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Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, Burn Gorman, Leslie Hope, Doug Jones, Jonathan Hyde, Bruce Gray (mehr)Streaming (5)
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Brooklyn, im 19. Jh. Die junge Autorin Edith Cushing verliebt sich in den englischen Aristokraten Thomas Sharpe. Ihr Vater Carter hat jedoch bald Beweise in der Hand, die gegen eine Ehe sprechen. Kaum zwingt er Thomas und dessen Schwester Lucille, Amerika zu verlassen, findet Carter unter mysteriösen Umständen den Tod. Edith heiratet Thomas und zieht mit ihm und Lucille nach England auf deren riesigen, verfallenen Familiensitz. Ein geheimnisumwitterter Ort, vor dem sie bereits als Kind vom Geist ihrer verstorbenen Mutter gewarnt worden ist. (ORF)
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Dass Guillermo diesmal nicht nur bei der Produktion geblieben ist, kann man nur so verstehen, dass er zwei Honorare brauchte. Der Film hat einen uninteressanten Stoff und ist einfallslos. Er würde eine Länge von maximal 90 Minuten verdienen. Die Spannung funktioniert in ihm nicht und um die "Wow“-Effekte bemüht er sich mit rückschrittlichen Tricks. Die Ausstattung ist aber wirklich wunderschön, die Besetzung super und das Blut hier und da befriedigend. Der Film entpuppt sich als "twisted romance“. Sein Potenzial hätte aber mehr Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung gestellt. Guillermo sollte sich nicht wünschen, einem breiten Publikum entgegenzukommen. Er müsste auch etwas perverser sein. Schade, dass sich der Schöpfer von einzigartigen Zauberfilmwelten mit so etwas abgibt.
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Es überrascht mich überhaupt nicht, dass gerade Stephen King Crimson Peak so sehr mag. Der Film basiert nämlich auf einer Idee, die er so oft und gerne vertritt (und die zuletzt in dem ebenfalls ausgezeichneten Film Dream House genutzt wurde), und zwar dass übernatürliche Wesen oft das Letzte sind, wovor man sich fürchten sollte. Viel schlimmer sind manchmal lebende Menschen aus Fleisch und Blut. Guillermo del Toro hat dieses romantische Horrordrama ohne Probleme gedreht. Optisch ist der Film sehr schön (besonders die bunten Farben sind in diesem Genre sehr erfrischend; toll sind aber auch alle historischen Kostüme), in den ruhigen Gesprächsszenen hat es mich wirklich interessiert, wer was zu wem und warum sagt, und bei den härteren und härtesten Szenen (vor denen der Film definitiv nicht zurückschreckt – siehe vor allem das Waschbecken und das Herzinfarkt-Ende) war ich gespannt wie ein Flitzbogen. Kurzum, alles ist so, wie es sein sollte, einschließlich der Schauspielleistungen der drei Hauptdarsteller*innen. Ich muss wieder einmal die großartige Jessica Chastain hervorheben. Nun, das hätten wir. Und jetzt den dritten Hellboy, bitte.
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I was wary because to me Del Toro is a pretty overrated director, but en the end I loved Crimson Peak for its artistic style – its not very original story notwithstanding – and I’m giving it almost the highest rating. The money put on it can really be seen. Given that right now there aren’t that many big narrative horror films, I don’t think it’d be fair to throw Crimson Peak among the average. The cast is wonderful, finally someone who really knows how to act in a genre film. A proper gothic-horror in the best sense of the word, and I’m sure it will make it to my TOP 10 this year.
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Guillermo del Toro can create an atmosphere and a beautiful scenery; you can’t deny that with any of his movies. But the flow of storytelling can sometimes be an issue and it doesn’t let his movies be perfect experiences.For the first 50 minutes, I thought I’d die of the worst possible movie boredom. It wasn’t until Mia found out that she was on Crimson Peak that it all started to get good. Especially since the atmosphere of the house itself began to show. I must admit, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen two completely different movie halves. While the first half of the movie is awfully boring, the second half is what makes the movie worth watching.
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Gothic horror movie should, by its very nature, contain elements of romance, as well as Gothic novel should contain elements of horror. There is no doubt about that. But this ration must be well-balanced, whether in favor of horror movie with elements of romance or the other way around. Which is exactly where Toro fails. He took half-and-half approach and so it's neither a dog nor a cat, but a kind of hybrid covering two genres, which does not work very well in either department and the ending of "intense snowy Kill Bill final" is not appropriate in terms of genre rules. Audio-visuals are highlighted too much and it lacks a decent story line (it would hardly be enough for a short story), atmosphere, mystery, pace or just a hint of tension between the characters. If del Toro wanted to make the Gothic subgenre more interesting for today's youth, he did not pick his battle very wisely. If his intention was a traditional movie of this subgenre, then he failed terribly. If he tried to pay tribute to Hammer’s horror movies, he did exactly the opposite in a very disrespectful way. In any case, we must admit that the aforementioned audio-visual side of things is really impressive (except for the horrible CGI nonsense...I mean, ghosts and I do not think that in the gothic genre movie it needs to be so obvious) and along with the cast that does their best, is the only thing that makes it bearable.
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Gothic horror films are more a thing of the past (1960s-70s), I believe most people who went to Crimson Peak expecting a classic ghost story similar to Insidious are disappointed. Crimson Peak is different from classic horror films in just about every way. It has breathtakingly polished visuals with gorgeous costumes, a solid cast with very good acting performances, and a decent story that doesn't lack a twist. As for the atmosphere, it works especially in the beautiful remote mansion, where I personally wouldn't spend a day, and I was pleasantly surprised by the brutality, Guillermo del Toro doesn't pull punches here. These are the plus points, but what is a surprising downside is that not a single scare worked for me, which is a shame, as the looks of the ghost all bloodied up were welcomed with open arms (I mentally screamed in joy that it was no pale black-haired woman), and the slower pace of the narrative, especially in the middle section, is also a shame. All in all, a tribute to the old Gothic horror films with excellent sequences, but not very functional horror-wise. A place in this year's top ten, however, is not yet certain for Crimson Peak. Story 7.5/10, Atmosphere 8/10, Gore 6/10, Visuals 10/10, Action 4/10, Scares 3/10, Entertainment 6/10. 75%
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Del Toro's cold visual exhibition lacks any narrative innovation or moment of surprise. If it was a random, budding filmmaker, we would no doubt be impressed by the arrangement and depth of the shots or the disturbing visual symbolism, but in the case of the renowned Guillermo, I find it reprehensible that he has wasted his formidable talent on a subject so generic and accessible. Moreover, the crossover between historical realism and ghost horror doesn't work 100%, and in a story where the main evil is represented by humans and their greed, the ghostly interludes feel slightly out of place, even though they are the ones where del Toro vehemently displays his unique imagery. Next time, master, be wiser when choosing a project. 65%
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Even after all these years, a rewatch of Crimson Peak didn't disappoint — it still holds its grip on me. It's an intriguing blend of supernatural horror and thriller with a psychopathic serial killer. The creators put effort into crafting a disturbing atmosphere without relying solely on cheap scares. Most importantly, the story was engaging and coherent. The only real downside for me was Mia Wasikowska. She's just not my type, leaving me to ponder why I found her appealing in this role. There must be some intangible quality about her, but I'll never quite know for sure. The casting for both the villains and heroes was spot on, their characters felt lifelike, and everything was written and filmed quite well. So, even on a second viewing, I remained satisfied and didn't feel the need to lower my original rating. / Lesson learned: If you believe in ghosts, maybe steer clear of England.
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A visually stunning film, where some scenes completely captivated me, and I couldn't believe that something like that could be filmed. And yet the film bears Guillermo's signature. It's beautiful in that regard, but the story didn't really grab me - it's okay in terms of acting, but not great. It’s visually stunning, but otherwise, it just doesn't hit the mark. That’s a shame.
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