Dode hoek

After LE CAIRE CONFIDENTIAL last year, I just discover this film, not so far from the previous one, if you consider the story, the basic scheme. Not so far.A dark, bleak,gloomy tale speaking a rogue cop, former commissioner of Antwerp anti drug squad and involved with a right wing political party. But other elements are also in matter. Not for all audiences. I recommand it anyway.

I stumbled on this film not knowing what to expect at all. turned out to be a very pretty drama with believable acting and a somewhat disturbing storyline however I found it very entertaining and quite gripping and would thoroughly recommend it to others. The Dutch can make films.

This Belgian thriller is one I just happened to come by chance, and I'm happy I did. Centres round a hard-nosed cop who aims to enter politics on the ticket of a far-right party, which mirrors his often racist, misogynistic black & white viewpoint. What happens is that on the turn of his last day in the office, it all begins to come crashing down.

This is a fine difficult film, all about the discovery of the dark revelations that lie beneath the surface of the lead actor, Peter Van den Begin, who is excellent in the lead. He is ably supported a by a fine cast, and watching the car crash of the career of the lead for some will be like schadenfreude.

This is one dark film noir type film, and feels very real, but more importantly relevant in the current social & political turmoil of the current era.

One I'd recommend you all to keep an eye out for.

"Dode Hoek" (Blind Spot) is probably the first movie released in the two parts of Belgium, and also produced in both parts of the country. Peter Van De Begin plays a corrupt police commissioner extremely well. His emotions go from extreme sarcasm to anger, mistrust and grief. Living legend Jan Decleir gives another very good performance while newcomer Soufiane Chilah gives a breakthrough showcase of his acting. The movie itself focuses a lot on racism and extremism on both sides of the law, while being extremely relevant to Belgium after the terrorist attacks in Brussels on march 22 2016. The pacing is a bit weird in the beginning but after a shocking reveal in the middle non-stop suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat till the credits start, and the ending will leave you question certain politic choices made on behalf of our freedom, while ignoring the blind spots.

Very good belgian action movie/ thriller. Interesting ending. The best performance of Peter Van Den Begin I have seen.

High production value, good acting, interesting story. Middle of movie is a bit boring.

Overall great movie, definitely underrated.