Spell

..as it will simply grab you with good pace, good actors, good humor and suspense. Dont read too much upfront, as you want the story to unravel.

Then read all reviews in full afterwards.

And, you might even be intrigued and want to know more about islandig magic and folklore, that's what I will do.

Certainly a special film; not perfect, but rarely anything like that around. Meant in a good way :)

Acting: 7 Story: 7 Production values: 5 Suspence - thriller level: 6 Action: none Mystery - unknown: 9 Romance level: 8 Film noir ~ neo noir density: 6 Comedy elements: 5 Overall: 6

Maybe , it is just a good film. For me, it is only one with too manyopened doors and windows. Sure, ambiguity can be a good thing . But in this case, the end gives something not being exactly dissapointment but a sort of bad news. You hope have the fair final, the reasonable answer to an American in Iceland , to the ball of mythology, mourning, travel, dark humor. But... Sure, it is a decent , provocative in some measure, film. But...

This is one of those movies that is a bit raw in that it comes across as low budget but with a captivating plot that keeps your interest. As Benny confronts his loss and flaws he submits to more in hope of answers. And this is one point of bewilderment for me as a viewer in attempting to understand the ultimate outcome in my own mind. This has led me to internet research that has proved fruitless in clarifying what the movie achieved, and therefore rating it at first 5 starts, but then 6 when it certainly has kept me thinking about it and wondering if I missed something in trying to understand it. I will leave it there since a conclusion to what this movie was really about is, well, uncertain but entertaining.

I wouldn't put this on the MUST SEE list but if you have some extra time and are looking for a decent film, this one won't disappoint you. The story is enjoyable and the acting is decent.

I'm not picky but I don't spend much time on a movie if the first half hour or so isn't entertaining or engaging. This movie will definitely keep you interested.