Kontroll

“You see, all I ever wanted was to be a normal man. That’s all.” This has officially become one of my ultimate favourites. Kontroll is a hypnotic ride through Budapest’s underground—literally and emotionally. Think dark comedy mixed with drama and weirdness, all gritty, silly, and full of hidden meanings. It’s funny and existentially tragic. Director Nimród Antal somehow makes metro ticket inspectors into these cool, messed-up heroes. They're stuck in this in-between place full of lost souls, strange office workers, and a menacing hooded serial killer. The film feels real but also like a dream, always on the verge of turning into something totally unreal. Funny, violent, strange, and melancholic—it’s the perfect mix if your humour’s as dark as the tunnels it’s set in. An underrated masterpiece, and honestly, there’s nothing else quite like it. And let’s talk about that soundtrack! The music is such a key part of its vibe—moody, pulsating, weirdly danceable, and at times downright haunting. The music by Neo is absolutely phenomenal.