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Notes: Since I kept hearing some very good things about this flick, I was really eager to check it out and I some really high expectations. Eventually, it was one of those cases that I had such high expectations that it became almost impossible for the concerned picture to fulfill those expectations. For example, Carice van Houten said it was even the best movie that came out during the last 10 years so it was supposed to be really great. Eventually, to be honest, even though I did like it, even though I thought it was very good , unfortunately, I never thought it was really amazing. Basically, the story was quite interesting and it was definitely very well done but the main issue was that I didn't care much about any characters, neither the secret police agent or the intellectual couple. As a result, even though I admired the work done, I had a rather hard time to connect with the whole thing. Still, don't misunderstand me, it is a very good picture and it is considered as the modern classic so it is definitely worth a look. 
“Since this movie had been a huge critical and commercial flop, I wasn’t expecting much but since it was available on Disney+, I thought I might as well check it out. Well, to be honest, maybe because I had such low expectation, but I didn’t think it was so bad after all. However, it doesn’t me” read more
Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2020) (100 movies items)"Allright! We have reached the 100 votes. thank you all for your help! Now, let's count the points....."
Notes: In the Netherlands, this movie is a huge classic and it is broadcasted on TV at least twice or three times a year. I mean, most of Paul Verhoeven's movies are more or less controversial but this one is usually considered a Dutch national treasure. It was, at the time, the most expensive Dutch movie ever made and it is indeed a very well made WWII feature with a gripping story, some decent directing and some very good actors. At some point, such actors like Alec Guinness, David Niven, Julie Christie, Henry Fonda or Charlotte Rampling were attached but, probably for some budgetary reasons, they didn't show up after all. Instead, Paul Verhoeven was yet again working with Rutger Hauer (he wasn't in fact his first choice but Hauer gave apparently a great audition) and it is a real shame that they didn't get along while making 'Flesh & Blood' in 1985 as they would never make another movie together. To be honest, the whole thing tends to be a little bit too patriotic and self-centered for my taste but it is still a really solid historical flick.
“To be honest, I had no idea what to expect from this flick but since it was suggested by one of my favorite Listal members, I thought I might as well check it out. Well, even though the beginning was intriguing, unfortunately, from the moment that Charlotte drugged Lizzie and had her cut off her own” read more
Notes: In the Netherlands, this movie is a huge classic and it is broadcasted on TV at least twice or three times a year. I mean, most of Paul Verhoeven's movies are more or less controversial but this one is usually considered a Dutch national treasure. It was, at the time, the most expensive Dutch movie ever made and it is indeed a very well made WWII feature with a gripping story, some decent directing and some very good actors. At some point, such actors like Alec Guinness, David Niven, Julie Christie, Henry Fonda or Charlotte Rampling were attached but, probably for some budgetary reasons, they didn't show up after all. Instead, Paul Verhoeven was yet again working with Rutger Hauer (he wasn't in fact his first choice but Hauer gave apparently a great audition) and it is a real shame that they didn't get along while making 'Flesh & Blood' in 1985 as they would never make another movie together. To be honest, the whole thing tends to be a little bit too patriotic and self-centered for my taste but it is still a really solid historical flick.
“I had no idea what to expect from this flick but since there was a decent cast involved, I thought I might as well check it out. I was wondering if it was the first movie I saw directed by Chris Rock and, to be honest, I have to admit that I completely forgot that I saw years ago ‘I Think I Love M” read more
