Ome Cor

You gotta love the iconic Martin van Waardenberg, but unfortunately he makes bad decisions too, and this is one of them. The movie has no scenario, it just movie from one scene with a 'famous Dutch person' to the next one.

The comedy is only seldomly funny. The drama is cringey; badly acted and badly written. And even Van Waardenberg himself is not on top of his game: he can play a foulmouted fool like no one else, but this is not one of his top 50 performances.

I wanted to like this movie, and there were some chuckles ("betonknie") in the beginning scenes, but irritations grew as the movie progressed.

The proceeds of the movie are apparently for a children's hospital, there you have it, at last something positive about this mess of a movie.

This movie is so unbelievably bad that we kept asking ourselves if we were missing the point. Because we just couldn't imagine how anyone could make this. You cannot even say that the makers failed, because that would require at least a basic idea on which to fail. Instead, it seems like they asked a bunch of well-known Rotterdammers - many of them talented and esteemed actors - to contribute a scene, without anyone having a clue what story they were going to be a part of. Including, unfortunately, the director.

Since the profits of this film are donated to the Sophia Children's Hospital, I suggest you make a direct payment to them and save yourself the embarrassment of watching this movie.

The film ome Cor is a very nice film because of its simplicity and purity. Although the story is not great, it is just a nice film, in which the actors and actresses play believably. It is pure Rotterdam. Superb images of the city. The very fact that the film was realised with few resources makes me respect the team that made this film. On top of that, part of the proceeds go to charity. For me, Uncle Cor is the most sympathetic film I have seen in years. I want to compliment the makers on the film and hope a lot of people will watch it.

People who speak more negatively about the film do not, in my opinion, fully understand the Rotterdam mentality & humour.... Come to Rotterdam sometime!

I hope there will be a part 2 of Uncle Cor soon.

Martin van Waardenberg delivers a unique (but not necessarily good) cinematic experience with Ome Cor. A film that embodies the spirit of Rotterdam. Shot with minimal resources and dedicated to supporting the Sophia Children's Hospital, the project itself is a commendable achievement. Shot with only one camera and a drone, this film showcases creativity at its best.

The plot of Ome Cor takes a backseat to the film's overarching purpose: celebrating Rotterdam. From the iconic Erasmus Bridge to the rugged charm of the harbor to De Kuip; the city is beautifully captured. Despite being limited to a single camera the cinematography impresses. For locals the film offers a delightful sense of familiarity while outsiders can enjoy a lighthearted glimpse of the city's essence.

Van Waardenberg shines as Ome Cor. He portrays a down-on-his-luck petty thief struggling with life's misfortunes and a strained relationship with his daughter, played by his real-life daughter Floortje. This father-daughter dynamic combined with cameos from notable Rotterdammers, including the mayor, keeps the story engaging and full of surprises. While the plot won't revolutionize cinema it provides enough substance to hold your attention.

Ome Cor isn't trying to be high art and that's precisely why (at least in my opinion) it succeeds. It's a delightful love letter to the city by the Maas. Brimming with humor and simplicity. Will it leave a lasting impression? Perhaps not. But it's undeniably worth a watch. It offers the charm of a cabaret performance stretched into a film.

High hopes,....expected some rotterdams humor but it didnt make the expectations at all. All big dutch actors but not the movie. It was not funny the story wasnt even catchy. I watched it till the end hoping for it to get better, but till the end it stayed like it had begun. Standard jokes which werent even funny. They could have done much better. Such a shame, it was not worth the time, not even on a rainy Sunday afternoon. I dont understand the rating which was given for this movie. Half of the rating was already too high. Really a disappointment and unsatisfying feeling afterwards. Can somebody explain to me where the 7,5 comes from? What did i miss??