Movie Review - Kontroll

Just came back from watching Kontroll, a Hungarian film directed by Nimród Antal.

Another extremely good movie! (I may be addicted to foreign films now). The movie is set in the dark, depressing nightmare world of the Budapest subway system. I know, I know, I thought the same thing....Budapest, that's like really far away, and isn't that close to where Dracula lives? They need MORE nightmares?? Wasn't Van Helsing horrific enough?

Well, you don't see Budapest proper, you simply see the subway system. The movie centers around a group of five ticket inspectors that have the ignominious job of, you guessed it, inspecting tickets. Apparently, this is a profession of ill repute in this country and the poor guys get harassed constantly for asking to see the passenger's tickets.

Well, not only are the five notable characters in their own respects (a narcoleptic, smartass, newbie inspector, short tough guy and a dubious genius) they have to deal with murder, mayhem, manics, other gangs of inspectors (they are very territorial, it seems) and a chick in a bear costume (don't ask). You do get attached to the poor guys, the suspense is constant and the dark humor is laugh out loud funny.

The soundtrack is excellent and I am actually on my way to do some research to see where I can buy the move & music.

A full review can be found here.

Catch it if you can...