Kontroll
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Movie Reviews of Kontroll
Movie Review: A metaphor
Summary: 5 Stars
Part of the reason I liked this movie so much is the Hungarian language itself. The vulgarities were very colorful, sad to see that so many of them were lost in translation.
I also really enjoyed the setting of the film; the Budapest subway system gave an interesting beckgound to the story. (see previous reviews)
And the story? I was confused about it for a while. True, it doesn't solve the murder mystery, but I don't think it's really supposed to be solved. To me it rather seemed to tell an allegory of someone going insane, of loosing grip on reality.
Konroll faintly resembled Jacob's Ladder. It evoked the same kind of confusion and thought process to make sense of it. I think this is the biggest reason I liked it.
Movie Review: Through the looking glass in the Budapest subway.
Summary: 5 Stars
Really fun, dark, twisted tale of the men who take tickets, and nab scoff-laws on the Budapest subway; their social structure and rivalries, forming a blackly comic satire on the nature of society as a whole.
Beautifully shot, stylish and stylized, full of exciting scenes, and dark odd characters. Sort of the Coen brothers meet Eastern Europe ennui. Not super deep, and there are a plot few cheats, but I enjoyed every minute of it.
Note: the US version is not anamorphic, and doesn't do justice to this great looking film. If you have access to an all region player, the Hungarian DVD, with english subtitles - available on Amazon - is a substantial visual improvement.
Movie Review: What a great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for something different and wow, did I find it! The story is, perhaps, a bit scattered, but whatever is lacking is made up for by compelling performances; you feel so much for these people. It's not everyday that a movie makes me sit up in my seat, or bite my lip in anticipation, but I found myself doing that at several points in the film. Visually, this movie is beautiful, each scene a portrait. And I agree with a previous reviewer that the soundtrack was equally as interesting as the film itself (I just wish I could find it! - will update review if I ever do, because the soundtrack and movie are a must own.) Happy viewing!Movie Review: Kontroll
Summary: 5 Stars
Highly original release has the nihilist feel of futuristic sci-fi, as the Budapest subway system gives off a decaying, lifeless aura. Yet unexpectedly, the odd-ball fraternity of ticket-checkers manage to inject their bleak surroundings with a therapeutic dose of humanity and humor. Though suspenseful and atmospheric, the film's black comedy is its most successful, intriguing asset, with Bulscu's hilarious co-workers Muki (Csabu Pindroch) and the Professor (Zoltan Musci) worth the price of admission all on their own. Definitely a movie-and a director-worth watching. (Don't miss opening scene on escalator.)Movie Review: Great Hungarian movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this DVD on a "blind buy" and wasn't disappointed. I will dispense with the story and just give u my opinion on the movie and the overall disc. I have the Hungarian edition which is the version u really need to go for. It has an anomorphic transfer unlike the US verion, it has Hungarian DTS, Dolby 5.1 and stereo sound unlike the US version and, most important of all, it is English friendly with OPTIONAL English subs unlike the 'burnt in' English subs to be found on the US disc! The movie has a very European feel about it which is just great. Give this DVD a whirl and import it from Hungary!