
Leah’s frantic struggle for survival grips you from start to finish in the heart-pounding Amsterdam Alert.
Billed as the made-for-TV film NL-Alert, Loïs Dols de Jong delivers a remarkable and uniquely engaging quick burner with Amsterdam Alert. Though the runtime feels more like a 30-minute episode, the intensity and reckless urgency packed into this short watch will leave you not only pleased but amazed at how much can be achieved in such a brief span.
While the exact synopsis remains somewhat unclear (there are several floating around), the film follows Leah, who has locked her younger sister—or perhaps her daughter? (it feels more like her daughter)—inside during a nuclear attack on Amsterdam. With only 45 minutes to retrieve her spare key and save them both, Amsterdam Alert is a heart-pounding thriller that maintains an undeniable energy all the way through to its final moments.
Loïs Dols de Jong excels at pulling viewers into the tension of the situation while providing a stellar supporting cast that keeps us on edge. The performances by Lukas Bulteel and Aline Cornelissen are the heart and soul of the film, portraying two neighbors doing their absolute best in this dire situation. The looming sense of doom is palpable and a testament to de Jong’s skillful writing.
You’re never given a moment to relax in Amsterdam Alert. Though it isn’t a traditional horror film, the human elements of fight-or-flight are intensely felt, creating a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat experience. The film teases multiple genres, leaving us eager for Loïs Dols de Jong’s next offering.
Rating: 4.5/5
Director:Loïs Dols de Jong
Screenwriter:Loïs Dols de Jong
Producer: Suzan de Swaan, Danielle Guirguis
Cast: Liza Macedo dos Santos, Aline Cornelissen, Lukas Bulteel
Editor: Wies Hundling
Production Design: Aukje Leenaars
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