First of all, I had never heard about this 2021 movie titled "Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes", and when I sat down to watch it, I was a bit surprised that it was in German language. Not that I mind that at all, but I wasn't aware that it was a German movie with an English title.
Regardless, writers Kevin Kopacka and Lili Villányi put together a script and storyline that definitely was unique and interesting. I found that the movie's script was just strange and outlandish enough to be a nice surprise. It is not a traditional horror story where director Kevin Kopacka utilizes one jump scare after another. No, this is an atmospheric movie and one that is driven by the narrative.
However, about halfway through the movie, the air sort of deflated from the balloon and left the narrative somewhat flaccid and starting to grow stale and mundane.
Needless to say, that with my limited exposure to the German cinema, then I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie. Though, I will say that the acting performances were certainly good.
I have to say that the movie has a lot of great shots and locations, that really adds to the atmosphere of the movie. And then there was the surprise out-of-nowhere gore and bloodshed. Wow, that really took me by surprise.
If you enjoy a movie that deviates from the majority of mainstream movies, then give "Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes" a chance. You might find it bizarre enough to entertain you.
The movie started out nicely and had lots of potential, but then director Kevin Kopacka sort of dropped the ball midway through, and the narrative never recovered. Which ultimately dragged the movie below a mediocre viewing result for me.
My rating of "Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes" lands on a three out of ten stars.
