Henning Mankell - Mittsommermord

Fake artistic childish ending overall bad.This is not Nordic noir this is just pathetic.

I have now seen three actors playing Wallander. Krister Henriksson, from the original TV series; Kenneth Branagh, from the BBC adaptation; and Rolf Lassgard, as seen in this film. In my opinion, that is the order in which they should be rated. Wallander is a middle-aged, tired cop who has given his life to his job and whose private life has suffered as a consequence. All three actors brought something of that character to the screen, but the most convincing, for me at least, was Krister Henriksson. The other two came close, but there was an 'actorly' aroma about their performances which I did not sense with him. They seemed more like old actors pretending to be old cops. Lassgard's mop of floppy hair seemed more suited to the former role than the latter. Branagh was fairly believable, but basically looked too young to carry off the persona of the weary, battered old cop. Krister Henriksson looked the part and he brought the role to life. For me, he is Wallander.

"Steget Efter" is simply a great movie. From the very beginning to the very end. A great script that keeps moving on and on, filmed in a way that leaves it all up to you to enjoy all the splendid details. And there are so many splendid details that is up to you to enjoy, because there is no dwelling or pointing out this is a movie for intelligent people. This is a "think for yourself" movie. The excellent acting by one of the greatest actors that walks the earth, Rolf Lassgård, left me with thoughts about the character for days and days. Alone the opening scene where his eyes told more than any American movie has ever told about the ugliness of a crime scene. Thousands of small things in this great movie fills you with thoughts to explore. The best movie I've seen in years - and a movie I'm going to watch again very soon. The soundtrack is great too, with it's fitting minimalism.