6 movies that make you want to exclaim: `What the hell did I just watch – but it`s brilliant!`

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Some films are like a bullet to the brain. They burst into our heads uninvited and stay there for a long time.

The editors of zoomboola.com have compiled six examples of films that are hard to recover from.

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

This film is as if Carl Jung, a kung fu master, and a stand-up comedian were given one script to share. Directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert threw a wild party where talking stones, sausage fingers, and the philosophy of life all came together in one frame.
A woman of Asian descent with long black hair in the office, papers flying everywhere. She is wearing a red vest over a colorful blouse and looks focused
Scene from the film "Everything Everywhere All at Once
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"Everything Everywhere All at Once" took home 7 Oscars and proved clearly: even the craziest movie can become a true cultural phenomenon. The film's ratings speak for themselves — 7.8 on IMDb and 93% freshness on Rotten Tomatoes. Such unanimous love from critics and audiences hasn't been seen in a long time.

The Lobster (2015)

Yorgos Lanthimos, one of the most unusual directors of our time, is known for his skill in turning absurdity into art. In his dystopia "The Lobster," singles are sent to a hotel where they must find a partner in 45 days, or they will be turned into an animal. The character of Colin Farrell, for example, wouldn't mind becoming a lobster.
A girl in the forest leading a pig on a rope
Still from the film 'The Lobster'
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As noted by Peter Travers from Rolling Stone, Lanthimos has created "a wild satire that mocks our obsession with marriage and society's intolerance of loneliness." "Frozen" emotions, strange dialogues, dark humor — all presented with a straight face to the audience, who first chuckles and then nervously contemplates their personal life.

Antichrist (2009)

is the king of shock content, and "Antichrist" is one of his most provocative films. The story of a couple dealing with the death of their child turns into a hallucinogenic nightmare filled with violence, sex, and philosophical parables. With this film, von Trier once again confirmed his status as one of the most talented directors of our time, as previously written by the portal zoomboola.com.
At the Cannes Festival, viewers walked out halfway through, while critics simultaneously criticized and admired the film. After watching "Antichrist," we at the editorial office wanted to sit in silence for 20 minutes. And that, perhaps, is the highest compliment.

Under the Skin (2013)

Scarlett Johansson plays an alien who seduces men to literally consume them — it's not every day you see a premise like this. But this is not science fiction, it's a haunting art drama by Jonathan Glazer, where the meaning is elusive, and the images are etched in memory.
A woman in a fur jacket and jeans is lying on the sidewalk, people walk by without paying attention
Scene from the film 'Under the Skin'
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“Under the Skin is what we mean when we talk about cinema as art,” summarizes Richard Roeper from Chicago Sun-Times. This film is not to be watched, but felt on the skin — like the icy air of Scotland, where the action unfolds.

Cube (1997)

A group of strangers finds themselves in a massive labyrinth made up of identical cubes—some rooms are safe, while others hide deadly traps. Why are they here? Who created this? And what does it all mean? As usual, there will be fewer answers than questions.
Three people in white clothing are standing in a futuristic room with mysterious patterns on the walls, looking tense
Scene from the film "Cube"
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This is a cinematic puzzle that never provides answers but rattles the nerves of even the calmest viewers. "Essentially, the entire strength of 'Cube' lies in its ambiguity," writes Jasnit Singh from Collider.

Tenet (2020)

has long been known as a master of puzzles, but with "Tenet," he has outdone himself. Time moves in two directions at once, the characters move forward and backward simultaneously, and the audience, without a chance to catch their breath, tries to understand what they just saw.
Two men in suits converse against the backdrop of modern buildings. One with a beard gestures with his hand, while the other listens with his hands in his pockets
Scene from the movie "Tenet"
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It's no surprise that half of the reviews on IMDb are either declarations of love or requests like "please explain this movie to me." "It's not a puzzle to be solved. It's an experience to be had. That's its essence, that's its feel," explains Nolan.

We can't guarantee you'll understand everything. But a visual and auditory explosion, and a jolt to your nervous system, is assured—and that's reason enough to hit "Play."

Viewers are accustomed to comfort—understandable characters, clear plots, simple emotions. But the editorial team at zoomboola.com regularly writes about cult films and knows for sure: real cinema is something that knocks the ground out from under you and makes you feel alive. What's the strangest but most brilliant movie you've seen? Write in the comments—we'll discuss it together!