Review of Code Unknown (2000) by Joyce R — 05 Dec 2008

Much better after the second viewing. Enigmatic, challenging, but very topical.

This review of Code Unknown (2000) was written by Joyce R on 05 December 2008.

Code Unknown has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kamil K (26) on 10 Nov 2009

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By Justin K (439) on 27 Jan 2010

It's trademark Haneke in its cold, clinical feel, but it actually has some interesting things to say, even as it doesn't,…

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By David Rooney (943) for Variety (12,700) on 17 Oct 2008

All this unrelenting bleakness would be fine if it went someplace interesting, but the film's themes never coalesce into anything beyond…

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By Mark D (2,239) on 04 Jan 2011

Tough to follow and watch. Didn't enjoy as much as other haneke films…

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By Tralandra T (33) on 27 Jan 2009

Really liked the idea that you see these little vignettes unaware of the connection. It was quite bold, actually, and Juliette Binoche is great…

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