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This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

This movie is almost the european equivalient of the Korean 'The Tale of Two Sisters'. While the Korean movie was much more complex, psycholgical horror. This one relies more on atmosphere. The absolutely lush yet somewhat surreal cinematography, the secluded house, the way the twins behave ( Who on earth collects those grotesque cockroaches ) creates an omnious atmosphere you never ever want to be a part of. However, one of the biggest drawbacks of the movie is, it gives away it's biggest twist right within the starting 10 minutes. For a seasoned moviegoer, it would be as easy as a cakewalk. You see it coming, you just hope you're wrong or it has some other trick up it's sleeve, but alas, it isn't so. But even then, towards the latter half, the movie makes a quick genre transformation to body horror, and it was disturbing. More so considering how innocuous and pure a mother-son relation is. Watch it with low expectations, without expecting a mother of a twist, and you might like it.

I apologize for not liking the film. I have seen too many horror films and films with this kind of twist to enjoy this one. I had the film figured out at breakfast when mom (Susanne Wuest) snubbed Lukas, the twin of Elias. At this point the only mystery was the facial operation mom, the aging TV star, might of had...and that wasn't too hard to figure out. The fact was the clues were far too frequent and overt. A younger audience who may have missed watching classic horror films with twists or never watched the Hitchcock series might rave over this film and wonder why everyone doesn't think it's great. Yes, it is a great surprise when you open a box on Christmas morning and there is a puppy in it. The second time, not so great. The third time...boring.This is like that third puppy. And who keeps Giant cock roaches as pets?Guide: No swearing or sex. Nudity (Susanne Wuest)

This is one of those movies that without utilizing jump scares get through to you. The setting is lonely house and increases the sense of suffocation and solitude so much more. The twin boys played their role to perfection. The entire first half of the movie has you convinced of their innocence yet as the movie progresses, you can see just how evil the look in their eyes are. The ending has me so surprised, I think the movie needs another viewing to appreciate all the scenes again. By no means it is a movie that will warrant a second viewing but a decent movie nonetheless.

Apart from being a slow, psychological thriller that leaves ample hints of its final reveal throughout the film, this is also a very good portrayal of the effects of loss and trauma.The beginning half of the film keeps your attention, with some surreal visuals and the mum acting off and distant. The second half is when things get interesting.This is one of those movies that don't thrill you with on screen action but instead with the realization of truth as more and more of the plot is unveiled. In the end it was one of those dilemmas that you as a viewer can't outsmart, and therefore can't really comment much about, which is always a good sign. As a movie its not BRILLIANT, but as a story, its beautiful.