I watched it yesterday, and honestly, it started off on a high note. 🙂 I’m a sucker for the details. It’s those little things that really get to me. Honestly, the very first scene already told me everything I needed to know—I was hooked immediately.
There’s something really powerful about that shot of the silent school hallways while everyone else is crowded into the auditorium. I actually read somewhere that the actress spent a few hours just sitting in an empty classroom to soak up the atmosphere, and honestly, I think that was a brilliant move.
Lost weight. The teacher—specifically the way she phrased her questions or just called people out in front of everyone.
ruggedjackal46 said:The stars finally aligned, and I managed to snag one of the few remaining showtimes in San Francisco alongside three other lucky souls. Personally, I thought "Forest" was fantastic, while "Lily Vidić" was just okay—I'm glad the vibe leans more toward the "Forest" side of things. My take? The Knight handles the thriller genre much better than parody, especially when he uses realistic grotesque (or maybe grotesque photorealism 😬) to weave in social commentary rather than leaning too heavily on the joke.
I’m particularly fond of those sudden tonal shifts; just as the movie pivots toward comedy or melodrama, you get slapped with a reality check. My favorite moment has to be when the teacher realizes what the "specialists" are actually up to; we see her from behind as she approaches the kids, and even though we don't see her face yet, it's clear the kids have absolutely lost their minds. Those transitions into seriousness and drama are executed brilliantly. And honestly, nobody pushes the "line of good taste" quite as effectively as the Knight, which is always a win in my book.
There are certain elements that didn't quite land for me. All those macho dynamics feel incredibly predictable and stale, yet they hog so much screen time—everything from the relationship between the mayor and his subordinate to the final "showdown" between Beader and the cop, not to mention that janitor played by Clint Eastwood. Also, those strangely staged moments where characters have sudden epiphanies felt like unnecessary "in-your-face" filmmaking to me. Truth be told, the movie only starts getting genuinely interesting once it flips the predictable role assignments on their heads, but I suppose that's to be expected.
Then again, I might go back just to catch all the brilliant little Easter eggs, like the key role played by the forum 🤣, Damir Radić 🤣, or Suk in the opposition candidate's camp 🤣 🤣. I'd probably also squint at the numbers written on the classroom chalkboard to see what kind of details are hidden there. And that tribute to Gregurević was lovely, though it's a shame it happens right at the end when 75% of the audience (everyone but me) has already cleared out.
Also, I find it quite amusing how this theatrical release perfectly coincides with the teachers' strike. It’s great PR 🤣, but also feels somewhat deserved since the film itself draws so much inspiration from the very conditions driving the strike. In that sense, I’m actually relieved that the only truly positive character in the whole movie is the teacher.
I'm with you on that.
ruggedjackal46 said:The stars finally aligned, and I managed to snag one of the few remaining showtimes in San Francisco alongside three other lucky souls. Personally, I thought "Forest" was fantastic, while "Lily Vidić" was just okay—I'm glad the vibe leans more toward the "Forest" side of things. My take? The Knight handles the thriller genre much better than parody, especially when he uses realistic grotesque (or maybe grotesque photorealism 😬) to weave in social commentary rather than leaning too heavily on the joke.
I’m particularly fond of those sudden tonal shifts; just as the movie pivots toward comedy or melodrama, you get slapped with a reality check. My favorite moment has to be when the teacher realizes what the "specialists" are actually up to; we see her from behind as she approaches the kids, and even though we don't see her face yet, it's clear the kids have absolutely lost their minds. Those transitions into seriousness and drama are executed brilliantly. And honestly, nobody pushes the "line of good taste" quite as effectively as the Knight, which is always a win in my book.
There are certain elements that didn't quite land for me. All those macho dynamics feel incredibly predictable and stale, yet they hog so much screen time—everything from the relationship between the mayor and his subordinate to the final "showdown" between Beader and the cop, not to mention that janitor played by Clint Eastwood. Also, those strangely staged moments where characters have sudden epiphanies felt like unnecessary "in-your-face" filmmaking to me. Truth be told, the movie only starts getting genuinely interesting once it flips the predictable role assignments on their heads, but I suppose that's to be expected.
Then again, I might go back just to catch all the brilliant little Easter eggs, like the key role played by the forum 🤣, Damir Radić 🤣, or Suk in the opposition candidate's camp 🤣 🤣. I'd probably also squint at the numbers written on the classroom chalkboard to see what kind of details are hidden there. And that tribute to Gregurević was lovely, though it's a shame it happens right at the end when 75% of the audience (everyone but me) has already cleared out.
Also, I find it quite amusing how this theatrical release perfectly coincides with the teachers' strike. It’s great PR 🤣, but also feels somewhat deserved since the film itself draws so much inspiration from the very conditions driving the strike. In that sense, I’m actually relieved that the only truly positive character in the whole movie is the teacher.
Signed. 🙂
Honestly, the way they’re talking about this is just blatant disparagement of the entire profession. It's pretty much a total smear campaign against everyone in the field.
Ashley Grant66 said:It was fun and high-energy—but honestly, probably the most polished and serious Knights movie they've ever made. So glad I caught it in theaters! I found myself laughing along with the group of about 13 to 15 teenagers in the audience—it was such a blast. 😁
I honestly don't get why people were walking out—like, what exactly were they expecting? The movie wasn't even that boring; you could definitely follow the plot if you actually paid attention—plus, I got the feeling the kids in the audience actually enjoyed it.
So, overall—it’s great! The acting is top-notch, like everyone was already saying, and the whole cast just feels so high-energy. I could totally see Gregurević playing the school janitor—though honestly, Burić is absolutely stellar here too. I really loved the humor, especially those quick little bits where they chat with parents in front of the camera—you've got the professional vow theorist, the self-satisfied ŽMK whose son is actually a little troublemaker, and the rest of the crew who were clearly inspired by (i) the forum. For me, Matić Delić and Kostelac were also huge highlights.
The movie does a great job handling a huge cast and all those parallel storylines for a little while, but then—well, everything falls apart. The entire second half basically hinges on some incredibly forced, unbelievable decision made by three complete idiots. It’s frustrating because the characters that actually hooked me at the start just get totally sidelined. Suddenly, the dad and his whole "struggle"—that specific situation that kicked off the plot—don't even matter anymore. Instead, we’re stuck watching the mayor, Jack, and that annoying chief (who are just those predictable, stereotypical types you see in a dozen other movies). That arrogant kid ends up stealing the spotlight from Anna, and the mom—who I honestly thought was going to be this powerhouse who'd storm into the school for revenge, lol—just ends up being sidelined and irrelevant. As for the dad, he comes across as a total lowlife. He isn't the type to go around posting illiterate hate on forums or anything, but still—it just didn't work for me. 😁
That scene where the teacher and the dad are talking at the exact same time? Honestly, such a great moment—really captured that chaotic energy! 🙏
A few things still feel a bit unfinished to me—honestly, I’m still processing it all! It felt like the movie dragged a little too much in certain spots—like that whole scene at City Hall and the long chat with the Mayor—but then other parts were just rushed through without enough detail. I didn't quite catch everyone's motivations in that one big plan, you know? It felt a little abrupt at the end—though, I have to say, Cindrić's little moment of introspection was absolutely spot on.
And hey—just because a scene is out doesn't mean it's a "no." 😁
I can confirm that.
Ashley Grant66 said:It was fun and high-energy—but honestly, probably the most polished and serious Knights movie they've ever made. So glad I caught it in theaters! I found myself laughing along with the group of about 13 to 15 teenagers in the audience—it was such a blast. 😁
I honestly don't get why people were walking out—like, what exactly were they expecting? The movie wasn't even that boring; you could definitely follow the plot if you actually paid attention—plus, I got the feeling the kids in the audience actually enjoyed it.
So, overall—it’s great! The acting is top-notch, like everyone was already saying, and the whole cast just feels so high-energy. I could totally see Gregurević playing the school janitor—though honestly, Burić is absolutely stellar here too. I really loved the humor, especially those quick little bits where they chat with parents in front of the camera—you've got the professional vow theorist, the self-satisfied ŽMK whose son is actually a little troublemaker, and the rest of the crew who were clearly inspired by (i) the forum. For me, Matić Delić and Kostelac were also huge highlights.
The movie does a great job handling a huge cast and all those parallel storylines for a little while, but then—well, everything falls apart. The entire second half basically hinges on some incredibly forced, unbelievable decision made by three complete idiots. It’s frustrating because the characters that actually hooked me at the start just get totally sidelined. Suddenly, the dad and his whole "struggle"—that specific situation that kicked off the plot—don't even matter anymore. Instead, we’re stuck watching the mayor, Jack, and that annoying chief (who are just those predictable, stereotypical types you see in a dozen other movies). That arrogant kid ends up stealing the spotlight from Anna, and the mom—who I honestly thought was going to be this powerhouse who'd storm into the school for revenge, lol—just ends up being sidelined and irrelevant. As for the dad, he comes across as a total lowlife. He isn't the type to go around posting illiterate hate on forums or anything, but still—it just didn't work for me. 😁
That scene where the teacher and the dad are talking at the exact same time? Honestly, such a great moment—really captured that chaotic energy! 🙏
A few things still feel a bit unfinished to me—honestly, I’m still processing it all! It felt like the movie dragged a little too much in certain spots—like that whole scene at City Hall and the long chat with the Mayor—but then other parts were just rushed through without enough detail. I didn't quite catch everyone's motivations in that one big plan, you know? It felt a little abrupt at the end—though, I have to say, Cindrić's little moment of introspection was absolutely spot on.
And hey—just because a scene is out doesn't mean it's a "no." 😁
I have to agree with this.
Honestly, I think things would have worked out much smoother if there were just two possible scenarios instead of three. That extra variable is exactly why everything feels so shaky and poorly paced by the end.
That said, I’d still much rather catch
Tutoring in a theater than, say,
the Diary of Diane Budisavljević. 🙂Seriously guys, go see this movie while it's still playing.
One more thing...
Right after the credits roll, I find myself walking past Marina Kostelac. Pure coincidence, of course.