creatively the premise is stunted art for arts sake; it drifts aimlessly in political and ahistorical limbo and has no greater meaning. Thus, is filler in much the same way grindhouse was drivethru filler due to the lack of investment in Hollywood, during the 70's (the big TV push).… Expand

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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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ProfAmateurApr 26, 2023

Horror is probably the wrong description for this film. But it is very creepy. The film alternates between funny, humiliating, dangerous and creepy scenes. According to the internet, the movie deals with some mythology themes, which honestlyHorror is probably the wrong description for this film. But it is very creepy. The film alternates between funny, humiliating, dangerous and creepy scenes. According to the internet, the movie deals with some mythology themes, which honestly no one who hasn't studied this subject understands. That's why the ending leaves a dissatisfied feeling.… Expand

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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MatertMar 23, 2022

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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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BruterakeJan 23, 2022

Vendo de primeira eu não entendi muito bem as referências mas vendo um vídeo ai eu notei tudo que eles tavão tentando passar com o filme, te prende do começo ao fim e esses cara atua bem demais ta doido.

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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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mikesgold2KNov 16, 2021

mroczny, klimatyczny, psychodeliczny, genialnie budujący napięcie, aurę tajemniczości i poczucie szaleństwa bohaterów. Pod względem aktorstwa i zdjęć - piękne

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Parad1seSep 12, 2021

This is one of the worst movies ever seen! It didn't make much sense most of the time. There was no story line. It was well acted, but we had to watch it in two sessions because we got bored. We had to watch it to the end just to see if weThis is one of the worst movies ever seen! It didn't make much sense most of the time. There was no story line. It was well acted, but we had to watch it in two sessions because we got bored. We had to watch it to the end just to see if we could make sense of it.… Expand

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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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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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mustafa811Aug 20, 2021

bizarre and pretentious movie in black and white with 4:3 screen ratio , just don't , it is not for entertainment

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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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nightmovesJul 11, 2021

The cinematography was great in that it made you feel claustrophobic and like you were spiraling into madness along with the main characters. The acting was superb. That being said, this movie was hard to enjoy and follow at times. I like aThe cinematography was great in that it made you feel claustrophobic and like you were spiraling into madness along with the main characters. The acting was superb. That being said, this movie was hard to enjoy and follow at times. I like a more straightforward movie, but can appreciate the nuances of the Lighthouse. Worth checking out.… Expand

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UltimobeakerJun 20, 2021

A great aesthetic coupled with excellent acting in this two-man character study. So, why the B+ review? The plot is pretty simple and places you in a series of disjoint vignettes that are weird for weirdness's sake. Yes, its a greatA great aesthetic coupled with excellent acting in this two-man character study. So, why the B+ review? The plot is pretty simple and places you in a series of disjoint vignettes that are weird for weirdness's sake. Yes, its a great reflection on the mindset of the characters, but do we really need that scrimshaw scene(you'll know what I mean)? Does that really add to the movie? I'm glad they took risks in making something different, but there is some room for polish.… Expand

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TheFrogJun 8, 2021

This movie managed to leave me bored and disgusted at the same time. Corporeal fluid and gases abound, and don't seem to serve any other purpose than to delve into sordid territory. As for the story, for me it utterly fails to convey anyThis movie managed to leave me bored and disgusted at the same time. Corporeal fluid and gases abound, and don't seem to serve any other purpose than to delve into sordid territory. As for the story, for me it utterly fails to convey any higher meaning. It's not a journey into madness, not a supernatural thriller, I would be hard pressed to say what it *is*. More than anything, it seemed like a jumbled mess of discomforting moments, so much so that I just couldn't wait to see the end titles roll. But does it go anywhere? Nope.… Expand

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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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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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MadhupFeb 6, 2021

The director needs to fight off the hands. How can you film such an abomination????? I didn't finish watching this movie. What is the moral in it??
Режиссёру нужно отбить руки. Как можно снимать такую мерзость????? Я не стал досматривать этотThe director needs to fight off the hands. How can you film such an abomination????? I didn't finish watching this movie. What is the moral in it??
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Willywonka180Jan 26, 2021

The Lighthouse could have been better. Plus I took away many stars cause they literally showed cum.

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alizodiacJan 23, 2021

I went into this not knowing much about it, but suspected it would be decent based on what I've heard from people whose opinions I admire. But it took me through an experience I wasn't prepared for, and certainly one I wasn't expecting.I went into this not knowing much about it, but suspected it would be decent based on what I've heard from people whose opinions I admire. But it took me through an experience I wasn't prepared for, and certainly one I wasn't expecting. Aesthetically it's stunning, some of the visuals alone are iconic and breathtaking, the acting is elevated to the highest highs. Both Defoe and Pattinson give chilling performances. The story - oh boy. The best I could say is the lest you know the better. But go in with an open mind, because this will be weird, uneasy, at times uncomfortable, unnerving, and in brief moments even funny.… Expand

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nowshinDec 3, 2020

Absolutely fantastic, Robert Pattinson's acting was spot on. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole movie. The movie was full of suspense, mystery and most of all thrill. Definitely recommend it to all.

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acebadgerNov 2, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is absolutely bonkers! Many have said that this is Willem Dafoe's best performance of his career and I can fully understand why. Throughout the film I don't really see Dafoe, I see Wake in all his swashbuckling greatness. Additionally he fully steals the film for me with 'the scene' in which after being hurt by Howard claiming not to like his cooking he goes on this long tirade wherein he damns the man, calling on Triton, and describes how he wants all these horribly gruesome things to happen to him.

Also throughout the film I was questioning everything that was happening because it's never stated what's real and what isn't. Wake even gaslights Howard claiming he chased him with an axe even though we see Wake chasing Howard seconds earlier. Howard also seemingly has several hallucinations throughout creating an unreliable narrator in him. So the whole time I'm analyzing and trying to figure out what is happening. This film is an amazing and zany descent into madness and I love it! Definitely worth a watch.… Expand

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BrunixX17Sep 30, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A film that shows us how selfishness and madness can corrupt people (in their own way). Leading by the amazing performances of Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Stunning

Highlights: 1) The cinematography.
2) Willem Dafoe's monologue
3) Marine legends and myths.
4) Rob killing a seagull and his final scene.… Expand

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JLauSep 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trainee lighthouse-keeper batters a seagull, masturbates over a figurine and then kills the senior lighthouse-keeper.… Expand

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rappM95Sep 19, 2020

Awesome character study about the depths of madness that loneliness and boredom takes you. The cinematography is fantastic. The leads are great. Willem Dafoe's performance is Oscar-worthy; reminiscent of Jack Nicholson in The Shining.

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DanrdgSep 16, 2020

A definição de um pesadelo, onde nada faz muito sentido, mas você sente que tem algo muito errado acontecendo. Existem cenas aqui que atormentam pelo simples impacto visual. Um exemplo belíssimo de imersão.

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Vibronic_CookieSep 14, 2020

Wow! This film is an absolute masterpiece! If you have any interest in psychological horror movies at all then this is a must see for you. Every shot is beautiful from start to finish and the tension builds endlessly.

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akshatmahajanAug 30, 2020

This mind twisting movie was unbearable for me especially after first half. The cinematography was good and acting by the both actors was also good. This movie was one time watch and you will be not able to bear this movie second time.

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Ericio22Aug 9, 2020

Just because something is shot in a way that makes it stand out doesn't make it good.

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MrNotNiceGuyAug 8, 2020

This movie is an actors movie. A real testament to the art, true craftsman. The story is well written, but the dialogue is so well executed that it provokes feelings of insanity, depression and fear without breaking a sweat. Imo, should haveThis movie is an actors movie. A real testament to the art, true craftsman. The story is well written, but the dialogue is so well executed that it provokes feelings of insanity, depression and fear without breaking a sweat. Imo, should have one best actor or best performance from a supporting actor. Watch it and marvel at the directors work.. who is really starting to come into his own… Expand

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hellomotherJul 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't really know what I just watched, but I guess it was shot pretty well and there was good acting. I mean I suppose I wasn't bored, so there's that. I suppose being trapped on an island in black and white while being forced to craft your own drinking alcohol would be pretty spooky. But I had many questions when the movie ended, like "What was the plot?", and "How did Willem Dafoe know Robert Pattinson was masturbating?" Who's mad? Am I mad? Maybe this is how the video tape in "The Ring" was produced. After all, there is a lighthouse in it, I think. I'ts been a while since I've watched that one. Hopefully I won't wake up in the middle of the night because of a fever dream where I want to **** a steak and jack off to a tiny statue that I found in my mattress.
Willem Dafoe made me believe he was a strange senile nutjob with his entertaining monologues, so that was fun.
All in all, would recommend. If you put this film on in front of a group of friends, you'll either clear the room out or maybe everyone will be slack-jawed once they see Robert Pattinson getting eaten by a gull.… Expand

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Real_g22Jun 4, 2020

Una hermosa película muy buena con excelentes actuaciones y una historia muy buena.
Quizás hay escenas sin sentido que no aportan algo razonable a la trama pero esto es algo de menos. El final un tanto extraño pero ahí es en dónde radica laUna hermosa película muy buena con excelentes actuaciones y una historia muy buena.
Quizás hay escenas sin sentido que no aportan algo razonable a la trama pero esto es algo de menos. El final un tanto extraño pero ahí es en dónde radica la belleza de las cosas. La fotografía sin duda es de otro nivel.… Expand

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CristianfuentesMay 18, 2020

Indeed it's a must-see, featuring paramount performances of Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, fine cinematography and a creepy and memorable story. Highly reccomended.

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BchappeMay 14, 2020

Total waste of time. The film's only redeeming quality is that it's not 3.5 hours long

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LegitSaltMay 6, 2020

The Lighthouse is in many ways an art-house film with its minimalistic presentation, non-traditional aspect ratio, disjoint sequencing, and black and white colouring. The best thing about this movie is Willem Dafoe, who gives aThe Lighthouse is in many ways an art-house film with its minimalistic presentation, non-traditional aspect ratio, disjoint sequencing, and black and white colouring. The best thing about this movie is Willem Dafoe, who gives a career-defining performance. Dafoe plays Thomas Wake, a picturesque light housekeeper. Dafoe’s salty intonations and frenzied mannerisms go a long way to sell his character, but even more than this is his dedication to his role. He is always in character, his presence ever-looming, even while being buried alive. If charted, the movie’s power dynamics would make the most erratic of double helixes with the dominant role constantly swapping between Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Pattinson, as the central character of the movie, also gives an outstanding performance. He is in a way more defined but is also ousted as an unreliable narrator. For the movie’s beginning, Pattinson is given credence and focus so that the audience gives him the benefit of the doubt. As the movie grows more sinister though it becomes clear that neither the presentation nor the dialogue is playing fair. This movie has so much meaning behind it that needs to be digested and analyzed. The Lighthouse is an ominous piece that drops the viewer off with its characters and leaves them washed ashore trying to play catch up. Despite the accents obscuring parts of the dialogue, and the looming sirens (auditory and fish lady) constantly encroaching, a deep appreciation for Robert Eggers must be developed. Eggers shows that he has great potential as a director. The Witch and The Lighthouse are just the beginning.… Expand

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ThiagoGonMay 2, 2020

Extremamente superestimado. Essa nota alta reflete que o filme é consumido por um grupo restrito de pessoas que já está predisposta a gostar de filmes pouco convencionais. Porque, se o público geral fosse avaliar, ele teria uma notaExtremamente superestimado. Essa nota alta reflete que o filme é consumido por um grupo restrito de pessoas que já está predisposta a gostar de filmes pouco convencionais. Porque, se o público geral fosse avaliar, ele teria uma nota baixíssima. Odiei a experiência, mesmo sendo alguém que gosta de filmes alternativos.… Expand

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tomielcriticonMay 2, 2020

“El faro” o “The lighthouse” en su ingles original, es una película independiente estrenada el 18 de octubre de 2019 por la productora A24, y pertenece al género de horror. Es la segunda película dirigida por el director Robert Eggers y conto“El faro” o “The lighthouse” en su ingles original, es una película independiente estrenada el 18 de octubre de 2019 por la productora A24, y pertenece al género de horror. Es la segunda película dirigida por el director Robert Eggers y conto con la ayuda de su hermano Max Eggers para realizar el guion de la misma, los personajes fueron interpretados por Robert Pattinson haciendo el papel de Thomas Howard, y Willem Defoe encarando a Thomas Wake. La película fue rodada en blanco y negro y con una relación de aspecto de 1.19:1, en su totalidad tiene una duración de 1h 50m.
The lighthouse desde su estreno fue muy bien recibida por los críticos, su director logro llevarse el premio FIPRESCI del festival de Cannes, y la película fue nominada a numerosos premios posteriormente (incluyendo a los óscar en la categoría de “Mejor fotografía”, pero no lo ganaría) y ganaría algunos como “Premio Satélite a mejor actor de reparto”, “Premio Spotlight”, “Independent Spirit Award al Mejor Actor de Reparto” y “Independent Spirit Award por Mejor Fotografía”. Actualmente la película logro recaudar $18.563.761 logrando superar así su coste de producción, que era de unos $4.000.000.
La trama de la obra presentada se ubica en el siglo XIX, más precisamente en el año 1890 y consta de una pareja de fareros (Thomas Howard y Thomas Wayne) que tendrán que convivir completamente aislados durante cuatro semanas en una pequeña isla cuidando de un faro, juntos tendrán que luchar por no verse sumergidos en la locura que conlleva el aislamiento, hasta que una serie de eventos hace que su estadía en la isla se prolongue hasta un tiempo indeterminado. Según los hermanos Eggers la película iba a ser un intento de adaptación al libro escrito por Edgar Allan Poe “The Light-House”, pero cuando el proyecto se detuvo Robert se ofreció a trabajar con Max y cambio la película dejando la idea del relato de Poe, pero agregando otras cosas como relatos y similitudes con personajes de la mitología griega o algunos personajes lovecraftianos Desde el punto de vista de producción, la utilización del color blanco y negro es un gran acierto para dar a entender al espectador la época en la que se sitúa la película, y la implementación de una pantalla en 1.19:1 ayuda al publico a sentir el mismo encerramiento y agobio que sienten los personajes, eso acompañado de unos planos cerrados casi claustrofóbicos. La isla al igual que los protagonistas podría ser considerada como otro personaje, debido a la atmosfera que transmite, que ayuda a que las acciones realizada por los protagonistas tenga un sentido. El misterio que envuelve el faro en el final es perfecto para la película, ya que invita al público expectante a pensar y teorizar después de haberla visto.
En conclusión, “The lighthouse” es una de las mejores películas del genero horror realizadas en el último tiempo, y entre otras cosas sirvió para seguir demostrando el buen ojo que tiene A24 para producir y financiar películas independientes. También para muchos es una demostración de lo que deberían hacer los directores de películas de terror, es decir, generar miedo a través de una atmosfera tenebrosa bien elaborada en el transcurso de la obra. Por parte del director, sirvió para darle más reconocimiento a su corta pero prometedora carrera… Expand

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SinewsApr 6, 2020

Every aspect of The Lighthouse works. Not a moment of filmmaking is dull, unwarranted, and not one but of these actors' talents were put to waste. Moreover, The Lighthouse is far, far greater than the some of its parts. In essence, TheEvery aspect of The Lighthouse works. Not a moment of filmmaking is dull, unwarranted, and not one but of these actors' talents were put to waste. Moreover, The Lighthouse is far, far greater than the some of its parts. In essence, The Lighthouse is to the 2010's what "There Will Be Blood" was to the 2000's - unabashedly over-the-top, larger than life, often-times ham-fisted and downright corny, but utterly compelling, and more than sophisticated enough to justify its bizarre conceits. Words cannot do justice to this film's sense of atmosphere. It gets compared to SpongeBob Squarepants of all things, and the comparison is not unwarranted. The Lighthouse is in many ways an adult fever-dream episode of SpongeBob, with its twisted, absurd sense of comedic timing, weirdly-authentically nautical atmosphere, and a willingness to entertain the weird, scary, and abhorrent for the sake of memorability. It's campiness works because this story clearly doesn't take itself seriously, taking as much time to chide and mock its characters and their questionable motives. Very little is explained over the 2-hour runtime, yet very little needed to be explained. Its absurdly simple premise invites all kinds of weird shenanigans, as its rudimentary narrative required some abnormal **** to possibly be interesting.

Not enough can be said for Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, who play their respective characters exactly the way they ought to be played - exaggerated, almost grotesque abominations of the archetypes they're supposed to embody. Dafoe, a grizzled old sea dog constitutionally incapable of using timely language, at the cost of making his speech so mysterious and antiquated as to be almost completely devoid of meaning, and Pattinson, in perhaps a parody of his bleary-eyed heartthrob origins, a completely insufferable young buck who's so smug and self-assured in his way of life that he flat out refuses to cooperate with his elderly cohort in any way and makes his own life harder in effect.

Without spoiling anything, the back and forth between these two actors is the final piece of the puzzle towards making this one of the greatest horror films of all-time. The tension escalates to such a comically absurd degree that when it all boils over, Daniel Day-Lewis' savage beatdown of Paul Dano at the end of "There Will Be Blood" almost seems subdued and muted by comparison. And yet, the heart and soul of this film is how much fun it manages to be, despite the rather weighty subjects it plays with. It's a sophisticated, yet hilarious homage to weird fiction that will leave you absolutely speechless, nerve-wracked, drained, and profoundly entertained by the time it reaches its conclusion.… Expand

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JordanLaytonApr 30, 2020

Wow. WOW. Go see this right now before its gone. This weekend. Buy your tickets. This is a contender for my favorite of the year up there with Midsommar. So many images are burned into my head after watching this. This is a MUST SEE.

DafoeWow. WOW. Go see this right now before its gone. This weekend. Buy your tickets. This is a contender for my favorite of the year up there with Midsommar. So many images are burned into my head after watching this. This is a MUST SEE.

Dafoe and Pattinson give two of the bravest performances< ever seen. This is a gritty, grimy, ghastly film that disturbed me in a very similar fashion to Midsommar. Ever piece of it has purpose and is executed masterfully to achieve the desired direction of Eggers. Give this movie awards. Teach it in classes. This movie is a clear vision completely finished to the T. I cant name a single flaw with it, for now. I'll be seeing this again this week and sitting on my opinion a bit before I give a rating on it (I'm clearly very hyped up on it right now) but its probably pretty clear to anyone reading this where I'm leaning...… Expand

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BryanModerateApr 21, 2020

This movie was incredible. William Defoe's performance was beyond and Pattinson proved he’s A list material. If you’re a fan of A24 body of work this would be in the top 3

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IAmaMovieGeekApr 20, 2020

Wow! I absolutely had to come back and review this masterpiece of a film. I loved every minute of this film. Outstanding performances by the actors. The cinematography was incredible. Definitely recommend this. Best film of 2019. It gets aWow! I absolutely had to come back and review this masterpiece of a film. I loved every minute of this film. Outstanding performances by the actors. The cinematography was incredible. Definitely recommend this. Best film of 2019. It gets a well deserved 10/10!… Expand

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imthenoobApr 18, 2020

It's the kind of movie that will divide people. While the performances, directing and cinematography were good, There were a few problems I had with it. The plot was pretty bare, the movie ran a bit too long for my tastes and it felt likeIt's the kind of movie that will divide people. While the performances, directing and cinematography were good, There were a few problems I had with it. The plot was pretty bare, the movie ran a bit too long for my tastes and it felt like there was never a moment I was truly into it. I just sort of watched it and that was it.… Expand

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JonathanJnioApr 7, 2020

As atuações são magistrais e a fotografia é de um bom gosto absurdo que até me falta palavras para a descrição - combina muito bem com a sensação claustrofóbica que o filme pretende passar. Mas a sensação que eu fiquei é que tudo isso seAs atuações são magistrais e a fotografia é de um bom gosto absurdo que até me falta palavras para a descrição - combina muito bem com a sensação claustrofóbica que o filme pretende passar. Mas a sensação que eu fiquei é que tudo isso se sobressai muito em relação ao conteúdo. O que me faz classifica-lo como quase parnasiano - onde a forma se sobressaí à tese.… Expand

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Ara_sirwanApr 1, 2020

Poetic and a masterpiece

When i finished the movie i was in shock of its beauty because movies like that had long gone but it cameback with "The Lighthouse". I thought this movie was taken from a novel because there was sense of mystery andPoetic and a masterpiece

When i finished the movie i was in shock of its beauty because movies like that had long gone but it cameback with "The Lighthouse". I thought this movie was taken from a novel because there was sense of mystery and horrory that can only take in novels. This movie is the reborn of classic art movies,love it.… Expand

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TchaikovskyMar 29, 2020

I have seen this wonderful masterpiece yesterday at night. Firstable and the most remarkable point of that misterius and amusing film is the excellent photography, the performances of the two only actors William Dafoe and Robert Patinson areI have seen this wonderful masterpiece yesterday at night. Firstable and the most remarkable point of that misterius and amusing film is the excellent photography, the performances of the two only actors William Dafoe and Robert Patinson are hilarius. Otherwise sound effects are stonishing and the plot very its fantastic . Well I think that film must SEEN by every authentic cinema lovers it's absolutely outstanding.… Expand

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LeoprechaunMar 28, 2020

Tecnicamente o filme é impecável, as interpretações estão geniais, é clara a entrega dos atores. A direção de Eggers, que ja havia mostrado a que veio em A Bruxa, agora firmou-se definitivamente como algo digno de atenção, e a claraTecnicamente o filme é impecável, as interpretações estão geniais, é clara a entrega dos atores. A direção de Eggers, que ja havia mostrado a que veio em A Bruxa, agora firmou-se definitivamente como algo digno de atenção, e a clara influencia de Chambers e Lovecraft são a cereja do bolo. Esse filme é um deleite.… Expand

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Im_just_playingMar 24, 2020

This movie is very original and fresh at the same time. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson made really fantastic job. Visuals are great and I can say the same thing about music and story. Also, there are some Lovecraftian and Greek MythologyThis movie is very original and fresh at the same time. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson made really fantastic job. Visuals are great and I can say the same thing about music and story. Also, there are some Lovecraftian and Greek Mythology elements here too. I love it.… Expand

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ty92Mar 26, 2020

What a incredible performance by Willem Dafoe. He made this movie for me. He got all the best lines. Although I suggest watching this movie with captions. Some of it is hard to understand but that's ok. It adds to the characters and makesWhat a incredible performance by Willem Dafoe. He made this movie for me. He got all the best lines. Although I suggest watching this movie with captions. Some of it is hard to understand but that's ok. It adds to the characters and makes them believable. This film was odd and strange at times. It can be interpreted in many different ways. What exactly happened? I think I have a idea of what actually happened. But I'm not sure. I was hoping for a different ending. Sometimes it's better to make you imagine what a character is seeing rather than showing you. It's effective at that. But what was real and what wasn't? Two men going crazy in a lighthouse. Were they going crazy or was everything actually happening?… Expand

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SladeykajeMar 21, 2020

An atmospheric masterpiece. Robert Eggers is really solidifying his voice as one of the most original in the filmmaking industry, and along with Ari Aster, Jennifer Kent and Jordan Peele is re-redefining the horror genre. The nature of hisAn atmospheric masterpiece. Robert Eggers is really solidifying his voice as one of the most original in the filmmaking industry, and along with Ari Aster, Jennifer Kent and Jordan Peele is re-redefining the horror genre. The nature of his (and his brother's) writing is unflinching and bold and the 'elevated' language utilised is an excellent immersion. The same can be said for the directing and cinematography choices; the decision to use not only black and white but the granular lenses from a similar period is excellent. I was very pleased with this one overall. 9.7… Expand

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020

"Let Neptune strike ye dead Winslow! HARK!" God this movie was snubbed at the Oscars.

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d0vla11Mar 11, 2020

A movie with an incredible acting by the two actors, a mindf*ck story, great cinematography and intense atmosphere -> this one is a real deal.

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Shbaua912Mar 8, 2020

This film is absurd, illogical, nonsensical, and a masterpiece. Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe both give career-best performances.

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xXClutchDutchXxMar 1, 2020

It's a good movie but the acting is what holds it in. The movie starts off with a very interesting premise. The way it's shot, lighting, and locate is what pulls u in but by the end of it, it's less interesting as what you thought it wouldIt's a good movie but the acting is what holds it in. The movie starts off with a very interesting premise. The way it's shot, lighting, and locate is what pulls u in but by the end of it, it's less interesting as what you thought it would be. I can't knock this film as it breaks new ground and the actors go where most do not. Worth the watch… Expand

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Jes1310Feb 26, 2020

This movies is not for everyone. If you expect to see an action flick, skip this. But if you want to see two actors acting their socks of, and if you want to see a dark sinister drama, and if you want to get punched in the gut this movie isThis movies is not for everyone. If you expect to see an action flick, skip this. But if you want to see two actors acting their socks of, and if you want to see a dark sinister drama, and if you want to get punched in the gut this movie is for you. I just could not let it go, and weeks later I still think about it.
The use of black/white pictures in 4/3 format, have never been so hauntingly strong.
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HannibalBFeb 23, 2020

The makers of this mess of a film throw in a lot of things to suggest that it has a deep meaning, but that meaning has to be supplied by the viewer, because the writers didn't know what they were doing. The Lighthouse begins well but when theThe makers of this mess of a film throw in a lot of things to suggest that it has a deep meaning, but that meaning has to be supplied by the viewer, because the writers didn't know what they were doing. The Lighthouse begins well but when the wind changes about halfway through, it devolves into chaos. The story wanders, the characters become inconsistant and their motivations obscur. The actors are not at fault: their performances are excellent, but they're working with confused and unfinished material. What is really going on in this tale? Is Thomas Howard cursed? Is he mad? Is Defoe's character the mad one? Are the avian souls of the dead sailors offended? Are the supernatural entities real? Is the scrimshaw figure cursed. Do these two just drink too much? Is everything brought together by some grand Promethean theme? Is Cthulhu lurking in the cold vastness of space? I don't know, and neither does anybody else, including the writers. Rationalize this any way you want, and you'll be right. This is the J.J. Abrams school of film, nested in arty cinematography and compelling performances: throw a lot of shocking visual elements at the viewer so that he won't try to make sense of the story. But who can care about any of this? There is no sense that the plot is building towards anything or that there is any unifying theme or idea. So, despite all the frantic action and pseudo-sibylline ranting, this movie is a big bore.… Expand

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PanchogulFeb 20, 2020

El Faro (2019)

Sinopsis: En la década de 1890, dos fareros que afrontan un turno de cuatro semanas juntos combaten la constante tentación de dejarse arrastrar por la locura en una isla remota y misteriosa de Nueva Inglaterra. Opinión:El Faro (2019)

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En la década de 1890, dos fareros que afrontan un turno de cuatro semanas juntos combaten la constante tentación de dejarse arrastrar por la locura en una isla remota y misteriosa de Nueva Inglaterra.

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"Oscura, lúgubre, un descenso retorcido hacia la verdadera locura altamente siniestro y perturbador"

Esta película me hizo flipar en todos los sentidos, fue una experiencia hipnótica, envolvente y pesadillesca, al menos para mí, siendo una película no convencional y una auténtica obra de horror moderno cargado de alta tensión psicológica, logró sin quererlo aterrorizarme y elevar discretamente mis niveles de ansiedad, pero lejos de ser un mal viaje, fue real, hermoso y enriquecedor; más me vale ver algo divertido antes de dormir o tendré problemas, ademas, el cuadro final fue quizás un poco Too Much para mi. Sería criminal de mi parte recomendar esta película a personas que sufren de ansiedad, lo digo por experiencia propia, pero si la recomiendo encarecidamente a los amantes del séptimo arte que gusten de experiencias nuevas.

Esto como dije antes, es horror moderno, nada de payasadas cuya única herramienta para asustar son los jumpscares.

Robert Pattinson lo hace de maravilla, aunque no pude evitar pasarme el rollo con el. Willem Dafoe lo hizo aún mejor actuando y en ocasiones opaca al propio protagonista.

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keanexFeb 18, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A completely unique film in 2019. Shot in 4:3 aspect ratio, black and white, starring 2 guys in a lighthouse going mad - thanks A24. As someone said to me, it's like a lucid dream turned nightmare. It's a harrowing movie of two lighthouse keepers going mad, not sure if Willem is gaslighting Robert, or if Robert is on a perpetual bender distorting his reality. It doesn't matter, it's an intense memorable movie that was a brave move to take.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantFeb 17, 2020

Gorgeous cinematography, decent acting, a haunting soundtrack and a superbly crafted atmospheric mood aside, this otherwise-pointless, incomprehensible mess of a movie is a phenomenally huge, utterly confusing waste of time. Writer-directorGorgeous cinematography, decent acting, a haunting soundtrack and a superbly crafted atmospheric mood aside, this otherwise-pointless, incomprehensible mess of a movie is a phenomenally huge, utterly confusing waste of time. Writer-director Robert Eggers meticulously creates a well-crafted setting to tell a story and then fails to fill it with a tale worthy of its precisely realized milieu. In fact, what's supposed to be haunting and scary turns out to be downright laughable in the second hour, especially as the picture painfully limps toward its long-overdue conclusion. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson deliver capable performances -- that is, when they can be understood, their mangled elocution of the picture's Herman Melville-esque dialogue so distorted that it's impossible to decipher what they're saying no matter how many times one plays back each painfully tedious scene. Whatever the filmmaker was going for here, it's certainly lost on the audience.… Expand

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Bertaut1Feb 16, 2020

A superbly made film about madness, isolation, alcohol, a cheesed-off one-eyed seagull, and farts

A manic fever dream fusing Greek mythology, Jungian psychology, and German Expressionism with Herman Melville and H.P. Lovecraft, TheA superbly made film about madness, isolation, alcohol, a cheesed-off one-eyed seagull, and farts

A manic fever dream fusing Greek mythology, Jungian psychology, and German Expressionism with Herman Melville and H.P. Lovecraft, The Lighthouse is the second film from writer/director Robert Eggers, who made The VVitch: A New England Folktale (2015). Co-written by Max Eggers, the film is very loosely based on the "Smalls Lighthouse Tragedy" (1801). A bizarre experience in just about every way, from the glorious visual and aural design to the grandiose acting to the jet black humour to the ambiguity, the film fits into a horror subgenre that focuses on cerebral, difficult-to-define, and always slightly off-camera terror (see films such as The VVitch, The Blair Witch Project, The Babadook, and The Wind). And I loved every crazy minute of it. In the late 1890s, Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson) and Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) arrive on an outcropping off the coast of New England to begin their four-week rotation manning the lighthouse. The more experienced Wake assigns Winslow menial tasks, whilst he himself attends to the lens. Although Winslow has some unnerving dreams, the four weeks pass without incident. However, on the night before their relief is due, the wind suddenly changes, and the island is hit by a violent storm, stranding the duo indefinitely.

The importance of Damian Volpe's incredible sound design is indicated immediately, as before we see anything, we hear the wind blowing and a foghorn rumbling in the distance. That horn is omnipresent throughout the film, and to say it gets under your skin is an understatement. It's unsettling and disturbing, and it makes it impossible to ever acclimate yourself to this strange milieu. There's only one sequence in which we don't hear it; the pivotal opening scene of the third act, and the silence is oppressive.

The sound design is matched by the stunning monochrome visuals. Working with cinematographer Jarin Blaschke, Eggers shot The Lighthouse in 1.19:1, a transitional format that was only used briefly during the shift from silent cinema to sound. And that's exactly why Eggers and Blaschke chose it. This is a folktale, a fable from a by-gone age, so what better way to present that fable than by replicating the way the film would have looked had it been made during the early years of sound filmmaking, creating the sense that this is a disturbing artefact, an antique vestige from a different era.

One also has to praise Craig Lathrop's production design. The lighthouse used in the film wasn't an existing structure, but was custom-built to scale on Cape Forchu, an outcropping off the coast of Nova Scotia. Lathrop has imbued every inch of the building, both inside and out, with an existentialist dread – from the industrial hell of the gears in the basement to the almost Eden like peace of the lantern room high above.

Eggers also does something interesting with the narrative itself. Winslow and Wake are focalisers – the world is filtered through their perspective, but they don't narrate. Indeed, although we shift from one character to the other, Eggers never leaves their perspective, nor does he present any kind of omniscient narration. Important here is the use of "fallible focalisation"; the story is one of madness, and it's abundantly clear that neither man is a reliable witness. As things begin to fall apart, this sense becomes ever more prevalent, as we begin to question much of what we're seeing. It's a wonderful use of a defamiliarising technique which works to keep the audience constantly on edge and constantly second-guessing everything they see insofar as we know that some, none, or all of it could be the figment of a failing mind.

The film's storyline is slight enough as to suggest several themes without really going too heavily into any of them. For example, one could certainly read Winslow and Wake's relationship as homoerotic, whilst the societal construct of masculinity, particularly as manifested in competitiveness, is never far from the surface. Another reading would be that the film is an allegory for class struggle – the lantern room high above is the upper class, the bowels of the lighthouse is the working class. Alcoholism is also omnipresent, with the duo progressively drinking more and more each night, until they run out of rum, and so try to mix turpentine and honey, so dependent have they become on the numbing effects of drink.

The Lighthouse definitely isn't for everyone, and is challenging and rewarding in equal measure. There's a lot that has gone into making this film what it is, both in terms of crafting the folkloric story and in the more mechanical sense of putting the finished film together. An aesthetic marvel, it's thick with mood and atmosphere, and proves that The VVitch was no fluke.… Expand

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bo3lwaFeb 6, 2020

Robert Eggers Talented and this movie even better than the witch . And even better than any movies in 2019

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donelsonFeb 6, 2020

Amazing performances by Dafoe and Pattinson, but truly repulsive at times. A very hard movie to like, 20 minutes too long, as well.

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Kalele005Feb 5, 2020

it's a kind of movie that i dont see often anymore in hollywood's cinema i guess we need more director like this who take more risk and create brilliant movie it was the root of movies one century ago that film is a beautiful tribute toit's a kind of movie that i dont see often anymore in hollywood's cinema i guess we need more director like this who take more risk and create brilliant movie it was the root of movies one century ago that film is a beautiful tribute to black/white cinema, the lighthouse is so weird and disturbing that i didn't get the movie but i still enjoyed it for what it was.… Expand

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vudumindscienceFeb 4, 2020

Great atmosphere, great acting, great cinematography. It might feel slow and meandering at times for some people but otherwise well worth the watch.

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BrenjonesFeb 2, 2020

Acting was some of the best I’ve ever seen, perfectly captures insanity. Cinematography was incredibly expressive and the atmosphere is impeccable. Would 100% recommend to Anyone who loves cinema.

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Sierra-117Feb 1, 2020

The lighthouse, Robert Eggers most recent claustrophobic horror/psychological thriller is finally out in the UK, and by god is it a sight to behold. Set on a remote lighthouse island (obviously), the plot revolves around a young man (RobertThe lighthouse, Robert Eggers most recent claustrophobic horror/psychological thriller is finally out in the UK, and by god is it a sight to behold. Set on a remote lighthouse island (obviously), the plot revolves around a young man (Robert Pattinson) trying to keep his sanity whilst working a four week shift with his extremely unlikeable superior (Willem Dafoe). If you know me well at all you’ll know that I am particularly fond of the psychedelic drama ‘Donnie Darko’ due to its weird and at times disturbing nature, but Donnie Darko doesn’t even come close to being as strange and twisted as this film. As soon as the lighthouse begins the insanely heavy focus on sound design comes in to play and we hear a loud and quite uncomfortable noise, which after being played countless times, gradually blends into the atmosphere. For this reason (amongst others) I think it is worth mentioning that the lighthouse is a very cinematic experience and should be treated as such. I have little doubt that once the film leaves cinemas it will never be experienced in the same way again, so I absolutely recommend that you go out and watch it soon. The sound emitted from the speakers is often so intense that you’ll feel the entire room vibrating, which isn’t helped by Mark Korven’s discomforting score which perfectly accompanies the feeling of suspense present throughout the movie. With all of this chaos surrounding the two central characters, it becomes apparent that the performances of the protagonists will either make or break the experience on the whole. Fortunately both Pattinson and Dafoe are phenomenal, giving outstanding performances that to my knowledge are the greatest of either actor’s career. Where Pattinson does an outstanding job of portraying a realistic and unsettling descent into madness, Dafoe gives a terrifying impersonation of a cruel, superstitious man who has lived away from society for a large portion of his life. I finally understand the large number of individuals who claim that they were both robbed of Oscar nominations. Which brings me to my final topic, the screenplay and the plot in general.
Each scene has a specific dynamic which is intended to allow a contrast between the moments in which Pattinson is alone, and when he is spending time with Dafoe. In the instances where the young man is in solitude, Eggers allows the tension to build up with the atmosphere at its peak, however when both him and Dafoe are together most of this is gone in order to allow the two fantastic actors to improvise and show off the extent of their brilliance. This format remains apparent, until the final act of the film in which a shocking and sinister finale combines both of the former elements. By the time it was over, I was completely speechless about the phenomenon I had just witnessed, and remained so for hours to come. The lighthouse is a masterpiece however you look at it, but it also shouldn’t be taken lightly. It is certainly not for the faint of heart, as together with its disturbing atmosphere and the amazing performances of each member of the cast, it is uncomfortable and twisted film that in my opinion definitely would’ve deserved a best picture nomination.… Expand

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bfoore90Jan 30, 2020

A24 strikes again with a strange, creepy and visceral tale of 2 lighthouse keepers on a mysterious island.

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CharlieSGJan 28, 2020

An attempt at creating a film, not really a movie, just a film with interesting visuals and really strong acting. That being said, it don't get no worse than this - no matter how you look at it! Intellectualizing something like this wasteAn attempt at creating a film, not really a movie, just a film with interesting visuals and really strong acting. That being said, it don't get no worse than this - no matter how you look at it! Intellectualizing something like this waste of time is just very sad commentary on how few really good films exist today. Seeing this at least give you a nice comparison to something really good out right now, like The Joker or Little Women.… Expand

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daniel678Jan 28, 2020

A wonderful film, from begging to end. Cinematography, direction, performances, music, sound, everything. MASTERPIECE!

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NShep53Jan 27, 2020

Robert Eggers does it again, this time with amazing performances by Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. This deserved a lot more love by the oscars....

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kirkenderJan 27, 2020

From a film nerd viewpoint, The Lighthouse is an awesome achievement, the performances from Pattinson and Dafoe are outrageously entertaining. Slow, atmospheric, creepy, funny, disorienting, are all perfectly apt descriptions. Chiaroscuro,From a film nerd viewpoint, The Lighthouse is an awesome achievement, the performances from Pattinson and Dafoe are outrageously entertaining. Slow, atmospheric, creepy, funny, disorienting, are all perfectly apt descriptions. Chiaroscuro, the fancy schmancy term for balancing black and white in visuals, is actually in effect for this black and white movie, thank the cinema lords. Technically this film is a masterpiece and the acting is mind bogglingly fun, and thankfully it's shy of 2 hours long so it doesn't get tedious. I wouldn't recommend for most people though.… Expand

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GrachechkovskiJan 25, 2020

Marvelous movie of madness that I've seen before. Great work of Robert Eggers, Oscar's games by two brilliant actors, impressive sound design and picture. "Joker" nervolous smokes in outside.

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ajzeg01Jan 23, 2020

Man, 2019 was a good year for slow, messed-up, abstract, artsy horror movies! The Lighthouse is a masterpiece. It feels timeless, like a lost classic. It feels like something that could’ve been made in the ‘30s with Bela Lugosi and BorisMan, 2019 was a good year for slow, messed-up, abstract, artsy horror movies! The Lighthouse is a masterpiece. It feels timeless, like a lost classic. It feels like something that could’ve been made in the ‘30s with Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. It is made to look and feel like a classic horror film, it’s shot in black and white with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It feels very intense and claustrophobic, and the edges of the screen sometimes blend in with the black space so you can focus on the centre of the frame. The performances are unreal. Robert Pattinson is fantastic and Willem Dafoe is absolutely unbelievable! You know the Sea Captain from The Simpsons? That’s basically him in this movie. So awesome! The story is slow, vague and doesn’t make much sense. It leaves a lot to the imagination and your own personal interpretation. Is all this crazy horrific stuff really going on, or are the characters just going insane? It really sucks you in and makes you think. This, along with Midsommar, are my favourite movies of the year. This is a must-see! Turn all the lights off and get lost in this beautiful, haunting film. I gotta tell you, if that Blumhouse Universal Monsters reboot doesn’t do well, they NEED to give the rights to A24! Seeing some of the most classic horror characters reimagined by the most brilliant modern horror directors would be freaking awesome!! Make it happen, Universal!… Expand

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BrunoVn00Jan 22, 2020

This movie is an experience. The presentation is fantastic. I can't believe how this movie manages to be so haunting and scary. Everything from the sets to the sound to the lighting adds to the haunting presentation that is done right. TheThis movie is an experience. The presentation is fantastic. I can't believe how this movie manages to be so haunting and scary. Everything from the sets to the sound to the lighting adds to the haunting presentation that is done right. The aspect ratio is to add the feeling of loneliness and claustrophobia this movie wants to make the viewer feel and the black and white look isn't made because it looks cool but also, not only to make us feel that we are transported to sometime in the past but also makes some great contrasts that make this movie almost feel like in complete darkness. The performances...Oh my God, this might be one of the best acted movies of 2019. The Green Goblin is great like in pretty much every role he takes. Thanks to the lighting and his jawdropping facial expressions he looked genuinely terrifying during the famous monologue scene. Edward Cullen is the proof that (almost)any actor can be amazing if he's with the right director and I bought every action he made and every word he said. This movie is filled with so much creativity and while the story itself can be predictable because of the circumstances surrounding the characters there's so much to think about. All the metaphors, the allegories, every element is there for a reason and it's up to the viewer to think. This is what makes or breaks this movie because you love it or hate it. This might be a weird movie for some (specially the masses who want more straight-forward, surface-level stories) but for me, it's a fantastic movie in which we learn a lot about the characters and all those plot elements that might feel confusing are done to add to the feeling of mystery surrounding the characters and the setting. I feel that this movie is also a clever commentary about superstition and how we don't really know what's actually real or what not. This is a brilliant movie in every single aspect and even if you don't get the story or the point of the movie (I think I did) you have to live this experience. It is NECESSARY to watch it in a theater or at home but with a good sound system and a big screen.… Expand

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PaulPiJan 18, 2020

How to start. Incredible footage with symmetrical planes in abundance. Well chosen music and with the 1.19:1 (you focus more on the ongoing plot) aspect ratio it gives you a claustrphobic sensation. It's black and white but sometimes you canHow to start. Incredible footage with symmetrical planes in abundance. Well chosen music and with the 1.19:1 (you focus more on the ongoing plot) aspect ratio it gives you a claustrphobic sensation. It's black and white but sometimes you can see grays and sepia colors. The ambiental sounds are astonishing. Very very good and intimate acting by Dafoe and Pattinson. It's not a 10 because of the script (there are script phrases that become long and heavy.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingJan 17, 2020

Visto alguns comentários, fica claro que esse não é um filme apenas para se assistir uma vez, mas sendo essa minha experiencia, alguns simbolismos e metáforas ficarão de foca.
Como destaque, temos uma cinematografia diferenciada, com um filmeVisto alguns comentários, fica claro que esse não é um filme apenas para se assistir uma vez, mas sendo essa minha experiencia, alguns simbolismos e metáforas ficarão de foca.
Como destaque, temos uma cinematografia diferenciada, com um filme supostamente numa proporção 4:3, preto e branco e que entrega muita coisa na fotografia, sendo um colírio para quem aprecia essa arte. As atuações de Dafoe e Pattison não deixam a desejar e dão tudo que o filme pede para não ficar cansativo. Muito misterioso e poético, um dos melhores do gênero nesse ano!… Expand

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ApolscJan 16, 2020

I still cannot believe they won't give Willem Dafoe an Oscar for his performance. This is a very good movie and a scary and uncomfortable experience in the cinema. The sound and imagery are painful to follow.

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danteabadJan 14, 2020

I understand how many people wont like this movie at all. Its pace go through normal exposition to madening slow pace where we can see how Winslow get crazier and crazier until he completely loses his mind. Its kind of frustrating how peopleI understand how many people wont like this movie at all. Its pace go through normal exposition to madening slow pace where we can see how Winslow get crazier and crazier until he completely loses his mind. Its kind of frustrating how people get more used nowadays to fast paced dramas or psychological movies where you get to know and understand everything whats happening to the main character and his mind. this is not one of those films. I really loved the way this was filmed. Direction and photography were tied up so magically. The sound design was superb. and what an outstanding interpretation of both Defoe and Pattison. To be honest i didnt thought Pattison could get so high and impresive on his character. im so relieved to see how far he is from Twilight and so well developed nowadays.… Expand

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Catface1Jan 13, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Piece of crap, waste of time. A tale of a nightmare boss, tormenting a simpleton.… Expand

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jas_onJan 13, 2020

Expertly crafted and acted, with a somewhat disappointingly vague ending. I was on the edge of my seat throughout.

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GLADIADORJan 13, 2020

Filme chato e muito cansativo, as unicas coisas que se salvam nesse filme é a atuação do willem dafoe e do robert pattinson e o visual do filme

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RjrJan 12, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Possibly the worse movie I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t even understand why Robert Pattinson didn’t leave right away. Possibly gay? So what! The movie sucked. They both deserved to die. What a waste of my time, and yours-so be forewarned.… Expand

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DMLYxCriticJan 12, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With amazing performances from the film's two casts, Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, The Lighthouse dives deep into the dark, violent, and gory psyche of the human mind. The cinematography was also amazing, and so was the lighting. The plot however, often is quite confusing, especially in following the timeline of how long the characters were in the lighthouse. But overall, the story was amazingly brutal and dark. Definitely not for everyone.… Expand

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puntmanJan 9, 2020

Brilliant cinematography and set design. Authentic and period-immersive performances. But I left feeling empty and a little meh towards the characters. I do enjoy arthouse films, but perhaps this movie was too much for me to understand. ItBrilliant cinematography and set design. Authentic and period-immersive performances. But I left feeling empty and a little meh towards the characters. I do enjoy arthouse films, but perhaps this movie was too much for me to understand. It seemed that once everything was established, the characters only finished the dark path they each had started on, and any further expansion of the story stopped. I still recommend this film. It will probably become a cult classic and I will eventually re-watch and hopefully come to a better understand of the film.… Expand

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DeanomiteJan 8, 2020

This is the second movie by Robert Eggers, the first being The Witch, an excellent movie. This one also was pretty good, i think he is inspired by Bergman. The only department lacking is the dialog, there should be more philosophy to matchThis is the second movie by Robert Eggers, the first being The Witch, an excellent movie. This one also was pretty good, i think he is inspired by Bergman. The only department lacking is the dialog, there should be more philosophy to match the excellent camera/sound/acting work. He does a lot with a $4m budget, and will likely continue to work and develop his skills at that level. How he got Willem Defoe and Robert Pattinson in his movie with that budget is a miracle. This director I feel has more untapped potential than just about anyone out there.… Expand

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KenRJan 8, 2020

Having a love of all things set around the sea and classic navigational aids, it was essential to see ‘The Lighthouse’ - not so sure it was a good idea though. It’s a movie to make you feel both sickened and exhausted. The exhaustion is notHaving a love of all things set around the sea and classic navigational aids, it was essential to see ‘The Lighthouse’ - not so sure it was a good idea though. It’s a movie to make you feel both sickened and exhausted. The exhaustion is not so much from watching the harrowing events but from forcing yourself to last the distance. Great movies have been made with thought-provoking prose telling of highly strained relationships; O’Neil’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Mourning becomes Elektra, Melville’s Moby Dick, along with several similar writings by Edgar Allen Poe, being just a few. This grotesque, gothic horror yarn borrows from just about all of these in an attempt to bring to life its relentless assault on the hapless viewer’s senses. The end result may prove to please the horror aficionados or audiences with sadeo-masochistic tendencies. It pounds you over the head with an endless barrage of perverse abuse and vulgarity, till you want to reach for the remote to escape or move on in double speed. This sort of theme, in the past, would have been made as an effective 50min experimental featurette (BFI or CNFB style) As is, the endless morbid visual and sound scapes, tend to weigh you down to the point of wanting to walk out. The two performers are hard-working but a good movie needs more than slick acting to be enjoyable. I’m OK with the use of beautiful, moody, well lit Black and White cinematography but don’t see the advantage of shooting in an odd variation of the old 4 x 3 mode, as it added little or nothing. Also, with appearing to be set in the late 1800s early 1900s, these constructions would have been relatively newish and were quite well maintained but this set, looks so severely neglected as to be more like an untouched, 200 yr old museum piece. Lastly, lugging heavy ‘steel’ barrels up a Spiral Staircase...step by step, single-handed, when you have a pulley system outside seemed odd (?) Strictly for ‘arty’ self-abusers and the Awards crowd.… Expand

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AndremaxJan 7, 2020

The Lighthouse is a dazzling portrait of madness .

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alejandro970Jan 5, 2020

¿What you get when you have two men stranded on a boulder in the middle of the sea? The idea is a blow of fresh air, that reminds the early movies of genre, with a mixture of psychological horror and suspense that grows like a sliding down¿What you get when you have two men stranded on a boulder in the middle of the sea? The idea is a blow of fresh air, that reminds the early movies of genre, with a mixture of psychological horror and suspense that grows like a sliding down snowball. Good for "no more Mr. Nice Guy" Pattinson.… Expand

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Leandro_CamposJan 3, 2020

I don't know what happens in the head of the people who give this **** a good review. I think for some people, good movie is a boring and bizarre thing but because it "sounds intelligent and cult" it must be good. Don't waste your time withI don't know what happens in the head of the people who give this **** a good review. I think for some people, good movie is a boring and bizarre thing but because it "sounds intelligent and cult" it must be good. Don't waste your time with this...don't waste your time with Eggers.… Expand

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luisfpalhetaJan 2, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the connection between reason, metaphor and symbolism in order to viscerally explain the interrelationship XY. explored !!… Expand

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TheEventsOf1989Dec 28, 2019

Even with good performances and unique visuals, upon later opinions and reflections I realized the story undoubtedly writes its way into a corner. Once everything is established, the characters only finish the dark path they started on, andEven with good performances and unique visuals, upon later opinions and reflections I realized the story undoubtedly writes its way into a corner. Once everything is established, the characters only finish the dark path they started on, and the story reveals unfortunately discontinue. Story is the basis of film, without it, style becomes unsavory flavor.… Expand

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