Detektor

The film is in itself an interesting phenomena. The media and the public (in Norway) has been screaming on about how the Norwegian film industry needs a change, and a long comes a film that definitely stands for something new and is thus widely accepted and celebrated, even though the story has obvious faults (but people seemed to get a kick out of it, simply because it was something different).

The film revolves around the 28 years-old psychiatrist, Daniel Jor, who lives with his dominant mother, and spends an alarming amount of time searching for lost things with a metal detector (which reflects on the theme of the film: the things that are hidden in your own and others lives), accompanied by his faithful sidekick, Ronny.

The problem of the film is that it doesn't really have much to say. It has all these loose threads hanging in the air, which is then loosely tied together at the end, but it doesn't really mean much. The character of Ronny is a fitting example. He's obviously just there to provide a comical relief. He doesn't really serve any deeper function. I'm one of those people who like it when a film gives me something to ponder about (after it has ended). Detektor does no such thing. You see it. You laugh a little. But that is really all there is.

Sure, I had high hopes for this film, having seen lots of mediocre norwegian ones over the years. This one was referred to as a superb example of a new and better norwegian film era, based upon a story by the well-known and very popular domestic novelist; Erlend Loe. Unfortunately, it is the final product that really matters, not its promotion and hype. This must really be one of the most over-rated movies in norway. In addition, it is based on a story by THE most over-rated writer this country has ever seen. Putting in a comedy-character like Harald Eia doesn't make things any better. It seems like Eia is one of the main reasons why lots of people actually wanted to watch it. And, believe me; Eia is not an actor, he is a real-life character. He doesn't play a fictious role, he's just being himself. Therefore you can't take him seriously. The regular viewer wants to see Harald Eia, and that's what he or she actually gets to see. Detektor is surely an OK movie, but nothing more. It's just another one of those "good to be Norwegian-films".

Best Norwegian movie ever!!! I can watch it over and over again!!

It's dogs barried every were... What's the secret his over protective-mum is hiding from him... It's Daniels father alive or not??? His been told all is live that he died in China, but is this true?? Daniel is a pshycologhist... one day a man who is sick of cancer came to visit him...

For those who don't know: Norwegian filmindustry is very miserable for the moment.Changes have been demanded from media and from the audience. But nothing happens. Until now! Detektor is brand new, it is made by a young crew.The director,writer and the actors as well,are having their debut with this film.The writer,Erlend Loe,is a cult-novelist in Norway. His naive style has captured lots and lots of youngsters, and this movie follows the trend.

The movie is about Daniel Jor,a young shrink,who has a hobby for walking around with a metaldetector.He searches for metallic items in the soil,but maybe he's on the search for more.. (I can't tell)

It's hilarious,it's sad.It's dramatic and thrilling.And on top of it all; it's surprising! Welcome to the movie of the year. And I'm sure it'll be a hit. Maybe beyond norwegian borders as well...

The main character and his friend like to find things with metal detectors (hence the title). One day they find a locket with an inscription. His friend talks about this on the radio, and the owner shows up to claim it. She and the main character fall in love, but then things get strange. To avoid giving too much away, I'll stop there.

I thought the acting was very good, the camera angles interesting, and the story engaging. I simply enjoyed this film more than any other I saw at Cinequest (the San Jose, CA film festival). I saw it on 2/24/2002.