Movie Review - Amsterdamned 2

Director: Dick Maas
Genre: Thriller/ Action/ Horror/ Crime
Runtime: 110 minutes
Year: 2025
Starring: Huub Stapel, Holly Mae Brood, Ruben Brinkman, Tatum Dagelet, Pierre Bokma, Pieter van der Sman, Patrick Stoof
 
Description: A killer is terrorizing the canals of Amsterdam, with young detective Tara Lee on the case. They call in the help of former detective Eric Visser, now retired, who dealt with a similar case over thirty years ago.
 
Review: In “Amsterdamned 2” there is yet another killer on the loose, taking his victims in the canals of Amsterdam. Detective Tara Lee is lead on the case. Retiree Eric Visser returns to Amsterdam to help out, since he dealt with a similar case in the 1980s.

This film didn’t need a sequel. This was made purely for nostalgic reasons. And although very entertaining and enjoyable, “Amsterdamned 2” is doing much of the same as the first film. The plot is weak and the conclusion is very unsatisfying.

Thr return of Huub Stapel is the highlight though, and he has great chemistry with Holly Mae Brood. Both performances are solid. Many nods to the original, with the humor and another canal chase scene.

“Amsterdamned 2” was not necessary, but still fun. You do need to have seen the first, to understand some plot points and some nods, but overall an enjoyable film if you liked the original.

Rating: 3/ 5

80s Movie Review - Amsterdamned

Director: Dick Maas
Genre: Action/ Horror/ Thriller/ Crime
Runtime: 114 minutes
Year: 1988
Starring: Huub Stapel, Monique van de Ven, Wim Zomer, Serge-Henri Valcke, Hidde Maas, Lou Landré, Tatum Dagelet

Description: A hard-boiled police detective (Huub Stapel) sets out to capture a gruesome serial killer terrorizing the canals in Amsterdam.

Review: The is a murderer terrorizing the canals in Amsterdam. Police detective Eric Visser is trying to find out who is killing all these innocent people.

“Amsterdamned” is considered a very “un-Dutch” spectacular, entertaining action thriller. It’s directed by Dick Maas, praised for its thrilling canal chase and atmosphere.

It’s an exciting story with a good whodunnit, but it is predictable at times. The performances by the main actors is solid, the supporting roles are a bit weaker.

It’s an entertaining film and a classic in Dutch cinema within its genre.

Rating: 3/ 5

10s Movie Review - Prooi

Director: Dick Maas
Genre: Comedy/ Horror/ Thriller
Runtime: 108 minutes
Year: 2016
Starring: Sophie van Winden, Julian Looman, Mark Frost, Victor Löw, Rienus Krul, Jessica Zeylmaker, Jaap ten Holt, Mattijn Hartemink, Caitlin Rose Williams, Bart Klever, Daan Aufenacker, Mamoun Elyounoussi, Pieter Derks, Wesley Mutsaars, Wigger Verschoor, Robin Hagens, Theo Pont, Reyer Krikke, Rutger de Bekker, Ab Zagt, Robbert Blokland, Patrick Marcelino, Orlando Manuel do Brito, Tim Oortman, Robert Stolp, Mees Slokkers

Description: A zoo veterinarian (Sophie van Winden) gets caught up in a grisly adventure as she finds herself leading the city-wide hunt for a monstrous lion terrorizing the Dutch capital of Amsterdam.

Review: Dick Maas mostly has movies with one word titles, filled with murderous types: elevators, canal divers, a child’s hero. His movie “Prooi” (which means prey) fits perfectly in this line-up, because this time it’s a killer lion roaming the city of Amsterdam. Where it comes from and why it choose Amsterdam, that’s a question.
This situation gives us some cool scenes, like when the lion enters a streetcar or when he attacks a gold court. Great executed scenes like this make this film so much fun.
Like all of his movies, Maas adds a big dose of humor to his film. The plot is absurd, but it’s a super entertaining film. And the effects are pretty good, especially for a Dutch film.

Rating: 3/ 5