The Lighthouse
A24 | Release Date: October 18, 2019
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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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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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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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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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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020
"Let Neptune strike ye dead Winslow! HARK!" God this movie was snubbed at the Oscars.
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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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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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MatertMar 23, 2022
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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