I was going into this film expecting some thrills, but I was mostly fearing that Paul Verhoeven would get to be a bit too carried away with this thoughtfulness as the teller of this, for him, more weighty story, thus I am relieved to say that entertainment value is generally firm, though I can't say that my fears were entirely dashed, as there are still limp spells in atmosphere that establish blandness, or at least intensify it, as bland limpness is reinforced enough on paper. Of course, unlike Van Houten, this film didn't really "blow my mind" (Like I said, I bet these German slaves to seduction did "Nazi" that coming), as it is not exactly without quite a few faults.
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Well, apparently Dutch films really are cheap, because even with a budget that, in USD, is about $21 million, this film has been about as prettied up as leading lady Carice van Houten herself.
I love how this was supposed the most expensive Dutch film ever upon its release, and it's also the most inexpensive film that Verhoeven has done since "RoboCop", meaning that not even "Showgirls" cost this little, as the box-office returns will tells you. Well, I guess it's safe to say that with "Basic Instinct 3: I Did Nazi This Coming", this delightful saga about the killing of some guys who were just hoping for a nice night with a hot lady has returned to form, because this is the supposed to be the most commercially successful and renowned Dutch film of all time. Actually, jokes about this film's artistic integrity aside, this is yet another Paul Verhoeven thriller about a woman exploiting her sex appeal to get men killed, it's just that there's a bit more tastefulness to this film than your usual film by Verhoeven.
#BLACK BOOK 2006 LICENSE#
I don't know about you, but it seems like Paul Verhoeven is getting a little bit carried away with his artistic license with this film, because, come on, Paul, as much as we're glad about your returning home to the Netherlands, two-and-a-half hours of you calling all of the names in your little black book seems to be a bit too experimental. I would easily put this picture as one of Verhoeven's best, and it's a film that never ceases to amaze.įrom the director of "RoboCop", "Total Recall", "Basic Instinct", "Starship Troopers" and "Hollow Man" comes a new hardcore thrill ride of juicy intrigue.
#BLACK BOOK 2006 MOVIE#
Verhoeven crafts something quite unique here, and it is a riveting drama, one of his finest yet, and considering that his last great movie was Basic Instinct (Starship Troopers was good, but it didn't compare to other previous works directed by Paul Verhoeven), Black Book is a richly detailed film, one that you can get thoroughly involved in, as it will leave you guessing into a tightly woven web of thrills. Overall, it's a powerful picture, one that will stick with you long after you've seen it, and warrants multiple viewings as well. Black Book is a fine drama that is steadily paced, and it's a well layered film that doesn't have a single dull moment. This is a superbly acted film, and captivating and highly entertaining from start to finish. Set during the Second World War, and follows the Dutch resistance as they infiltrate the local Gestapo headquarters, Black Book is a fine mix of drama and thrills and has enough twists to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. If y6ou enjoy Verhoeven's work, but want something quite different, then Black Book i8s a great choice. This is a standout drama, a breath of fresh air from a director who has always seemed to make action films and Sci Fi films. With Black Book he does a significant departure from that genre, and directs quite possibly one of his most powerful films. Paul Verhoeven has made some tremendous Science Fiction action films such as Robocop, Total Recall and Starship Troopers. Le Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral de Belgique, Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexuality|Some Strong Violence) Ellis is successful in her mission but soon finds herself falling in love with her mortal enemy. Her superiors order her to seduce a Gestapo officer named Ludwig (Sebastian Koch). After narrowly escaping death, young Rachel Rosenthal (Carice van Houten) becomes part of the Jewish resistance, assuming the name Ellis de Vries.
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