Hunky Stud
First of all, this is not an epic movie, but it is as long as an epic movie. The first 45 minutes or so could be shortened to 10 or 15 minutes.The ending is not very reasonable, but it was a surprise to me. Because the guy already knew those three, even if they moved to a new place, the police can easily put their face mugs on the internet and on TV, and the police should be able to track them easily. They just can't run away. Unlike they moved to spain already, because the maid seems to be speaking Spanish to the girl.This kind of movie can never be made in the US, because it is truly an anti-capitalist movie. And I doubt that it will get any funding for it.Some of the sceneries on the mountain were beautiful.
Shannon Weiss
The Edukators presents itself as a dark comedy aimed at deconstructing contemporary bourgeois society with a satirical wit. At surface value the films tells the story of self- proclaimed revolutionaries who break into German villas to execute their own political agenda. Rather than with Robin Hood tactics of give and take, or rather take to give, the Edukators simply rearrange the possessions found within the houses they enter; their goal is to strip the wealthy of the false sense of security they procure through financial stability. The film is sure to surprise as its hidden layers unfold and suddenly poignant moments arise. The filmmakers aim to invoke in their viewers a political voice and an urgency to take action. Referencing past revolutionaries and utilizing contemporary music as a stimulator, the film speaks on behalf of an archetypal counter-culture while avoiding any sense of melodrama or impracticality. In addition the narrative touches on a variety of universal themes that include but are not limited to self-discovery, love, friendship, betrayal, and morality. The film maintains a subtle level of sentimentality that allows piercing moments of suspense to rise to the surface while social implications strike the viewer in a meaningful but not overbearing way.
jon_vancil
I have a new rule. Anything with Bruhl is cool. "Edukators" presents the story of two young men who break into homes of the wealthy and rearrange all of the furnishings. These two young men begin to symbolize idealism and practicalism in very short order. The film uses its characters to portray much broader themes in human relations, particularly the loss of idealism as one gets older. The only real critical point I felt the film lacked is a deeper love interest between Jule and her two suitors, I feel that the lack of sensuality detracted from the "tensions" in the film and left a flat spot on a wonderful film. A bit more development would have been nice. An excellent film.
allcladrad
Blair Witch Project was one of the worst things that has happened to my movie world. Each film that uses that running, jumping, bouncing technique has left me cold. One or two frame shots, while bouncing around are difficult enough to follow, but on low light conditions I am left wondering what happened? Films that use gimmicks are usually weak in acting or story lines. This film had potential in both of those categories. Why the need to junk it up? Why bother developing special effects that can't be fully appreciated because of juke and jive camera work? Or maybe it is an attempt to disguise flaws. I don't know, but they will continue to lose my attention.