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While Netflix’s latest Polish thriller, Justice, might be lacking in narrative complexity in its straightforward storytelling, it surely is not devoid of an interesting ensemble of characters. While it can be argued that the lead investigator duo are victims of trope-y characterization, the rest of the core cast, especially the ones considered to be people of interest, are more than mere characters who represent different aspects of the social condition of Poland in the 1990s. The movie does not aim to build suspense or heighten curiosities regarding the causality of the crime; rather, it offers multiple perspectives through the interactions among the characters while adapting a slow-paced narrative progression. If the makers would have wanted, they could have taken a more politically driven approach, the potential of which is easily noticeable throughout the script, and the characters could have served as perfect vessels for that. However, despite that not being the case,...

“Justice” (Original title: Napad) is a 2024 film directed by Michal Gazda. The film stars Olaf Lubaszenko as Tadeusz Gadacz, Jedrzej Hycnar as Kacper Surmiak, Wiktoria Gorodecka as Aleksandra Janicka, Magdalena Boczarska as Prokuratorka, Stanislaw Linowski as Marek Nowak, Lukasz Szczepanowski as Bartek Sawczuk, and more. “Justice” follows the story of Tadeusz Gadacz, who is pulled out of retirement to solve a bank heist that resulted in the death of three women.

Justice Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis: Why Does Gadacz Agree to Return to the Police Force?

A bank robbery gone sideways leaves several women dead—women who were just there early to surprise their friend working the night shift. In the early hours of the morning, before the bank opened, a robber hijacked the place, and now the case is all over the news, creating a media frenzy. With an election right around the corner, city officials are scrambling to...

“Justice” is a Polish movie directed by Michal Gazda starring Olaf Lubaszenko and Jedrzej Hycnar.

“Justice” is a Polish thriller that caters to aficionados of traditional crime dramas: a heist, multiple murders, and the ensuing investigation. The film presents well-crafted characters with rich backgrounds and distinct personalities, all under the lingering shadow of Poland’s communist past. It is an engaging thriller, competently directed and well-acted, adhering strictly to the conventions of the genre. While it may not surprise in this regard, it does stand out in its screenplay and character development. Here, there are no purely good or evil individuals; instead, it offers a human story that comprehensively explores both sides of the narrative.

Don’t expect high-speed chases or grand action sequences. Instead, anticipate well-developed characters and a consistently coherent storyline in a thriller that entertains without excelling in visual spectacle.

As many are aware, Netflix has taken...

"You got one week. Then they'll kill the case." Netflix has revealed the full official trailer for the Polish crime thriller film titled Justice (or Napad in Polish), arriving for streaming in October this fall. It's a new film from the duo of director Michał Gazda and producer Magdalena Szwedkowicz - the team behind last year's success of Forgotten Love also on Netflix to watch. Set at the beginning of the 90s (after the communist era ended), a discharged police officer is given a chance to reclaim his old life in exchange for capturing a group responsible for a ruthless bank robbery. The detective must act quickly, as media attention could complicate matters for the new government. Starring Olaf Lubaszenko as the cop, with Jedrzej Hycnar, Wiktoria Gorodecka, and Magdalena Boczarska. This seems like a true crime story from Poland's history, but it also doesn't seem to be based any real case.

This weekend, Netflix is adding a comedy-drama movie, a documentary series, a horror drama TV series, and a sci-fi TV series. Last weekend, the streaming giant welcomed the Bollywood thriller Thunivu, season 1 of MTV’s Floribama Shore, the Argentinian movie The Substitute, and season 1 of the Chilean crime series Chromosome 21, along with the documentary Bill Russell: Legend, the first part of You season 4, and the rom-com Your Place or Mine.

This weekend will see more licensed content than last week, with the arrival of the first season of the Koren drama series Mr. Queen, the Malaysian action movie Possessed/Rasuk, the action thriller movie 2 Guns, the horror movies 47 Meters Down: Uncaged and Ouija, the Bollywood movie Cirkus, and the historical drama The Woman King. As for original content, Netflix subscribers will get to enjoy a Mexican comedy-drama movie, a documentary series about the world of golf, a British horror drama TV series,...

A Girl and an Astronaut (Dziewczyna i kosmonauta) is a series directed by Bartosz Prokopowicz starring Magdalena Boczarska, Magdalena Cielecka and Grzegorz Damiecki.

The Girl and the Astronaut is a science-fiction series from Poland with a very well done setting that wisely mixes photographic realism with science-fiction of new technological innovations.

About the Series

Without being Minority Report, but in that same style in some of its innovations, this is a thriller plot and romance that combines both artfully and with rhythm in the six episodes you can see on Netflix as of today.

In The Girl and the Astronaut they have known how to mix atmospheres and combine a certain “retro” touch with futuristic design elements. The series has a lot to offer visually and stands out because of its sets that are worth seeing.

This is not a series that will stand out because of the action scenes,...

Glitter (Brokat) is a series starring Magdalena Poplawska and Wiktoria Filus. It is directed by Anna Kazejak, Julia Kolberger, Marek Lechki and Rafal Skalski.

Ten 30 minute episodes that stand out for the well elaborated retro aesthetics.

The year is 1976, in Sopot (Poland), three resolute women face the social and political norms and customs in pursuit of their independence and freedom – financially, sexually and romantically.

About the Series

Through the multiple narratives, the characters in the series offer us a portrait of life in Poland in the 1970’s where the traditional culture meets new trends.

This unavoidably covers the taboo subject this series seemingly revolves around: sex. Also a means to land well paid jobs.

A depiction of an era that counts on a very elaborate production and is well worth watching, particularly, for its good reconstruction of an epoch and the good atmospherics. With good photography, scenography, and performances.

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