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Eteros Ego is the story of Dimitris Lainis, a criminologist who is asked to help the police with the case of a serial killer who leaves behind quotes of Pythagoras. Rarely do we see a Greek movie like this one, but I won't go too soft on it just because of this fact. So, is Eteros Ego really worth your time?

Let's begin with the pros. Before watching, I was expecting a completely story-driven movie. However, I was happy to realize that the movie is not just about an intriguing criminal case and how it was solved, but also about how it affects our protagonist combined with some personal problems. In fact, it's more about the second one. And that wouldn't work unless Dimitris' character was so well- fleshed out. That's thanks to Pigmalion Dadakaridis's performance and careful direction which explains his character through visual details. What also kept me engaged was the sense of danger. It was clear that the killer was intelligent and careful, but the direction offered us some really intense scenes. The cinematography was also pretty good. Just by a few specific takes you can tell that a considerable amount of effort was put. I said I don't want to go too soft on it just because it's a Greek crime movie but I can't help being amazed by the Hollywood- level make-up. Major props to the make-up team! However, the movie has also a few weaknesses. The first complaint I have is related to the characters. While all the performances are generally OK or good, the problem comes from the script. At some points dialogue sounds unnatural, but, at least, it doesn't happen too much. My main problem is about the police lieutenant, who is clearly there just to ask the questions we the audience need to know. Apart from that he is kind of useless and the least interesting character. Finally, I found the ending somewhat forced. At first I was really surprised, but then I found myself not being so emotionally invested as I was hoping to.

Final verdict: Eteros Ego is actually worth your time. Even if you like the ending or not, Dimitris is an interesting character in an interesting story told through some good direction.

A very emotional and rewarding film for those who manage to overcome a number of (rather needlessly included) graphic sequences. Stunning prelude, constant pace, top theater-quality acting of the main protagonists, interesting info of academic nature and an intriguing plot that acts as a showcase for human attitudes against issues such as coping with tragedy and death loss, the origin and act of god, the nature of friendship, duty, justice, love, social responsibility and others. I believe that this is were the main quality of the film lays in the sense that it calls for your answers to the above dilemmas unfolding before your eyes.

By watching this movie, not only will you not have wasted your time but rather, I dare say, you will have invested it well. You will have experienced "psychagogia" a term that, in Greek, means to lead ones soul (mind if you prefer) through paths that elevate its quality.

Title tells everything. One of the best Greek movies ever made, a great psychological thriller, with a fantastic performance from Pigmalion Dadakaridis, a young Greek actor that is Oscar worthy!!! Dont miss it!! Especially if you like movies with serial killers, this movie is for you. But it is so much more than hunting a serial killer, powerful emotions from start to the great ending!! A masterpiece!!!

I don't review movies ever but I have to. This is one of the best movies I have seen this year. And don't mean only the Greek cinema. If you like a good psychological thriller with a good and surprisingly a story without plot holes you should watch this. The cinematography is beautiful. The story excellent. The lead actor gives a great performance. Don't miss this one.

One of the best greek movies !! Nice character development and good twist plot at the end. I really loved how the srcreenwriter relate the murders with the theory of Pythagoras. You should watch this movie !!

Very interesting scenario combined with solid filming!

Great effort for a greek production. Good story , clever , good actors . Could be quicker in plot and not so obvious who was the killer .

Regardless of the fact that is a Greek production is very good. Good scenario photography and direction and last but not least acting by Pygmalion and Mr kataloifos.i would expect and and the series to be as good however it was not as the same level

An unexpected movie. Nice production, great script, good acting.

A solid psychological thriller with good character crafting and intriguing storytelling. The storyline involves a forgotten incident and a serial killer, bringing also some math to he table. The main character, a shy, meticulous and thorough criminologist assisting the police in a series of murders, is portrayed masterfully by the low-key but intense acting of Pigmalion Dadakaridis. The Pythagorian numbers and math are very well explained in the succession of the story, which is particularly engaging. Technically and musically sound, the film's weakest moments come in the form of some "wooden" language used by the script and some clichés but which, in no way, define the final result. If you are looking for a gripping story and a solid cinematography, you'll enjoy watching this film.

This movie is just amazing. This movie is combination of all genres. There are scenes which you make you melt in sadness, couple of scenes with slight horror flick, suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat, murder crimes. And with all of that dialogues that not only increase interest in movie but also act as inspiration. 5 murders, 1 number, 1 incident connecting them all and 1 University professor fighting with his own battles to solve the case. Don't miss this gem.

The best Greek movie and also a great Film !

The plot , the characters everything was just percent .

One of the best Greek films ever made. A solid psychological thriller with intriguing character development mixed with math and Pythagorean theories. Great acting, interesting scenario combined with worth seeing photography and a solid filming. A film dealing with issues like justice, love, friendship, society duties, handling loss and the way the human being raises up to them. A surpsisingly good artistic aproach and generally a great effort coming from a thorough greek production. Definitely a must-watch film.

The best crime movie I ever seen from Greek director! Is worth watch it! Can't wait watch the series! Worth to watch it and hope Netflix take it as worth it go globally! This film should go to oscars!

And I thought I was the only one with a number (lne) as a signature! Enjoyed every minute of it. It is a really smart movie marrying our very own Pithagoras with a series of murders in mordern Greece, great acting, great scenario and photography, beautiful plot and music (I think in some point we enjoyed some magnificent Debussy- Clair de Lune, not sure though). All in all it was a great artistic approach with a sense of mathematical elegance combined with CSI Miami, Tarantino and X Files. Keep up the excellent work, people!

What disappointed me most is that nobody picked up on the GLARING similarities with the TV show "Hannibal" which proves that Greeks do not watch quality american television. The film borrowed heavily from Brian Fuller's Hannibal, from the kind of autistic criminology professor to the staged crime scenes. The script needed some polishing, some scenes were slow and repeated information, although they might have just tried to adapt to the greek audience, that has had less exposure to this kind of stories. It was a decent effort, not as good as american productions obviously, but far better and interesting than most other greek works. Dadakaridis will always be a favourite of mine, and although this film wasn't his top moment on screen, I am glad he is in it. We need more greek productions that dare to explore darker and more sinister territories, with intertwined elements of sophistication and gore.

If the movie length was 30 minutes it was going to get my 9 starts. Many silent scenes without any point. Just to feel the gaps and make the movie longer.

The best Greek movie The best Greek movie The best Greek movie ever

Really great job from Sotiris....Amazing performance from Dadakaridis...One of the best greek movies.

I'm Greek and of course I know a lot what about my country can do/produce, talking about a film or a TV serial show. The Greek productions are "ok"; many are bad and very rarely you'll find some amazing "gems". This film, is one of those "gems".

The film is a psychological thriller. The production is not so expensive, you won't see a "Hollywood-like"; it seems more like a cinema students bachelor's study/work. But probably this is the beauty of the film, to FOCUS on the VERY BEST it has:

The SCENARIO! The STORY itself!

The story is pretty amazing. And the most beautiful of it is, the writer used a lot different element to tailor the story: philosophy, History, ancient Greek culture, etc. The story is a very very blend combination of these elements, so perfectly attached each other, that you simply can't stop at the end of each scene and you want to learn more and more about the plot. The plot, the story, is the really STAR of this film. Of course, we have a large cast of the modern best Greek acting actors in our days, which they're playing all marvelous. All roles are perfectly given to the best choice the director could have.

Trust me on this, you gonna love this film. VERY recommended!