Interesting drama brought down by a few flaws. At the halfway point, there's an abrupt shift and we see the same timeline from another character's point of view. This narrative switcheroo may seem like a clever idea, but I just didn't like this part of the film until the two storylines converge again. Also, hiding the motivations behind the crime accomplishes nothing except ambiguity for its own sake. However, the film has very good performances, great music, and a couple of powerful moments.

I'd recommend this to American mainstream movie-goers looking for a good foreign drama, as this is pretty accessible. The story is bit contrived, but the direction and script--particularly the way the filmmakers rearrange the sequence of events of the story, as well as offer different character perspectives of these events.

Harrowing and very moving story of forgiveness and redemption. Excellent photography and unusual direction and editing make this all the more powerful, even if events are a little too neat.

The first act is heart-rending and compelling, while the second act (after the abrupt shift) doesn't work nearly as well. The film picks up again for the finale, though it never quite reaches the heights of its opening section. Overall, Poppe has crafted yet another engaging and humanistic film for grownups. The film focuses on showing us the world from multiple perspectives, and as its characters see more clearly, they have the opportunity to gain wisdom and be moved to compassion.

I really love cinema when I "discover" a movie. You just sit in front of a movie without even knowing it's name and when it ends, you're mesmerized. Such a great experience. DeUsynlige is a really really well acted, strangely directed film with a great atmosphere. My mother leaped for the screen during a scene, I had to hold her back and I'm not exaggerating. A really well made movie, you just need 10 minutes to get adjusted, and then it flows like a river..

Well-made and fairly good.

Despite the contrivances and strained, almost demonstrative cyclical structure of the film, Poppe's "DeUsynlige" offers genuine insight into its well-drawn characters. Faith, penance and forgiveness are the major, Bergmanesque themes here, and even though Poppe's film by no means is a modern "Winter Light", it's still worth seeking out. Impressive performances all the way round.