Darkland: Yify
“Very realistic. This is a great movie... It's a great story which shows the side effects of revenge.” IMDb · 7 years ago
The Danish crime thriller (2017), directed by Fenar Ahmad, is widely praised as a gritty, realistic take on the vigilante genre. Critics highlight its atmospheric neon-lit cinematography and the compelling lead performance by Dar Salim, who plays a surgeon spiraling into a dark world of vengeance. While some find the plot formulaic, its focus on immigrant identity and moral decay in Copenhagen offers a fresh perspective on "Scandinavian noir". Critical Consensus Darkland YIFY
Unlike typical action movies, Darkland emphasizes that "the bad guys are punching back," making the protagonist’s transformation feel more grounded and painful. “Very realistic
Community members on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes describe the film as an uncompromising look at the consequences of revenge. Community members on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes describe
Reviewers generally agree that the film balances visceral action with heavy emotional stakes, though some feel the pacing is slow for a traditional thriller.
The film is described as "visually stunning" with impeccable lighting that creates a permeating sense of dread. The urban decay of Copenhagen serves as a gorgeous but gloomy backdrop.
“Very realistic. This is a great movie... It's a great story which shows the side effects of revenge.” IMDb · 7 years ago
The Danish crime thriller (2017), directed by Fenar Ahmad, is widely praised as a gritty, realistic take on the vigilante genre. Critics highlight its atmospheric neon-lit cinematography and the compelling lead performance by Dar Salim, who plays a surgeon spiraling into a dark world of vengeance. While some find the plot formulaic, its focus on immigrant identity and moral decay in Copenhagen offers a fresh perspective on "Scandinavian noir". Critical Consensus
Unlike typical action movies, Darkland emphasizes that "the bad guys are punching back," making the protagonist’s transformation feel more grounded and painful.
Community members on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes describe the film as an uncompromising look at the consequences of revenge.
Reviewers generally agree that the film balances visceral action with heavy emotional stakes, though some feel the pacing is slow for a traditional thriller.
The film is described as "visually stunning" with impeccable lighting that creates a permeating sense of dread. The urban decay of Copenhagen serves as a gorgeous but gloomy backdrop.
