Verhoeven is back with this great WWII thriller

Rating: 9/10 (20 October 2006)

In Holland this film is hyped, just because it's the first of Verhoeven since returning to this country. If you judge this film by it's content, the hype is completely justified. It's an action packed, thrilling ride where the plot twists and turns where you don't expect it. Star of the movie is Carice van Houten, who blows you away in every shot. Although some scenes might seem a bit far fetched (but hey, it's a movie), the power lies in the scenario. It stays away from the easy good vs evil, resistance vs nazi's stereotypes. On both sides there are good and bad guys making good or bad decisions. Go see it if you have the chance, it's different from anything you've seen before.