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The name really doesn't cover the load of this movie. Yes, the Dutch gabber scene acts as a glue for the story but the movie is more a coming of age and family drama.

I wasn't familiar with the actors but they did an excellent job. Especially Jim Deddes as Danny (reference to Vinyard from American History X?). He really did remind me of my brother back in the days, and as in American History X his little brother in this movie looks up to his brother while he actually shouldn't, albeit for different reasons.

The only thing that bothered me were the insanely stupid choices the Danny character made.

For international audiences, skinheads in this movie are not like American ones, it was style of the subculture like the Nikes and Australian tracksuits.

In that regard the director also did an amazing job portraying Netherlands of the 90s. So well I felt nostalgia for most of the film.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes a good family drama, but especially to Dutch people or the ones that liked or still like the rave scene.

My friend and I watched the movie for old times sake and it was pretty damn amazing. They put a lot of detail in the surrounding (entrance/ tunnel Energiehal), clothing (Australian suits and Nikes, even one's we had!) and usage of words and quasi-philosophies (intro of the movie). The story is close to some experiences we had and witnessed ourselves during the days as gabbers in Rotterdam-Delft-Den Haag. So a big compliment for the writers who did a good job in the overall research. Some would say that the story is simple or predictable but life back then was for some just how the movie projects. I think that most of us in the scene knew somebody who lived a life like this. If you want to have a great flashback or want to show your kids how it was back in the '90 gabber scene this movies comes close to a documentary and that's a great achievement! Overall we would thank the makers of this tribute of our scene and life. My friend and I had a good afternoon and a lot to talk about. Hardcore never dies!

Loved watching the movie and overall acting with the typical Rotterdam 90's vibe around it. For Dutch people it might be more interesting then others. The plot was good but the storyline just didn't finish and ended abruptly. It left me with some questions I would have liked answered. Jim Deddes (Danny) was a pleasure to watch. Good overall casting. I was happy to see that there where no typical Dutch actors like you would see in a lot of Dutch movies. There is enough in this for a part two, but I think a part two would ruin it. Overall, great intense crime movie with some insight into the gabber culture.

As i said in the title, don't watch it for the story...that's really not that interesting and extremely predictable.

If you however either grew up in, or are interested int the hardcore/gabber culture in mid/late 90's Netherlands...man is it all just so recognizable.

The attention to detail is great, from the clothing to the music...even the hairgel in the main character's bedroom gave me those nostalgic feelings.

Overall it's played well, it looks and feels great, at times it's hilarious and for a particular group of people extremely nostalgic...just don't expect a great story because you will be disappointed.

The title and marketing would make it seem like this is a movie about hardcore gabber, but that is only partially the case. Despite that, if you lived through the 90s and went to gabber raves in Rotterdam like me, I think there is still enough to like.

Let's start with my gripes. I did not find the "troubled brother" very convincing as a real Rotterdam gabber. The main protogonist seemed inexplicably way more upper middle class than his parents. His affliction with gabber also seemed a bit superficial. If your first experience of raving in the early 90s as a teen was a gabber rave in the Energiehal with proper chemical stimulation, let me tell you: it would be extremely unusual for this not to be the beginning of an intense obsession. The ending also is a bit abrupt and superficial: after a little foray into the evil and criminal world of hardcore gabber, our young protogonist can put this all behind him to proceed with a serious life as a classical pianist? His hardcore seemed to have died quite quickly then.

On the up side, I liked most of the supporting cast, including the "villains". Though the story wasn't incredibly original (in fact almost cliche), there was still enough depth for me not to be bored. Though not everything about the raves was "period correct", much of it was done well enough to give me some goosebumpish flashbacks. You do get a sense of the intense energy of the music, the crowd, and the drugs. As a Rotterdam native it was fun to recognize locations.

In summary, I was plenty entertained despite the flaws and false advertizing.

Anyone who remembers the "gabber" scene which began in Rotterdam The Netherlands will appreciate the attention to detail in this movie.

I like the fact that the director made an environment where everything was as it was in the mid 90's from the mobile phones that had bad reception most pay as you go, to old cars and even street signs as they were.

Two brothers , one a natural talent for playing the piano , the other a rascal , into partying in the Gabber scene. Gabber is Dutch slang for "mate, buddy" shaved heads and Australian tracksuits, a particular look (shaved heads didn't mean racist, this was not the case with gabbers). It was almost tribal like with the women shaving the lower part of their hair and always a pony tail, this tribe danced all night to very heavy and fast hard bass drum beats and often took speed or other drugs to keep them going.

The gifted pianist brother is working in a mundane job and meets up with his estranged brother and he sees his brothers way of life as an escape from his structured and boring life.

The movie goes on to show how a series of unfortunate events can easily spiral out of control and keeping things together is difficult enough but add to the mix all night raves, drugs and gangsters... well who knows what the outcome will be.

Some similarities from the Dutch 90's techno movie "wasted" and the Danish Pusher trilogy (I like them also) makes this a good movie to watch.

It's true Hardcore never dies.

Hardcore never dies, what a wonderful film, really enjoyed by myself as a hardcore fan. The atmosphere of the 90s has been created phenomenally. The acting is also really top class with a nice dose of humor. Ultimately it is more of a crime film and the focus could have been more on the gabber scene, but for now I really enjoyed it! Wonderfull musictracks pass by. Dutch heritage that still travels all over the world, something to proud off.

If you are familiar with the hardcore/gabber scene and enjoy the music then it is a must to go see this movie. And yes it is true, we are living in 2023 and hardcore still remains so i guess Hardcore Will Never Die!

From Jim Taihuttu, the acclaimed Dutch director of 'Wolf' and 'De Oost', comes 'Hardcore Never Dies'. A gritty exploration of family dynamics, bad decisions and the raw chaos of the Dutch hardcore music scene. Taihuttu, known for his knack for blending intense human drama with culturally rich backdrops, crafts a film that feels simultaneously familiar and distinct.

At its core Hardcore Never Dies is a tale of two brothers whose paths collide in tragic and chaotic ways. The older brother is ensnared in drugs, crime and the hardcore music underworld which drags his life to the brink. The younger piano-loving-brother is hard-working and seemingly virtuous-slowly becomes entangled in the same web due to their strained family dynamics. It's a classic narrative reminiscent of American History X or Goodfellas, though obviously not on their level. Still, the echoes of these masterpieces add weight to the film's ambition even if it doesn't fully measure up.

The relationship between the brothers serves as the film's emotional anchor. Their descent (both individual and collective) feels tragic. Though Taihuttu injects surprising moments of humor amidst the chaos. The pacing is relentless with a sense of unease permeating throughout. This frenetic energy mirrors the hardcore music that underscores the story. It creates an experience that is both immersive and disorienting, in a good way. The film doesn't take itself too seriously, which is refreshing and helps balance the darker themes.

However I found the acting somewhat uneven. Jim Deddes, who plays the older brother, delivers a performance that feels slightly off due to his intonation and vocal delivery. This may come down to personal preference, but it detracted from the character's believability at times. On the other hand, Joes Brauers as the younger brother, is exceptional. His understated and thoughtful portrayal brings depth and quiet intensity to the film. He is the heart of the story and his performance elevates the narrative.

The music, rooted in the Dutch hardcore scene, is a key element but doesn't overwhelm the story. Hardcore serves more as a backdrop than a focal point which works well for the film's broader themes of identity, rebellion, and familial tension. It won't appeal to everyone, but it's an authentic touch that grounds the movie in its Dutch roots.

Hardcore Never Dies is a solid entry in Taihuttu's filmography which blends familial drama, crime, and cultural identity with a sense of style and humor. While the narrative isn't groundbreaking and the performances are a mixed bag, the film's chaotic energy, emotional beats, and strong direction make it worth watching. It's a tragic, yet oddly funny tale that resonates with its themes of brotherhood and the consequences of one's choices. Fans of Dutch cinema and gritty dramas will find much to appreciate here.

Already mentioned in previous reviews, the title of the movie suggested a close view of the Hardcore scene in the 90's. I suppose it triggered a lot of old school hardcore fans like me to see the movie. Instead, it was more of a family drama and a nice Dutch version of "Narcos from the Polder", shot in the background of the 90's Hardcore Scene. Pleasant to watch and well acting skill from the young actors who probably where not even born yet to have experienced that time. Nevertheless, musically speaking we were treated on some nice hardcore classics but I still missed some classics from famous DJ's from that time like DJ Paul and DJ Rob for instant. I do hope we will see a real movie from the Hardcore scene someday. Perhaps shot trough the eyes of a DJ from that era..

Ok let me call as it is. This movie gets an A B for effort but as with most European movies trying to create this genre it fails. Leave this up to the USA. No country is able to match the story, feel,grit,action or acting like Americans. If this movie would have borrowed more of those techniques it might have been amazing.

Even with all it faults I did manage to watch it till the end. It had enough appeal to keep me intrigued. I think that was more about the rave Era, I remember,and I was interested in to where the movie was going.

I guess what I would say about the movie is,I watched it & it had some interesting moments pertaining to the rave Era in,,was it Amsterdam? But needed that American make over.

The plot is pretty basic, but the movie delivers big time on Dutch 90's nostalgia.

Great impression of the Dutch Gabber scene. And the background views of Rotterdam (The legendary Energiehal and the construction of the Erasmus bridge) makes it even better for me. It's a true salute to my teenage years.

The struggle of parenthood vs teenage rebellion is well executed but could have been more in depth. The movie is almost 2 hours long, but the pace and action was high enough for another 30 minutes in my opinion.

Nevertheless a powerful movie that makes you wonder... Who are the zombies in everyday life anyway? Hardcore will never die!!!!!!

With music you transcend your life. In classical music & hardcore. Do you choose the energetic music with edges or the music that we think is a bit more well-behaved. In this movie they seem to reinforce each other. Can you handle the temptations that the life with edges has got and can you maintain yourself on the edges of the volcano or are you slowly slipping away? Do you choose a hardcore life because of resistance to normal life and when you enter it, are you pushed away from normal life? Do people actually choose for living with the protagonist or do they end up with him because they can no longer live elsewhere? These are dilemmas that the film presents to you.

Anyone who knows anything about the hardcore genre will love this movie, anyone who doesn't will probably not like it.

The story is about a guy who falls in love with the hardcore scene because of his brother, the problem is that he slips away from real life and messes up a lot of things including the relationship with his parents.

Story was good-ish and acting was great. The K (C) word has been said a lot which i don't care.

The ending was weird, it tells me there has to be a part 2 some day because what happened to the main character? What happened during the forest scene? What about the girl?

As someone who did grow up in this era, it does highlight all the negatives about this lifestyle. Gabbers as addicts, rascists & dealing drugs. Creating webs of lies and everyone involved seems to just blindly go along with everything. I missed depth & background. I was hoping to see more of the contrast of the classical music versus hardcore and how both can take you to higher grounds or something. It felt like it was a promotion for a certain lifestyle and also like it was trying to create sympathy for some main characters, that made nothing else but poor choices dragging everyone down. It also made it seem like the parents where at fault of their destiny while it seems like a simplification of the situation.

The film is rather short, trippy almost with colour enhancements and flashy settings. The aspect ratio is almost square and a 90's filter is used, possibly inspired by my favourite movie: Mommy by Xavier Dolan.

This results in the attention being constantly placed in the middle of the screen.

All of that sums up the film quite well. It's a trip. Not incredibly deep or emotional, no dramatic outbursts, just a bunch of kids being high and doing stupid stuff, and the viewer essentially following, and getting sucked into it, becoming part of the trip this film is.

Now, I understand the main criticism others have mentioned. The fact that the story isn't revolutionary and at times predictable. And it being more of a teen drama than explaining what it was like during the 'gabber' golden age.

But I also have to disagree. The title reflects well throughout the film and besides referring to the music style never dying, it also refers to the invincible feeling kids during these times had, often fueled by drugs.

The film could have been a bit more explanatory of the actual scene in the 90's, and I would. Still like to see movies about DJ's from the 90's, but then that also risks of being more of a documentary and might lack a storyline all-in-all which this film certainly didn't.

On top of that, the story in this film is very real to many during those times and teens all over still today. Classic heavy teenage issues but this time with some interesting twists.

My dad grew up during that time and was very much part of the scene and confirmed that the story of the protagonist happened to so many.

The music is fantastic, the acting is absolutely superb, surrounding are well-set-up reflecting the 90s in The Netherlands, and the ending couldn't have been better.

A great watch.

Hardcore Never Dies is a new crime drama directed by Jim Taihuttu, director of De Oost and Wolf.

Michael (Joes Brauers) dreams of musical training to become a pianist. When his education doesn't go well, his brother Danny (Jim Deddes) teaches him about gabber music. Michael seems to have a feeling for this too.

In addition to the new music style, drug trafficking unfortunately also emerges in this world. As a result, the brothers have to fight together for their lives when the dangers from this side increase.

This is an entertaining film for people who like the gabber music and the other things that come with it, such as the kind of humor that comes with it. Apart from the music style, the other drug trafficking aspects seem a bit familiar compared to other crime films that deal with this.

The cast consists of only four people, but is largely supported by the bond between the two brothers. Joes Brauers and Jim Deddes come across as believable as two brothers trying to make it together in this gabber music and drugs world.

There is nothing new in this film that you haven't seen already... the violence (without redemption though) and the difficult brotherhood / family of American History X, drugs problems as The Story of Christiane F or Berlin Calling. Except, that they are playing hardcore.

I went till the end to get some sense, but it is just overly disappointing too.

I understand that gabbers are appreciating this film because of the music and the outfit... but I think it's the only thing you can enjoy. Unless you are not a gabber, like myself.

I have sympathised with their family and I have found a bit of relief when I could listen Beethoven. I'm sorry, that is music for real.