pennyjune

First of all, I did not feel that this film is exclusively about the deterioration of a perfect family during the social upheaval and turmoil of the sixties. It was not a perfect family to begin with. It only looked good from the outside. The daughter's issues seemed to overshadow everything and became a constant struggle for the parents. While the father maintains his optimism and positivity, the mother ultimately becomes unglued. This could be any family in any era.

Roth became my favorite author in college, but I had not read this one. Perhaps for those who did read it, the film was a let-down. It wasn't for me. I gave eight stars because I'm still thinking about it days later. I, myself, was caught between two worlds in the sixties. This film captures it well.

This is a very thoughtful movie, beautifully made and yes, rather slow. This isn't a movie for a John Wick audience. But that shouldn't deter you from watching. The sensitive and authentic portrayals of the two teenaged girls hooked me from the start. I found it interesting to watch their friendship unfold, and ultimately transform, because it seemed so real that you forget these are actors. But I am begging authors and film makers to please take more time to think about the names of your works. Anything that starts with "what" or "when" or "how" followed by some vague phrase is immediately forgettable. If I wanted to recommend this film to my friends, I wouldn't be able to, because I can't rem7 TV byember the name. And what does ice have to do with it?

I've watched every Scandi mystery or suspense that exists to American viewers, so I was excited for something new. This one didn't quite hit the mark for me, though. Part of my problem was that I had it figured out pretty early. I watched to the end mostly because it was made well and the acting was good for the most part. I'm one of those who would watch a show about a bug crossing the road if it was well made, and especially if it was Scandinavian. The main character, Lejla, however, I found a bit stiff and emotionless in her portrayal of a woman who was once traumatised by abduction and kidnapping. I am sure some will find the ending clever and surprising, but I thought it was extremely far fetched. The serial killer theme has gotten more and more absurd as these shows keep being made. Therefore, I rate this one as a six because it just didn't rise above that in its believability and interest for me.