Below average
It's a harmless feel-good movie with no lasting impression or memorable highlights. Although packed with the best of intentions the movie is marred by hammy acting, a manuscript of clichés and teenager attitudes.
The actors are some of Denmarks best so the hammy acting must be attributed to inept directing by Hella Joof. Hella Joof is presumably very jolly and kind, an avid left-winger with all the correct attitudes, which comes across. It leaves room for no convincing edges, it's all stilted and awkward in the inept and politically correct way. Awkward is funny when it's convincing, this is generally embarrassing. Nicolai Lie Kaas is the master of awkward and what little actually works in this dud is due to his huge talent.
A shame about this inconsequential movie because Nicolai Lie Kaas is one of the best and likable actors in Denmark. But even the best ones are wasted effort once in a while.
The actors are some of Denmarks best so the hammy acting must be attributed to inept directing by Hella Joof. Hella Joof is presumably very jolly and kind, an avid left-winger with all the correct attitudes, which comes across. It leaves room for no convincing edges, it's all stilted and awkward in the inept and politically correct way. Awkward is funny when it's convincing, this is generally embarrassing. Nicolai Lie Kaas is the master of awkward and what little actually works in this dud is due to his huge talent.
A shame about this inconsequential movie because Nicolai Lie Kaas is one of the best and likable actors in Denmark. But even the best ones are wasted effort once in a while.
- lbk
- Sep 26, 2015