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This is a film that is what we in Sweden call "småputtrig", i.e. it kind of just "simmers along", like a pot of stew on a stove. Its not going nowhere, and not much is really happening, except a bit of heating and the creation of small bubbles. Actually, this film also simmers on a rather low heating, a 4 out of 10 heating, that is. Its never above a 5 in the funniness respect.

As to tie together the story of two girls trying to get into the police academy in Stockholm, they get to become mavericks, tracking down a criminal in the silliest "Kalle Blomkvist" fashion imaginable. This lowers the whole film, a couple of extra degrees, and reduces its "småputtrighet".

It is a great feelgood movie with only some poor choice of sound designing here and there.

Watching quite some Helena Bergström movies where she is an actor there is a strong influence of her to be felt in it.

Which I like. It has a nice 'speed' as well.

Not too much Police Academy stuff in it, something I was a bit afraid of.

Very recommendable.

Swedish film about two young 20 year olds applying to be accepted into the police academy. They meet by chance and their lives intertwine as their friendship deepens.

One is a Turkish immigrant who's been here since the age of 12, when her father had to leave the country because he was accused of having operated on a dissident.

We have the Turkish family trying to assimilate into the new culture while the father gradually starts to accept his fate and finally starts to looks forward to a future in his chosen country of residence.

Waffling here to make the required character count. What a silly notion having to write six hundred character reviews about pointless films.

One character misspeaks on the title of the movie (international one that is, which is the "mind the gap" I mention in my summary line) ... cynics may say that he doesn't actually misspeak. I wouldn't say that - but the joke and the opportunity to use it, is right there.

Having said that, we have an unlikely meeting and friendship here. Meeting may be a bit far stretched ... collision more like it. But of course it seems like it had to happen. Pacing is quite slow and the drama may not be as exciting for some as it is for others. But the acting is more than rock solid - and while you have to fight off some cliches, if you suspend your disbelief(s), you'll have some fun along the way. Obstacles included or is it gaps?

this is both emotional and funny. one of many few really good Swedish films out there... big credits to Helena Bergström for her excellent work.

First of I would like to point out how hard it is for people to get into the police academy in Sweden. the standard is higher then the most country's.

And actually thats whats this movie is all about.

secondly the humor in this movie is quite funny, really funny in some parts. the family plots whit the father problems is as Im made to believe based upon a true story.

You could say that this is a Swedish version of the police academy. there is only one movie based on the same sort of movies from Sweden and it is Kopps.. a really nice piece.

but again thanks for this lovely movie..