System Crasher - Systemsprenger (2020) Netflix Film Review

[@91clarie]

I'm German and I'm really proud that a German movie which is so intensely good gets so much international attention. Also, I hope that it opens a conversation about kids like the main character Benni. Those kids must not be forgotten :( also I think the actress did an absolutely phenomenal job for her age

[@a.biermann2133]

At the time when 'System Crasher' was released to the cinema, we discussed child and youth violence in our pedagogical class in high school. So we went to the cinema with our class. We saw the film as a kind of documentary film. When the movie was over, it was completely silent in the cinema

[@lojupitermoon]

Watched this film in German cinema a while ago now and it totally wrecked me and I was and will not be able to get over Bennis character. One of the best German films I’ve seen yet so I‘m glad it gets international recognition too :)

[@21sashalee]

The girl's actress is absolutely phenomenal. I cried a lot but I'd definitely recommend this movie

[@annaf3915]

I saw this film at the movies. When I bought the ticket, the woman behind the counter handed it to me saying, "OK, have fun! No, wait... enjoy the movie... or appreciate it or something... it`s good."

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Haha! Yeah, "have fun" is probably not the thing to associate with this!

[@daffodilunderhill7066]

Thanks for recommending System Crasher, Chris. What a complex, chaotic life this poor little girl, and those who are trying to help her, are dealing with. The young actress who played Benni was great. ...spoilers I kept thinking Benni needed a retired couple to foster/adopt her. People who had no other kids at home and could devote themselves to the kind of care she needed. But how many saints do you know who would give up their life to take on a challenge like Benni? For a second I thought the old farmer might save her. So many people tried to help. But from Benni threatening to use a knife on them, or herself, to threatening to kill Micha's pregnant wife and baby, what could they do? Although, shipping her off to Kenya seemed very sketchy. And what was up with the ending? I'm afraid there is no good, happy ending for Benni.

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Yeah, I wasn't too keen on the shipping her off to a different country, but it could be more of a place like Micha was trying to provide in the woods...an outlet to channel her energy/emotions and then slowly shape them into being able to effectively manage what she's feeling. I agree - the end makes me think that it was not pretty...although she was finally free.

[@91clarie]

I personally think she jumped off the airport roof and died:/

[@jamiespeidel7493]

I think the director Nora made the ending open, so everyone can imagine what’s that supposed to mean. It’s difficult. Being a social worker (in Germany) myself I can totally relate because I’m working with kids that sometimes act like Benni. This film shows the facets of working with kids and their trauma. It’s clear that not everything Micha did was right. “Shipping her off” to Kenya sounds strange but all that kind of stuff, even living with a Forster Mom or dad is considered by social services which has to act by the laws of the SGB (Sozialgesetzbuch = Code of Social law). It’s not easy, believe me. Sending her off is kind of like the hardest education measures and the few weeks in the woods with Micha could be viewed as one. BUT there is more professional supervision, so you don’t overstep. Just a quick overview in the profession in Germany. Hope that helps (:

[@williedynamyte]

I like films like this about difficult complicated people. I'll have to check it out.

[@hopeemch]

The German actress Helena Zengel who plays the main character Benni (short for Bernadette) gives such an astoundingly powerful performance in this film it leaves me speechless. It's such an intense film about an incredibly disturbed 9 year old who works her way thru the German system available for troubled youth and at each stage burns her bridges and both terrifies and exhausts everyone who comes in contact with her even tho she pulls at the heart strings of everyone she meets.

[@peterfromgermany2431]

Helena Zengel is unbelievable. And now she played with Tom Hanks.

[@MMG1800]

Benni reminded me so much of Steve from "Mommy" by Xavier Dolan, even though you know they are too difficult and dangerous at times you're really hoping someone takes the risk and don't give up on them like their mothers do but the people that want to help them also have their own families and their own issues and can't save them, it's so hard.

[@zoe.m.e.w]

I literally cried 20+ times in this movie 😭

[@curiousworld7912]

I think 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' was one of the best, but most difficult, films I've seen in the past few years.

[@daffodilunderhill7066]

'We Need to Talk About Kevin' was great.

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I need to see that!!

[@curiousworld7912]

@@iphonewalkthroughs I know - I was blown away by this movie.

[@91clarie]

@@MoviesAndMunchies it's a masterpiece, I've seen it like 8-9 years ago and although I found it absolutely amazing I couldn't watch it a second time to this day because it's just so intense.

[@Simarchy]

I stumbled across your channel not too long ago and just wanted to say I'm hooked! You make very thoughtful videos and really great quality. It helps me figure out what to watch next. Keep up the great work!

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Thanks so much!!

[@yenimorgan6424]

Ok but can someone tell me what happened at the end she jumps and what?

[@minexplosion2857]

Nice review and an important movie. I want to recommend the 5 minute long interview with Wendy Thorogood of the Association of Child Protection Professionals about the movie System Crasher.

[@Jose-ht2lw]

I just saw it, radomly. And ah man, so much to say, especially about abuse at home and the dysfunctional families. Great review and analysis.

[@Mario88881000]

Gotta watch "Amores Perros"! If you dig character studies.

[@MiraundAdam]

I just watched and your review was on point. What did you think of the ending?

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Thanks! **SPOILERS** I think she died, which is extremely sad, but it also puts her at rest and ends her suffering.

[@MiraundAdam]

@@MoviesAndMunchies I thought the same thing and i wash in shock that the movie would end like this...but then there was the airport scene with her beeing sent to Kenia, then running off, which confused me a lot. 🙈 Thanks for the reply! :)

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

@@MiraundAdam It was certainly a shocking way to end the film...which I guess in itself was fitting as a lot that we saw was also shocking :-)

[@MiraundAdam]

@@MoviesAndMunchies That's true!!

[@silience7558]

I watched the film and it was truly a great one.I would love to watch more films that are similar to system crasher.Any recommendations plz?

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

A couple of suggestions that either produce the same level of anxiety or tension would be Honey Boy, Uncut Gems and the new documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. Uncut Gems doesn't involve kids, but it is unrelenting in it's tension. The other two will break your heart for the kids.

[@silience7558]

@@MoviesAndMunchies Thank you very much!

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

@@silience7558 You're welcome!

[@anwarski]

Konstantina 09 I‘d like to suggest watching Short Term 12, Mommy, and The Florida Project. 😢 In a way I responded similarly - emotionally - to System Crasher as I did with the aforementioned films.

[@silience7558]

@@anwarski Thank you very much for your recommendations! I really appreciate it

[@jpmm7397]

Why isn't it available in latín América ? Thought all NetFlix produced films were available everywhere at the same time. 😞

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Oh, that's a huge bummer! I hope they release it soon for you!! I know different regions/countries have different agreements with movies so that could be playing into the release date.

[@chrisb._1171]

This movie isn't a netflix production so there could be some trouble with licenses/copyrightlaws

[@jpmm7397]

@@chrisb._1171 I see, thought it was a N film now I get it, thank you

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

@@chrisb._1171 Definitely. Netflix purchases the rights to make films "theirs" in certain countries...for example, Annihilation was branded a Netflix original in the UK...depends on how, or if, they purchased the rights.

[@MostlyHumanSlightlyCat]

System Crasher is up there with Requiem For A Dream for me as far as movies that are extremely hard to watch but feel kind of nessecary to watch go. Both movies are also not only showing characters that make mistakes or cause hardships on themselves but show how the system around them, that is supposed to help can make things worse. That little girl is a horror, but it's not her fault, it's what she needs to do to survive and the saddest part about her is that she is very real. Kids like her fall through the system all the time and it's gutwrenching

[@Moonitot]

She so amazing actress 😍

[@MOOOOOOOSH]

i just randomly decided to watch this film because it was recommended to me but it really did leave me with so much emotions, also the ending had me confused

[@gabbyalmanza5072]

Same here! It left me wondering if she died???

[@cantonatheking]

@@gabbyalmanza5072 Its not a good ending. It leaves you with a bittersweet Sense that Benny is not curable and that she will face as an Adult maybe a lockdown in the Psychiatric Clinic.

[@arbnoraelezi5534]

I just saw the movie. It's just sad because there are plenty Bennies outside who get crushed by the sistem... I think that the guy who worked with her the entire time and had a family should have adopted her because she really wanted that but he was scared and all that she needed was a home. A home full of love, understanding and peace. By the time she would have find her happiness. But when she realised that the guy would turn her home, she took the baby, enjoyed with him a little bit because he remained her at her brother when he was a little and she get to feed him, then the women comes and asks for baby and not says thank you for the feeding and she gets mad. Bennie is so lost and she feels so deep broken. It's just too much for her. She is just 9. Everyone is insane. Someone should have adopted her and she should have a better psychological treatment because the women who treated her didn't do NOTHING. She send her to America to get rid of her by saying that she will have school there. What school mam??? She is broken!! She needs love!!! She needs someone to take care of her and learn how to behave. It's just all so wrong. So sad... Such a tragedy. And her mother was a totally pathetic and idiotic person. She didn't deserve the two other kids too. It's obvious that she is not capable for herself and then for the kids too.

[@jajangteu2449]

Do i need tu use vpn to watch this? I live in asia and can't find this

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

You might. I'm not sure which regions Netflix has released it in or which they still have it available.

[@DIN_A8]

Might try the original titel: Systemsprenger (Sprenger is more „blaster“ than crasher imo)

[@jajangteu2449]

@@DIN_A8 nah cant find it. i use vpn and set it to germany but no luck. thanks for reply.

[@Tracks777]

lovely stuff

[@Nymira]

Definitely uncut gems would love to see your review on it!

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

You're in luck! I reviewed it back in December: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH65f4CdqbF8mqM

[@LK-dw1wy]

I watched the movie and I cried too. That's rare because I won't get affected by movies much. I always know they are acting or it's not real. But this movie was different for me. This movie is really good. I recommend it too specially if you have a kid or know some kids.

[@VJ96K]

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[@ertfgghhhh]

I see ur getting ur work on..... Will check it out

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Thanks!!

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@MoviesAndMunchies benni needs a foster parent that doesnt work, doesnt mind the language, has alarms on the doors, and used to violent children. That person would have to be in it for the longrun. Sad though. Im sure there are thousands of bennis out there

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@MoviesAndMunchies and why is benny always naked? They need to stop

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

@@ertfgghhhh Yeah, that made me uncomfortable!

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@MoviesAndMunchies but at the end, how dud j interpret it, my friend?

[@Ali-nt9hw]

Made me cry so fucking hard oh my god

[@merlejones2222]

Bennie..... I cried just watching the preview. Her little bruised body

[@talalkhalid3014]

I hated the ending , specially that bennie is just 9yo . She just needed love with right care they could have changed her but she felt abandant and no one want to love her i really wished for a better ending so sad 😭

[@MiraundAdam]

Same here :(

[@FranGrandees]

Are we to assume she jumped and fell to her death? I don't understand.

[@MostlyHumanSlightlyCat]

@@FranGrandees This is basically up to you. She may have jumped, she may have successfully ran away, she may have been caught eventually. Its purposfully not told which I think is the right call because in reality cases like hers do have a million ways of ending as well and her story is just a way to give a voice to all those very different kids that fall right through all the cracks in the system.

[@Tracks777]

nice video

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Thanks!

[@ertfgghhhh]

Chris......fast color on amazon prime

[@andgainingspeed]

Odd ending. It made me wonder if Bennie had knowingly sabotaged another option and whether having her die from exposure in the forest would have been a better narrative choice. Maybe they shot it that way but it was too much of a downer for an audience that was already put through a lot. Bennie's mom and the "system" both turned their backs on Bennie in their own way when Bennie became a liability or threat that went beyond their resources. Micha even let's her go after she goes beyond threatening just his livelihood. Still a better ending than just sending her off to Africa with a big hat and plenty of sunscreen. 😅

[@91clarie]

I think when she jumped at the end she jumped off the airport roof and died

[@cantonatheking]

@@91clarie ts not a good ending. It leaves you with a bittersweet Sense that Benny is not curable and that she will face as an Adult maybe a lockdown in the Psychiatric Clinic.

[@rosesosa8332]

Movies don’t always have to have a good ending

[@moomoopuppy5810]

Is she as annoying as the son in the Babadook? One movie that stressed me out was Mother! Another one was Gaspar Noe's Climax.

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I would say she's not as annoying as the kid in Babadook, but others may disagree. I felt she had a true reason behind her behavior and that made me more sympathetic to her.

[@dereksales9145]

SPOILLERS Did she die at the forest? It Seems that everything after that is just imagination...