The Lighthouse
A24 | Release Date: October 18, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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jomatchueOct 27, 2019
"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. 8/10.… Expand
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dredgmanOct 25, 2019
Wow, what a masterpiece! Starting with the visuals, The Lighthouse is absolutely gorgeous to look at. The imagery feels instantly iconic, and the almost-square aspect ratio helps set the time period as well as add claustrophobia to the mix.Wow, what a masterpiece! Starting with the visuals, The Lighthouse is absolutely gorgeous to look at. The imagery feels instantly iconic, and the almost-square aspect ratio helps set the time period as well as add claustrophobia to the mix.

Dafoe and Pattinson are riveting in their roles, giving career-best performances. There is an interesting ebb and flow to their relationship in the movie as if discussing, can men — or at least heterosexual men — truly be intimate with each other? As the men become more intimate during their time cloistered on this island, they push each other away, perhaps by sheer masculinity, only to revisit a need for human connection yet again.

There are also themes of power and the desire for it, or at least to be respected as an equal. And as one might expect in a film about spending weeks on an island, sanity also comes into question.

The few occasions during the moving in which my immersion broke were only because I found myself considering what must have been a truly brutal and demanding filming process.… Expand
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TVJerryOct 31, 2019
The director of "The Witch" has created another weirdo mood piece. Willem Dafoe plays the crusty old lighthouse keeper who continually farts and berates his young new partner (Robert Pattinson). Their relationship becomes ever more twistedThe director of "The Witch" has created another weirdo mood piece. Willem Dafoe plays the crusty old lighthouse keeper who continually farts and berates his young new partner (Robert Pattinson). Their relationship becomes ever more twisted and dark, as their isolated existence bears down on their souls. Both actors get plenty of opportunity for excess (especially Dafoe) with grand statements and sometimes confusing period dialogue. The square aspect ratio and dramatic black and white cinematography add to the artistic look, while the ominous soundtrack continually invades the action with a heavy hand. As things become more bizarre, it reminded me of the detached weirdness of David Lynch's "Eraserhead." Some will find this film's peculiar, creepy vibe mesmerizing, while others will think it's a pretentious, over the top exercise in self indulgence. I'm in the middle… appreciated it more than loved it.… Expand
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Morty_McFlayNov 6, 2019
This film is definitely not for everyone. Even knowing what to expect going in, it’s still hard to digest. But even when it’s stretching farther than it probably should, the immaculate cinematography and atmosphere combined with twoThis film is definitely not for everyone. Even knowing what to expect going in, it’s still hard to digest. But even when it’s stretching farther than it probably should, the immaculate cinematography and atmosphere combined with two Oscar-worthy performances kept me engaged. Might get a little too self-indulgent for its own good, but still masterfully put together on the whole.… 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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RJnatorNov 6, 2019
Wow. What a film. Haunting, well shot, well acted, well scored, well written, well EVERYTHING! It has got to be one of the best, if not THE best, movies I've seen this year. Go in knowing next to nothing about the story and you'll come outWow. What a film. Haunting, well shot, well acted, well scored, well written, well EVERYTHING! It has got to be one of the best, if not THE best, movies I've seen this year. Go in knowing next to nothing about the story and you'll come out satisfied with what you got. This movie is pretty much the epitome of perfect. I had no flaws with the movie.… Expand
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OhGodWhyPlzOct 31, 2019
Look, just watch the movie and you'll understand. If you watch YouTube, the cosmonaut variety hour describes why this movie should get a 10/10 the best, so just watch that. It is SO good that you just kinda need to see it to understand andLook, just watch the movie and you'll understand. If you watch YouTube, the cosmonaut variety hour describes why this movie should get a 10/10 the best, so just watch that. It is SO good that you just kinda need to see it to understand and not have it spoiled. Watch it… 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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Glic2003Oct 27, 2019
I thought The VVitch was good; this is even better, with wonderful cinematography and performances. The black and white visuals and odd aspect ratio are more than just a gimmick, they really help to frame and intensify the visuals.
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matthewmirlianiOct 19, 2019
The Lighthouse is an atmospherically brilliant puzzle of a film - with stunning black and white cinematography, haunting visuals, and a foreboding score. Taking many cues from The Shining, it’s successful as a chilling (even terrifying)The Lighthouse is an atmospherically brilliant puzzle of a film - with stunning black and white cinematography, haunting visuals, and a foreboding score. Taking many cues from The Shining, it’s successful as a chilling (even terrifying) exercise in semi-horror (with enough humor to balance out the darkness), even if not all of its provocative symbols and events fall into place. You may leave the theater scratching your head, but you will be satisfied by what you saw. The film will stick with you after - as you try to unpack its strangeness.… Expand
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kayhamedOct 24, 2019
Why people don't go watch the lighthouse?? watch joker, watch avengers but don't forget what cinema is really about. original filmmakers like Robert Eggars must be supported and It's really disappointing to see one day none of true cinemaWhy people don't go watch the lighthouse?? watch joker, watch avengers but don't forget what cinema is really about. original filmmakers like Robert Eggars must be supported and It's really disappointing to see one day none of true cinema artists don't sell and might struggle for finances for their films. unfortunately my country is under sanctions but if we weren't, I would have watch this in theater the very first day it was released.… Expand
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JumpCut_OnlineOct 20, 2019
The Lighthouse is a bonkers, brazen, barn-storming bombshell of a movie, the kind that only comes around once in a while. With two of the best performances you’ll see in any film this year, exceptional sound design and simply stunningThe Lighthouse is a bonkers, brazen, barn-storming bombshell of a movie, the kind that only comes around once in a while. With two of the best performances you’ll see in any film this year, exceptional sound design and simply stunning cinematography, The Lighthouse is everything you were hoping for and more; a modern masterpiece.… Expand
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CoyoteDangerousOct 26, 2019
One of the most impressive films released in the last 10 years. This is inevitably destined to be a cult classic. There are some images in this movie that have stained themselves onto my brain, and I doubt they will lift anytime soon. MyOne of the most impressive films released in the last 10 years. This is inevitably destined to be a cult classic. There are some images in this movie that have stained themselves onto my brain, and I doubt they will lift anytime soon. My favorite part was Willem Dafoe jerking off. 10/10… Expand
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CMCNov 9, 2019
This is an ambitious effort to make a serious film, and it is excellent in almost all ways. The cinematography and sound in particular stand out. However, many of us agreed that the actors seemed more like they were acting than actuallyThis is an ambitious effort to make a serious film, and it is excellent in almost all ways. The cinematography and sound in particular stand out. However, many of us agreed that the actors seemed more like they were acting than actually living their roles. This may be partially due to the somewhat outrageous and extreme lines and roles they had to play, somewhat over the top. Despite the story mostly being portrayed in the first person, you don't really think you get to know anyone. The film clearly aims to be a psychological drama in the vein of Bergman, but keeps getting undercut by the extreme CG flashbacks that signal more intent on horror than psychology. Once again, the film really is ambitious and involving as it plays. I kept wondering all through the film if it will find an large audience. But it fails my "next day" test; I was not left with anything to ponder afterwards, and pretty much forgot the details the next day. So, congrats on a serious effort, particularly in these days of boring and unchallenging movies. Pity it does not really grab me in any way.… Expand
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FranzHcriticNov 3, 2019
It's a surreal, psychological and visceral experience. I haven't seen black and white since 'Nebraska', but 'The Lighthouse' is one of the few films to make it integral. It adds to the melancholy that our protagonists, whom Pattinson andIt's a surreal, psychological and visceral experience. I haven't seen black and white since 'Nebraska', but 'The Lighthouse' is one of the few films to make it integral. It adds to the melancholy that our protagonists, whom Pattinson and Dafoe play with a triumphant and tormented force, have to face. The storytelling, however, seems to disjointed and attempts to be too much of an art film for me to properly enjoy it, steering'The Lighthouse' in the wrong direction at times, but from which the actors manage to salvage.… Expand
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AndremaxJan 7, 2020
The Lighthouse is a dazzling portrait of madness .
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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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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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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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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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zacharyhasDec 26, 2019
Shot, acted and directed with skill, The Lighthouse is very atmsopheric but it's ambiguous choices near the end parallel some elements of the VVitch (among other films) a little too much to be truly revolutionary.
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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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KeithDowNov 13, 2019
'The Lighthouse' ranges from artistic to avant-garde, and while some scenes push viewers towards uncomfortability, the overall merit of Robert Eggers' filmmaking isn't to be missed.
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Davrosdaleks1Oct 26, 2019
In The Lighthouse, two old-timey lighthouse keepers played by Willem DeFoe and Robert Pattinson are alone on an island and get on each others nerves. Things start getting freaky as sanity starts to wane and what is real or not comes intoIn The Lighthouse, two old-timey lighthouse keepers played by Willem DeFoe and Robert Pattinson are alone on an island and get on each others nerves. Things start getting freaky as sanity starts to wane and what is real or not comes into question. I found this to be rather a fascinating film and the best looking horror movie of the year.

This movie is so visually striking. It is very reminiscent of how old movies were shot. The film is in black and white and the contrast between white and dark really adds to the stark feel of the whole thing. There are a lot of controlled shots that really direct the mood. The camera lingering on a wide shot helps show the bleakness of the island or a specific focus on something out of place or unsettling add to the madness and sense of despair.

The imagery is just fantastic. A lot of the freaky stuff that goes on is quick and to the point in a manner almost like a picture in a book giving The Lighthouse an unreal feel. There are some very unique parts and there is stuff in here you won't soon forget.

The psychological drama and the script are well done, too. There are some really good moments of dialogue and even an odd funny line that'll catch you by surprise. But I admit that the script is not at the same level as the visuals. Some of the many scenes of tension or squabbling between the two main characters could've been cut down a little.

Understand that this is a slow movie. The characters speak in the manner of the times and you have to make sure you're paying attention so you can figure out what they're saying.

Defoe unsurprisingly does a great job, but in my opinion it is Pattinson who makes the film. He can say so much with just a facial expression and he is so good at handling quick changes of tone.

Overall this movie may be too slow a burn for some, but if you're the slightest bit interested, I highly suggest this. This is a movie that will really stick with you.… 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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daniel678Jan 28, 2020
A wonderful film, from begging to end. Cinematography, direction, performances, music, sound, everything. MASTERPIECE!
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RomanSkyZDec 6, 2019
Brilliant and scary at the same. Feels like you are there with the characters. One of the best of 2019.
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JLuis_001Nov 15, 2019
The Lighthouse is definitely an experience but it will depend on each viewer's criteria to know what kind of experience they will have from it.
Sounds pretentious? Maybe a little but a film like this causes a lot of divided reactions.
IThe Lighthouse is definitely an experience but it will depend on each viewer's criteria to know what kind of experience they will have from it.
Sounds pretentious? Maybe a little but a film like this causes a lot of divided reactions.

I mention this because I've heard that many people have labeled it boring and non-entertaining but for people like me who enjoy this type of movies it's undeniably entertaining to enjoy it. So how can you dissect a story like that?

There are many variants but what I saw and experienced with this film left me pleasantly happy.
I accept that the film itself doesn't have a memorable story. The mystery feels somewhat naive but it's still a captivating mystery, however it's the sum of all its elements that make this an amazing, claustrophobic, imposing, and fascinating feat.
The performances, the atmosphere, the tone, the music, the ambience, the direction and the development stand out entirely.
The Lighthouse it's simply an amazing film.

This is the kind of film that makes you fall in love with cinema and therefore is so polarizing. I enjoyed it, so **** it if someone else didn't.… Expand
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CinemaCrushDec 22, 2019
Eggers strikes again! For anyone that has qualms with the bizarre plot, it is helpful to note, that just like his 'The Witch' (which didn't go over too well with the more gore and jump scare oriented horror fan crowd either). This is based onEggers strikes again! For anyone that has qualms with the bizarre plot, it is helpful to note, that just like his 'The Witch' (which didn't go over too well with the more gore and jump scare oriented horror fan crowd either). This is based on real lore, that other films have been made upon. Such as 2018s 'The Vanishing'. It's not an original off the wall concoction. What Eggers does here is merely creates his OWN explanation, that isn't so much concerned with scary your pants off as it is with making you think, about things like duality, and the behavior of the human male in duress, as we might feel while watching Jack Torrence tear through a door in the Shining. You're getting grade A black and white cinematography, with two clear cut pro actors in a chillingly real gloom trap, trying to cut the mustard. The authenticity is top notch. Any more so and one might get the taste of sea water in one's mouth. If you're looking for a scare with an explanation that will let ya sleep at night with the film nestled away in your mind, it might not be for you. If you want a film with story so perplexing, to match the true stories and theories that it represents, keeping you thinking thinking thinking for days, with the urge to learn more - this is for you. Willem hardly fails and this is no exception. Pattinson is ever evolving into a more versatile actor and this is indeed more proof, as if we already couldn't tell with Claire Denis' recent sci-fi slo-burner 'High Life' and the Safdie Bros hypermaxed out in style/heartwarmer & heartbreaker 'Good Time'. 8/10 and kudos to another fine trip by Eggers.… Expand
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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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GrantD243Oct 25, 2019
The Lighthouse is a masterful piece of filmmaking by Robert Eggers. As a follow up to his debut feature, The Witch, The Lighthouse is very different in most ways. It's still a very slow burn and it is based around a singular location. ButThe Lighthouse is a masterful piece of filmmaking by Robert Eggers. As a follow up to his debut feature, The Witch, The Lighthouse is very different in most ways. It's still a very slow burn and it is based around a singular location. But there is no witchcraft or ghosts. This isn't about a haunted lighthouse, this is about two guys who go crazy in a lighthouse. And it's never really clear which parts of the story are based in reality and which are hallucinations. It's open for each audience member to come away with their own conclusion of the story. So if you're looking for a film that ties everything up all nice with a bow, The Lighthouse isn't for you. There is also a dash of crude humor in this film that really, really works. The jokes never feel out of place and I actually laughed out loud a few times. As for the cinematography, the lenses that Eggers used (which I believe were from the 1920s) really helped him make this look like a film that was legitimately made in the early 1900s. Some people may get turned off by the old-timey, black and white look. But it really makes for a more enthralling viewing experience. The framing on the scenes that focused solely on Dafoe or Pattinson as they were nonsensically yelling about something were incredible. Finally, Robert Pattinson gives the best performance of his career and Willem Dafoe gives one of his best performances of his career. I think both of them should be serious contenders at the Oscars. And, honestly, Dafoe should win best supporting actor. Apart from a mermaid who is briefly in the film, these two were the ONLY actors in the film. They carried it all on their own, and it's one of the best (if not the best) film of the year.… 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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theredskyNov 5, 2019
Not only is The Lighthouse a masterpiece, it’s my favorite film of the year so far, the most terrifying film I have ever seen, one of the best films of the decade, and possibly one of my favorite films of all time. This is one of those fewNot only is The Lighthouse a masterpiece, it’s my favorite film of the year so far, the most terrifying film I have ever seen, one of the best films of the decade, and possibly one of my favorite films of all time. This is one of those few times where I feel a film has no flaws at all. Most of this movie”s greatness comes from the performances of Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, especially Dafoe. What these two do in their respective roles is crazy and awesome. Watching them go through this slow descent into madness is awesome, mesmerizing, and terrifying to watch but Willem Dafoe absolutely steals the show. At certain points in the film, Dafoe goes on a 2 minute tirad about something and it’s one steady, uncut shot of him and it’s incredibly intense and terrifying. Dafoe was 100 percent born for this role. He fits so perfectly into it and this is probably a career best performance from him so far. This is also a career best for Robert Pattinson as well. Although his performance isn’t as fantastic as Dafoe’s, he still does an outstanding job. I want Joaquin Phoenix, Willem Dafoe, and Robert Pattinson to get nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars but Willem Dafoe deserves to win the award. The script is phenomenal. Each line of dialogue is well written and clever and any jokes the film makes fit well. The Lighthouse has in my opinion the best cinematography of the year. Every single shot of the film is unique and memorable and there are tons of beautiful shots. There are a lot of one shot takes with the characters talking or working on something which are the best shots in the film for the most part. The aspect ratio for the film is much smaller than the standard aspect ratio. This aspect ratio change and camerawork mixes together a claustrophobic atmosphere which is perfect for what The Lighthouse is going for. I felt that these characters genuinely had no escape from this place because of these filmmaking techniques. The production design of the actual Lighthouse is fantastic. The sets look beautiful even in black and white. Anything the film does with sound is breathtaking. The sound design for the foghorn that plays throughout the film and certain elements of the film I can’t spoil all sounds awesome. The score by Mark Korven is so far, my favorite score of the year. Every single piece fits perfectly into its respective scene. Each piece is so unique and different from the one before and each is memorable in their own way. My favorite piece would be the first track titled Arrival. The Lighthouse’s major themes that I caught are isolation and insanity. While themes like that are common in film, the way The Lighthouse uses these themes makes it so unique. Watching these two men go insane on this island is mesmerizing thanks to Robert Eggers incredibly direction. Overall, The Lighthouse is a fantastic take on isolation with career bests from Pattinson and Dafoe along with outstanding cinematography, an intelligent script, and a jaw dropping story, and an intense musical score.… 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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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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Kevin3Oct 19, 2019
Excelente película, la ambientación, los actores una película muy incómoda de ver
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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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opinion_haverOct 26, 2019
Nearly perfect. Some minor issues with pacing, but overall a great movie which leaves the viewer with a lot of questions. Doesn't take itself too seriously, and the directional choice was stellar.
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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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CriticandoFilmeOct 30, 2019
Simplesmente magnífico. Willem Defoe e Robert Pattinson estão em outro nível que atores
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JsingzNov 13, 2019
I notch it up a point due to its artistic value alone. Highly symbolic, hilariously told. Black and white turns itself bright again. Worth the price of admission.
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iSwaggMasterDec 8, 2019
Its a masterpiece of modern cinema, excelling farther than many films before that.
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Gustavo2003Dec 28, 2019
Esse filme é simplesmente maravilhoso. Roteiro complexo e muito bem escrito. Cinematografia belíssima, melhor que vi em 2019. Direção do Robert Eggers Muito boa e sem falar das atuações de William Dafoe e Robert Pattinson.
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dalqatayDec 21, 2019
you know what! I love it and I don't care...
2019th best filming and acting.
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kozel1Dec 23, 2019
A24 has been my favorite production studio for a while now for their original ideas and liberty that they give to the production crew, including the directors and writers.

This movie is no exception. From the very beginning you feel sympathyA24 has been my favorite production studio for a while now for their original ideas and liberty that they give to the production crew, including the directors and writers.

This movie is no exception. From the very beginning you feel sympathy for the protagonists as they develop and change throughout the movie. Excellent writing.

The acting is Oscar worthy both from Dafoe and Pattinson. Absolutely top notch! There are times when you can't decide which one of the characters they played you care for or hate, the screenplay and the on screen happenings kept me on the edge of my seat.

You can feel something sinister pulling the strings, but you can't figure out what it is. Is it an evil spirit? Is it their minds that are playing games with them? Is it solitude? The combination all of those? Who is the bad guy? Who is the good guy? Questions like these you find yourself asking during the movie.

The editing and camerawork are fantastic also. During shots you can almost feel that you're there, the black and white experience adds to the mood that screams hopelessness and desperation.

I will surely watch this movie again.… 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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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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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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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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MikeK-123Oct 28, 2019
This movie had some terriffic acting, but it was a long journey into frustration as a viewer. I wished I'd walked-out. Seriously. Each scene was engrossing, but strung together they added to nothing. Nothing! I mean, when it ended one felt aThis movie had some terriffic acting, but it was a long journey into frustration as a viewer. I wished I'd walked-out. Seriously. Each scene was engrossing, but strung together they added to nothing. Nothing! I mean, when it ended one felt a sense of confusion, horror and uncertainty. Did we witness schizophrenia? Were they both nuts or were we watching madness through the eyes of one of the two? It couldn't be resolved even after days of reflexion. I'm not alone in this sense of frustration after watching this movie since my friend felt the same way. Remarkably, we both wondered how this movie got such glowing reviews on MetaCritic.… Expand
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TejasNairOct 25, 2019
The Lighthouse, a quirky little haunting English drama about two lighthouse keepers who spiral into self-induced (does the cold weather's contribution signify something?) paranoia characterized by bouts of energetic dance and singingThe Lighthouse, a quirky little haunting English drama about two lighthouse keepers who spiral into self-induced (does the cold weather's contribution signify something?) paranoia characterized by bouts of energetic dance and singing performances and bromance and 30-second long monologues (one each by Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson; former wins) did not much impress me not because of the fan-fan-fantastic production setup or the arresting music by Mark Korven or the black-and-white frames that sometime make it difficult to follow scenes but because it takes a lot of time to get to the point and has, like, only quarter a dozen scenes that are going to stay with me till the end of my life. TN.

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TribbleNov 2, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The antithesis to a chick flick. 2 men drinking, masturbating, fantasizing about sex with a mermaid, and going crazy....… Expand
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DavidAkivaOct 26, 2019
Pretentious, repetitive and not as scary as it thinks it is. The camerawork was impressive, but it called attention to itself.
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JamesdyoDec 7, 2019
Worst movie of the year. It's a pretentious black and white grainy art house movie with Mermaid sex and a hodgepodge if other weird stuff all thrown together but it doesn't stick. Should have been 20 minutes
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xenophon2019Nov 6, 2019
Perhaps one of the worst movies ever made. Pointless,depressing and with a vague ending. Don't waste your time. It would be better to be lost at sea than to waste time watching this mess.
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patrasDec 23, 2019
Absolutely stunning movie. Kept me tinking about it or the next few days after seeing it. I need to rewatch it soon.
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judahjsnOct 29, 2019
There is one major flaw in this movie, and it was a big one for me. Robert Pattison's accent shifts and fades throughout the movie. It took me out of many scenes. But my god, everything else in this film is so inspired. Not to be missed.There is one major flaw in this movie, and it was a big one for me. Robert Pattison's accent shifts and fades throughout the movie. It took me out of many scenes. But my god, everything else in this film is so inspired. Not to be missed. Can't wait to watch it again with subtitles when it's streaming so that I can fully appreciate the genius script.… Expand
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GinaKOct 29, 2019
A fascinating film – and contest of wills – between a lighthouse keeper and his new assistant. It is impossible to guess what will happen next, and the two actors (Robert Pattison and Wilhem Dafoe) are completely believable in a thoroughlyA fascinating film – and contest of wills – between a lighthouse keeper and his new assistant. It is impossible to guess what will happen next, and the two actors (Robert Pattison and Wilhem Dafoe) are completely believable in a thoroughly daft situation. The lighthouse they inhabit is claustrophobic, and the surrounding area as desolate and unrelenting as what goes on inside.… Expand
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moviemitch96Oct 24, 2019
This was...a very interesting film to say the least. It starts out basic enough. Two lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) are stranded on an island together some time in the 1800s during a storm and are in guard of theThis was...a very interesting film to say the least. It starts out basic enough. Two lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) are stranded on an island together some time in the 1800s during a storm and are in guard of the lighthouse there. Soon enough, mistrust, hallucinations, madness, and drunken antics ensue between the two men. There were a lot of things I highly admired about this film. For starters, it was given a period-appropriate feel, as it employed the use of a boxy 1.19:1 aspect ratio and was filmed in black and white. Furthermore, this helped the mood and atmosphere feel all the more tense and mysterious. Dafoe and Pattinson only add further to this by keeping us guessing with their mysterious and intriguing, sometimes even humorous performances (Dafoe in particular was a hoot to watch as he hams it up playing a salty seaman.) Storywise, it's a little scattershot at times, but it mostly works on this film due to its mysterious nature, which allows for several crazy scenes and hallucinations to occur throughout the film, along with quite an ending that's going to keep me pondering what I witnessed for quite some time. Overall, this is a pretty stellar and well-acted film with several interesting elements and great cinematography that all add up to a one-of-a-kind viewing experience (and undoubtedly a vast improvement over director Robert Eggers' godawful overrated 'The Witch'.)… 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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MattBrady99Nov 19, 2019
LIFF33 2019 #2

Time to spill the beans…’The Lighthouse’ is a masterpiece! I loved loved loved loved it! I loved every minute of it. One of my favorite movies of 2019 and I honestly don’t think anything can top it. A slow descent into madnessLIFF33 2019 #2

Time to spill the beans…’The Lighthouse’ is a masterpiece! I loved loved loved loved it! I loved every minute of it. One of my favorite movies of 2019 and I honestly don’t think anything can top it. A slow descent into madness that creeps into your subconscious and won’t be leaving anytime soon.

From the very first frame, I immediately knew this was going to be special. I was hooked throughout until the end credits.

Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson both deliver career defining performances. They play off each others insanity beautifully. I could tell just from the accents and dialect that plenty of homework went into making an authentic portrayal of the time.

Robert Pattinson is fantastic as a quiet and private lighthouse keeper that witness the madness slowly unfolding, but also feeds the audiences curiosity on revealing the strange happenings on the island. Pattinson is a chameleon when it comes to portraying characters.

Willem Dafoe, on the other hand, was mesmerizing as the old sea dog captain with a love for farting. His long and insane monologues are the main highlights, because it was so electrifying to watch it was hard not be captivated. He’s strict and often unpredictable, but once you see it, you won’t forget it.

I hope Robert Eggers continues making horror movies in the future, because right now he’s one of the best living directors working today. The slow-burn tension and lack of conventional scares seems to be his trademark so far. Every choice he made was so carefully thought out and the results is masterful. According to Eggers, they actually built a lighthouse from scratch and everything we see, including the weather, is genuine. Even if some tricky was used, it was so seamless I couldn’t tell what was fake.

I loved how the movie was shot; the dim black-and-white with the claustrophobic aspect ratio, giving it the appearance of a silent film born like a German expressionism - something you would’ve mistaken for a 1920/30’s horror folklore. Perfectly captures the time period and the overall dread. You really do feel cut off from the outside world and abandoned on this spectral-like island, and this black sheet of cloud strongly looming over the two men. A dark force in all directions, unseen but very eerie. The cold and heartless weather is a character itself. A big bully with salty intentions.

I adored the use of lighting through out, as the only light source is either natural light during daytime or candle lit lanterns, which cast many shadows that adds to the unease. There’s some gorgeous looking cinematography on display here. Seriously, even as am writing this right now I can memorize every single frame of this strange nightmare of a film. Absolutely breathtaking.

While the movie is mainly horror, but there is comedy sprinkled throughout that was actually pretty hilarious. Everything from Dafoe farting and some creative insults the characters would often spit at each other, which would later expand into long monologues that I sat back and watch in awe with a stupid grin on my face, because how something so silly can be so poetic. Never have I seen a movie that perfectly balances more than one genre so fluently. You can laugh at the moments where it’s suppose to be funny, but also take it seriously whenever it’s suppose to be taken seriously, which is sometimes all in one scene. The writing from Eggers is so excellent.

After only one viewing there was a lot I could easily dissect in terms of interpretation. There's masculinity and Greek mythology imagery that demonstrates a striking sense of power. There’s also a certain idea of sexuality being a sacred thing and the frustration it may bring. Or maybe it’s just a simple story about two guys on a rock getting drunk and then getting even drunker while holding each other until they drift off to sleep.

Overall rating: One of the best looking horror comedies of 2019.… Expand
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The3AcademySinsOct 27, 2019
The Lighthouse is one of the craziest films I have ever seen. It absolutely nails psychological horror, and it sets the tone par excellance. The acting by Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson is peerless. Pattinson in particular gives the bestThe Lighthouse is one of the craziest films I have ever seen. It absolutely nails psychological horror, and it sets the tone par excellance. The acting by Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson is peerless. Pattinson in particular gives the best performance of his career. It's scary. It's shocking. There are a couple of scenes that took me out of the mood personally, but overall, this is a great horror that I have no trouble recommending. In a sentence, The Lighthouse is what you would get if HP Lovecraft had written Call Me By Your Name.… Expand
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amheretojudgeOct 19, 2019
The long non-blinking unflinching enactment of the monologues warps you back to the theatre and you are in one.

The Lighthouse Eggers offers a sense of vulnerability. That is his gift. Now let's look at the premise itself. No matter howThe long non-blinking unflinching enactment of the monologues warps you back to the theatre and you are in one.

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Eggers offers a sense of vulnerability. That is his gift. Now let's look at the premise itself. No matter how beautifully and brilliantly will it be wrapped. It certainly would leave you depressed at the end of the day. Yet, I am happy with the final result. Of course, not talking about the themes and the plot and the genre it explores. But the filmmaking. The co-writer and director Robert Eggers's subjective method is enchanting. You are lured into the procedure. The writing. Often Shakespeare and often Dickens is seen or heard or subtexted. There is a morality clause threatening the wrong doers in the film that is impeccably heartbreaking. And I say heartbreaking, for it is not exactly denying any boundaries.

And if, forgetting all the conditional circumstances that these duo is surrounded with, it is and they could be pushed over the immoral section. The script is written in the opposite direction. In the sense that it motivates you to root for them to get on the wrong track. This is wrong and core of this art form. Now, you as an audience are struggling. The claustrophobic, the lunatic experience feels like a justice. You are told to ask for those moments.

And earns those moments are our characters. The master and the slave. The prolific and the dead. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson shares, or more honestly snatches, this characteristic from real life, as mentioned, from their career as well as in the character. And for this almost perfect casting which should and does boost the plot, there is a sound and clear "thank you" echoed in your emotion as they dance extravagantly in the terrifying black and white shades. The Lighthouse is a collection of various artists collaborating for something purely evil. The "pure" part I like, I envy.… Expand
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ArthuuDec 22, 2019
Big tribute to vintage cinema, psychodelic thriller with strong influence from sailor's folk tales and work of H.P.Lovecraft, must watch if you're fan of moody ambience
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breeseDec 11, 2019
No story, no set-up, no reason to care for the characters or stay in your seat on this dragging yawn of a journey full of juvenile bathroom humor and ear-grating sound. Yes, there's good cinematography, but film is not a photography show.No story, no set-up, no reason to care for the characters or stay in your seat on this dragging yawn of a journey full of juvenile bathroom humor and ear-grating sound. Yes, there's good cinematography, but film is not a photography show. Acting is good but why am I watching this again?… Expand
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moviecritic68Nov 8, 2019
Wish I could get as excited over this film as others have described but I put a lot of emphasis on exiting audiences expressions. What I saw was relief it was over. I had my hands full just urging my spouse to hang in until the end. Very lowWish I could get as excited over this film as others have described but I put a lot of emphasis on exiting audiences expressions. What I saw was relief it was over. I had my hands full just urging my spouse to hang in until the end. Very low budget since the whole film was shot in one location. The actors did their best but I'm not much on cult films. So I guess it's one of those films you will either really like or just the opposite.… Expand
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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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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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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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LamontRaymondOct 18, 2019
There are plenty of interesting moments, cool imagery, and even some funny dialogue, but this film is just too dense, and, dare to say, too boring. It feels like watching Melville's Billy Budd or the like. The acting is excellent, butThere are plenty of interesting moments, cool imagery, and even some funny dialogue, but this film is just too dense, and, dare to say, too boring. It feels like watching Melville's Billy Budd or the like. The acting is excellent, but there's simply not much for them to work with. I should have realized that I would have this reaction because I loathed this director's The Witch. This is far superior to that movie, but it's not one that I'd EVER recommend.… 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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zmgalen2000Dec 28, 2019
The artistic visuals and mis en scene established by The Lighthouse are washed away in what feels like blatant Oscar-bait. With an advanced-vocabulary-laced screenplay and overly confounding semiotics, The Lighthouse circumvents the presenceThe artistic visuals and mis en scene established by The Lighthouse are washed away in what feels like blatant Oscar-bait. With an advanced-vocabulary-laced screenplay and overly confounding semiotics, The Lighthouse circumvents the presence of a remotely clear plotline in favor of shoving ambiguity at its audience in what, honestly, feels voyeuristic. A journey filled with unintelligible dialogue and obscure images (whose signification can be interpreted quite literally or quite extremely with no middle ground), The Lighthouse is one of A24's less poignant works, appearing to be aimed at the pretentious film lover who lacks the take-it-as-you-see-it realist outlook.… Expand
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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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Compi24Nov 5, 2019
One of the year's most confounding watches for me -- not in that the film itself was confusing, but more in relation to my overall feelings regarding it. This movie has everything I could've possibly asked for. Brilliant cinematography andOne of the year's most confounding watches for me -- not in that the film itself was confusing, but more in relation to my overall feelings regarding it. This movie has everything I could've possibly asked for. Brilliant cinematography and set design. Incrediblly authentic and period-immersive performances. Unprompted farting. I should be fawning all over this. Instead, I'm left feeling empty and a little uncaring. Perhaps it's the inner normie inside me, yearning for just a little nudge in the direction of what I'm supposed to make of all this. Not a big hint. Just enough of an indication that my guess as to what this movie's really about is on the right track. Alas, I'm left with neverending possibility. And, while some may find this fact comforting or even exciting, it leads me to simply cling to my best (and only) guess and move on to the next thing. Maybe that'll have more to offer.… Expand
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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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MarkHReviewsOct 30, 2019
Writer/Director Robert Eggers (“The Witch,” 2015) has created a fever dream of a film. A lighthouse keeper (Willem Dafoe) and his helper (Robert Pattinson) arrive on a tiny, remote island to staff a lighthouse for the next four weeks. TheyWriter/Director Robert Eggers (“The Witch,” 2015) has created a fever dream of a film. A lighthouse keeper (Willem Dafoe) and his helper (Robert Pattinson) arrive on a tiny, remote island to staff a lighthouse for the next four weeks. They work, they drink (a lot) and, soon enough, one or both of them begin a torturous descent into madness.

“The Lighthouse” is catnip for the art house crowd. The film is shot in 35mm black-and-white with an aspect ratio of 1.19:1 (this means the projected image is only 19% wider than its height), the projected images a boxy, noirish, claustrophobic tone. As a result, one of the most memorable elements of the entire film is its gritty, stark cinematography. If there’s any justice in the world, Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke, who partnered with Eggers on “The Witch,” should easily receive an Oscar nomination for his efforts. Because of the emphasis on the visuals, the script is spare – several minutes and two long farts have passed before a word is spoken.

On the screen, this is literally a two-person effort (the only other credited actor is a non-speaking mermaid whose scenes are as disturbing as they are brief). In fact, the only other characters of note in the film are seagulls. According to Director Eggers, three main stunt seagulls – Lady, Tramp and Johnny – were flown in from the UK to lend their expertise, seriously. Fortunately, the primary characters are totally worth the price of admission. Together and alone, Dafoe (“The Florida Project,” 133 acting credits, and counting) and Pattinson (showing depth and range never expected during his rise to fame with the “Twilight Saga”) are excellent. Each draws the audience close in every scene, then dares you to look away.

What this movie is about is another matter altogether. Before and since the film’s release, Eggers has been frustratingly elusive about his intentions. At every opportunity, he simply suggests that this is a ghost story set in a lighthouse off the coast of Maine in the late 19th century. Despite my public elementary and secondary education, I picked out a clear allusion to Prometheus and a couple of Herman Melville references. In a brief conversation after the film, a cinephile well above my pay grade told me she had picked up another dozen references from literature and other films. I left the theater dazzled but bewildered.

If David Lynch had a love child with one of the original writers of Greek mythology, “The Lighthouse” might well be the result.… Expand
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HollywoodGleeNov 27, 2019
Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe star as two lightkeepers, Ephraim Winslow and Thomas Wake, trying to survive and maintain their sanity on a mysterious island while living at a remote, New England lighthouse in the 1890s, in The Lighthouse,Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe star as two lightkeepers, Ephraim Winslow and Thomas Wake, trying to survive and maintain their sanity on a mysterious island while living at a remote, New England lighthouse in the 1890s, in The Lighthouse, directed by Robert Eggers (The Witch). Evoking such seafaring literary classics by Herman Mehlville (Moby Dick) and Ernest Hemingway (Old Man and the Sea) as the film opens with an almost square aspect ratio (1.19:1) harkening back to early cinema. The effect is at once claustrophobic and mysteriously out of place.

In a traditional narrative fashion, the characters are introduced and established. Winslow, a strapping, mysterious, young man of few words and who appears to have a troubled past claiming a work history as a Canadian lumberjack is the hired help (wickie) under contract for four weeks with hopes of moving up the ladder and someday hoping to become a lighthouse operator like his housemate Wake, a salty, crusty archetypal seaman. Wake comes across as an experienced sea hand with knowledge of sailor life and mythology who has the inexplicable behavior of farting loudly much to Winlow's chagrin. Moreover, Wake treats Winslow harshly despite Winlsow's unswerving dedication to carrying out the chores, emptying chamber pots and swabbing the floor repeatedly to Wake's unending condemnation.

The two work together, sleep together and eat together. Winslow refrains from alcohol until a storm begins pounding the lighthouse. Together the two imbibe, dance, sing and became Marry. Soon, however, a darkness creeps in and the two men vie for control of the lighthouse. Also, Wake refuses Winslow access to the lantern room atop the lighthouse. Intrigued a jealous Winslow begins spying on Wake's ritualistic time in front of the massive light bulb and becomes infatuated with Wake's unearthly obsession. The two lighthouse keepers engage in an escalating battle of wills in a tension-fed, trapped scenario with mysterious forces, real or imagined, looming while a seemingly never-ending storm rages outside, leaving the men stranded.

Eggers uses several crew members from The Witch including cinematographer Jarin Blaschke, production designer Craig Lathrop, costume designer Linda Muir, composer Mark Korven, and editor, Louise Ford, to transport the audience into a realm of terrifying unknown. The cinematography is nothing short of spectacular as the lighting and framing create a sense of the paranormal. And, the production design along with the costuming transports the viewer, via the suspension of disbelief, into the time of the 1890s capturing the harshness of the film's setting. Furthermore, Pattinson and DaFoe play off of each other very well. But, in my opinion, the attention to detail with the sound design including foghorn, seagulls, waves, machinery, and furnace, lend strong credence to the film's reality.

The stormy night is when the film goes into warp drive and provides a catalyst for all the odd and unusual behavior to come alive and take over the film's consciousness. Eggers's use of black and white allows for the utmost effect in facial lines and scene shadowing. These scenes have a supernatural, expressionistic appearance as the film delves into insanity. What emerges is a tragic Greek myth (it begins with a capital P). Highly recommended!… 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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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.

Opinión:

"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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Con todo lo escrito anteriormente es obvio que la califico con un total de 5 ⭐… 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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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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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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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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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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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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