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Litgenstein

Favorite films

  • Apocalypse Now
  • 12 Angry Men

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  • Pulp Fiction

    ★★★★½

  • The Grand Budapest Hotel

    ★★★★½

  • Dog Day Afternoon

    ★★★★

  • Apocalypse Now

    ★★★★★

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  • Pulp Fiction

    Pulp Fiction

    ★★★★½

    Pulp Fiction is a deliriously entertaining, genre-defying roller coaster that upends expectations at every turn. The film’s greatest strength lies in its unabashed willingness to embrace extreme contrasts—scenes oscillate wildly between pitch-black humor, bone-crunching violence, and genuine moments of emotional weight, yet nothing ever feels out of place. Director Quentin Tarantino sews these seemingly incompatible elements together with such confidence that the viewer is swept along, unsure whether to laugh or cringe, but too fascinated to look away.

    One of…

  • The Grand Budapest Hotel

    The Grand Budapest Hotel

    ★★★★½

    Visually stunning, intricate narrative structure and wonderful performances by actors playing truly captivating characters. Only thing I can criticise is the movie at some points being too meta, even for my taste.

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  • Oldboy

    Oldboy

    ★★★★½

    Oldboy is a gripping, high-stakes thriller that thrives on its borderline absurd premise and delivers an unforgettable cinematic experience. The film's narrative starts with a seemingly outrageous setup—a man imprisoned for 15 years without explanation—yet this bizarre foundation is masterfully used to construct a labyrinthine plot brimming with tension.

    As the story unfolds, countless open-ended mysteries arise, layering the film with an almost unbearable sense of suspense. The characters, defined by their exaggerated coolness and striking intensity, propel the narrative…

  • Apocalypse Now

    Apocalypse Now

    ★★★★★

    This movie is an absolute masterpiece in my book! A thoughtful and rich investigation into the effects of human warfare and violence and the absurdity that goes along with it.
    Through impactful dialouges, visual storytelling and a monumental cinematography, this movie stands out amongst anti-war movies. War isn't just evil and tragic, war in Apocalypse Now becomes a chaotic, untameable entity, which morphs the people and environment around it. Some go insane and lose rationality, while others lose their soul…

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