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When you have seen this movie you think about the idea of the maker. Did he want to tell an exciting story? Did he want to show a new insight in the mysterious descent or murder of Kaspar Hauser? Or did he just want to make a nice movie with beautiful pictures? I was always fascinated by this this story about a boy who appeared out of nowhere in the city of Nurnberg in the beginning of the 19th century. He can hardly say a word and can't walk properly. It appears that he was locked in a cellar since the time he can remember. Already during his lifetime there were a lot of talks that he was born as an aristocrat or even at a royal court. This talks became louder after his mysterious murder a few years after his appearance. Werner Herzog is more interested in the development of the boy into society than in the solution of the questions. This makes this film an interesting story about someone coming into society at an older age rather than an exciting story. Because I already knew a lot about Kaspar Hauser this movie didn't tell me any news. But it remains a fascinating tale which probably will never be solved

Buster Keaton is just married and gets a do-it-yourself kit house from the ex-boyfriend of his wife. What he didn't know is that this fellow has changed the numbers. So after one week of building a very strange house is completed. The front door is on the first floor and the roof is not entirely on the house. But never mind, Keaton is still giving a housewarming party.

In only twenty minutes Keaton puts an enormous number of gags. This is pure slapstick, but it's from a kind that's still funny after all those years. As usual he does all the stunts himself which results in both his arms being broken after a fall out of the window. Keaton proves to be the greatest comedy star of his time

Schatjes is a good example of the poor level of the Dutch cinema in the 80's. The acting is very weak, there's almost no story and the script is missing every form of reality. There is a lot of sick slapstick into it which will make no one laughing. It's hard to understand that this film makes one million Dutch people go to the cinema while a lot of good movies from my country are ignored by the audience. If you are still going to watch the movie be prepared for the ridiculous ending.