The Lighthouse
2019, drama, fantasy, suspense
109 minutes
Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
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10
2019-12-03
So much of the glory here stems from the utter brilliance in filmmaking Eggers exhibits. Read more
10
2019-11-10
While the core themes may be elusive to some viewers, The Lighthouse remains a remarkable achievement in character interplay and psychological tension, keeping one’s eyes on the screen even when we’re not sure we want to see what’s showing. Read more
10
David McGinnis of Fellowship of the Screen
2019-10-27
The Lighthouse is pure cinema, dazzling and fanatically detailed; challenging and hysterical in both senses of the word.
10
2019-09-24
It may be cliched to refer to beautiful-looking films with the phrase “every frame is a painting,” but in the case of Robert Eggers’ latest, The Lighthouse, many of the shots are picturesque. Read more
10
2019-09-07
There’s no flaw in it, no gaps or questions. This film jumps into the world of sanity that slowly disappears. Read more
8.0
2020-02-08
Undeniably confronting, strange and unpredictable, ultimately The Lighthouse will stay with you for days, weeks, and potentially longer - worming its way into your brain. Read more
8.0
2020-02-06
But, for those willing to eschew conventional narratives or neat endings, his visions so far are both provocative and thought-provoking. Read more
8.0
2019-12-17
Peeking through the disturbing imagery, morbid hallucinations, and crumbling identities is an engaging character study and a fiendish mix of drama and psychological horror. Read more
8.0
2019-11-11
Bolstered by the vigorous performances, a great sound design, and the mind-expanding black-and-white imagery, Eggers assembles a legitimate, weirdly fascinating pitch-dark horror picture that spirals beyond human comprehension. Read more
8.0
2019-10-09
The Lighthouse is so richly textured that you can almost smell the saltiness of its sea air; it’s a sensory exhibition of cinema that tests endurance but deserves to be experienced. Read more
7.0
2019-10-18
Driven by its stars' maniacal performances, The Lighthouse makes for an impeccably crafted, though thematically uneven, blend of horror and humor. Read more
4.0
2019-10-14
The Lighthouse is more mundanity that madness, which is surprising given the pedigree involved. Read more
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9.0
2020-07-20
The Lighthouse is een uitermate desoriënterende film die je opslokt in een duistere geïsoleerde wereld, waarbij realiteit en fantasie op ongemerkte wijze samenvloeien. Read more
9.0
2020-02-25
The Lighthouse is een uitermate desoriënterende film die je opslokt in een duistere geïsoleerde wereld, waarbij realiteit en fantasie op ongemerkte wijze samenvloeien. Read more
8.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2020-07-18
Laat je meevoeren in het verhaal en proef de naargeestige sfeer. Dan is The Lighthouse het effectiefst.
8.0
of Blik Op Film
2020-03-01
Psychologische horror in een van drank doordrenkte zwijnenstal. Read more
8.0
2020-02-22
The Lighthouse heeft geen noemenswaardig plot, maar kent wel interessante metaforen en symboliek, waarmee de kijker zelf naar hartenlust mag interpreteren. Read more
8.0
2020-01-27
Top acteerwerk, een mooie cinematografie, humor en een nachtmerrie ineen. Het kan! Read more
7.5
2020-07-31
De zwart-wit fotografie is een duidelijke meerwaarde, maar ook de soundscape zorgt voor een bevreemdende ervaring. Alleen had ik af en toe het gevoel dat vorm verkozen werd boven inhoud. Read more
6.0
2020-07-18
Geniet van The Lighthouse alsof je aan het kijken bent naar alle afleveringen van de laatste seizoenen van House of Cards. Verder dan wat zattemanspraat stelt het maar weinig voor. Read more
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