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Hardcore Never Dies

  • 2023
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
4.1K
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Hardcore Never Dies (2023)
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Michael dreams of a future as a pianist but his music education doesn't go well. In search of inspiration his brother Danny introduces him to the Rotterdam gabber scene. Danny's drug busines... Read allMichael dreams of a future as a pianist but his music education doesn't go well. In search of inspiration his brother Danny introduces him to the Rotterdam gabber scene. Danny's drug business reaches international proportions and the brothers must fight for their lives.Michael dreams of a future as a pianist but his music education doesn't go well. In search of inspiration his brother Danny introduces him to the Rotterdam gabber scene. Danny's drug business reaches international proportions and the brothers must fight for their lives.

  • Director
    • Jim Taihuttu
  • Writers
    • Amira Duynhouwer
    • Victor D. Ponten
  • Stars
    • Joes Brauers
    • Jim Deddes
    • Jordy Dijkshoorn
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    4.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim Taihuttu
    • Writers
      • Amira Duynhouwer
      • Victor D. Ponten
    • Stars
      • Joes Brauers
      • Jim Deddes
      • Jordy Dijkshoorn
    • 28User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Joes Brauers
    Joes Brauers
    • Michael
    Jim Deddes
    Jim Deddes
    • Danny
    Jordy Dijkshoorn
    • Jeffrey
    Huub Smit
    Huub Smit
    • Hubert
    Rosa Stil
    • Priscilla
    Bob Schwarze
    • Vader
    Antoinette Akkerman
    Antoinette Akkerman
    • Moeder
    Tim Sebastiaan Huisman
    • Nico
    • (as Tim Huisman)
    Juda Goslinga
    • Hendrik
    Joenoes Polnaija
    • Minggus
    Pit Bukowski
    Pit Bukowski
    • Lothar
    Bram Legerstee
    • Voorman Tomatenkas
    Ward Weemhoff
    • Willem Jezus
    Dan De Kok
    • Agent Politiewagen
    Joris Lutz
    • Gerard
    Ron Sleeswijk
    • Stiefvader Priscilla
    Rob Das
    • Oudere Collega Tomatenkas
    Vincent Lodder
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    • Director
      • Jim Taihuttu
    • Writers
      • Amira Duynhouwer
      • Victor D. Ponten
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    7kgflikweert-91302

    A greatly acted but unfinished story

    Loved watching the movie and overall acting with the typical Rotterdam 90's vibe around it. For Dutch people it might be more interesting then others. The plot was good but the storyline just didn't finish and ended abruptly. It left me with some questions I would have liked answered. Jim Deddes (Danny) was a pleasure to watch. Good overall casting. I was happy to see that there where no typical Dutch actors like you would see in a lot of Dutch movies. There is enough in this for a part two, but I think a part two would ruin it. Overall, great intense crime movie with some insight into the gabber culture.
    7danieloro-26360

    Don't watch it for the story...

    As i said in the title, don't watch it for the story...that's really not that interesting and extremely predictable.

    If you however either grew up in, or are interested int the hardcore/gabber culture in mid/late 90's Netherlands...man is it all just so recognizable.

    The attention to detail is great, from the clothing to the music...even the hairgel in the main character's bedroom gave me those nostalgic feelings.

    Overall it's played well, it looks and feels great, at times it's hilarious and for a particular group of people extremely nostalgic...just don't expect a great story because you will be disappointed.
    9martijnwestbroek

    Dutch 90's Nostalgia

    The plot is pretty basic, but the movie delivers big time on Dutch 90's nostalgia.

    Great impression of the Dutch Gabber scene. And the background views of Rotterdam (The legendary Energiehal and the construction of the Erasmus bridge) makes it even better for me. It's a true salute to my teenage years.

    The struggle of parenthood vs teenage rebellion is well executed but could have been more in depth. The movie is almost 2 hours long, but the pace and action was high enough for another 30 minutes in my opinion.

    Nevertheless a powerful movie that makes you wonder... Who are the zombies in everyday life anyway? Hardcore will never die!!!!!!
    9tomlangenhoff

    Hardcore never diesssss!

    Hardcore never dies, what a wonderful film, really enjoyed by myself as a hardcore fan. The atmosphere of the 90s has been created phenomenally. The acting is also really top class with a nice dose of humor. Ultimately it is more of a crime film and the focus could have been more on the gabber scene, but for now I really enjoyed it! Wonderfull musictracks pass by. Dutch heritage that still travels all over the world, something to proud off.

    If you are familiar with the hardcore/gabber scene and enjoy the music then it is a must to go see this movie. And yes it is true, we are living in 2023 and hardcore still remains so i guess Hardcore Will Never Die!
    8EelcoH1984

    Trip down memory (hardcore) lane

    My friend and I watched the movie for old times sake and it was pretty damn amazing. They put a lot of detail in the surrounding (entrance/ tunnel Energiehal), clothing (Australian suits and Nikes, even one's we had!) and usage of words and quasi-philosophies (intro of the movie). The story is close to some experiences we had and witnessed ourselves during the days as gabbers in Rotterdam-Delft-Den Haag. So a big compliment for the writers who did a good job in the overall research. Some would say that the story is simple or predictable but life back then was for some just how the movie projects. I think that most of us in the scene knew somebody who lived a life like this. If you want to have a great flashback or want to show your kids how it was back in the '90 gabber scene this movies comes close to a documentary and that's a great achievement! Overall we would thank the makers of this tribute of our scene and life. My friend and I had a good afternoon and a lot to talk about. Hardcore never dies!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Most of the gabbers in the movie are real gabbers. All of them are listed in the end credits.
    • Goofs
      One of the main characters jumps in a muddy ditch to dump drugs and is arrested. In jail you see a close-up of his Nike Air Max shoes. His shoes are stained, but the tongues of his sneakers are pretty clean; these should have been muddy too. In addition, apart from mud stained, his sneakers would have soaking wet, yet they are just stained, not wet. And you should hear squelching as he moves in wet shoes, but that is also lacking.
    • Connections
      References Back to the Future (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      We Are The Gabbers
      Performed by Rotterdam Terror Corps

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2023 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Official site
      • Link to the Instagram page of the movie
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Хардкор бессмертен
    • Filming locations
      • Rotterdam(Main Location)
    • Production companies
      • New Amsterdam Film Company
      • Wrong Men North
      • Aymon Film Company
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      • €3,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,456,297
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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