Although, nothing really surprised me during this too short movie, I could still feel the drama most of the time. Why, not because the story is that great, but technically, when it comes to editing, acting, music and camera angels, so forth, it is quite a good movie. I was not sure whether I wanted to give it 6 or 7, but to compensate with some negative feelings for other movies, I gave it 7 this time. I may change decision....
However, I am sick and tired of Norwegian newspapers glorifying Norwegian movies! They can be really lousy sometimes, but they still get good critics. UNO is a good movie, it deserved its awards and appraisals, and I would not compare it too much with what our Danish friends have produced. Hawaii Oslo, in contrary, was a huge disappointment. Technically good, but too ambitious, and I cannot understand how it could get the 6 out of 6 points from the critics. The story falls apart when the movie is at its best, and some actors and scenes really destroy what the whole show. A few other movies, such as Bare Egil, Øyenstikker, Tommy's Inferno, United, and last but not the least Izzat, are really crappy and waste of time. Some could be entertaining on a day with really bad hangover. Lets not even mention "Svidd Neger".
The best Norwegian movies are some of the small independent movies, not meant for the big audience. There are some good artists out there, but for commercial movies, there is still a long way to go!
However, I am sick and tired of Norwegian newspapers glorifying Norwegian movies! They can be really lousy sometimes, but they still get good critics. UNO is a good movie, it deserved its awards and appraisals, and I would not compare it too much with what our Danish friends have produced. Hawaii Oslo, in contrary, was a huge disappointment. Technically good, but too ambitious, and I cannot understand how it could get the 6 out of 6 points from the critics. The story falls apart when the movie is at its best, and some actors and scenes really destroy what the whole show. A few other movies, such as Bare Egil, Øyenstikker, Tommy's Inferno, United, and last but not the least Izzat, are really crappy and waste of time. Some could be entertaining on a day with really bad hangover. Lets not even mention "Svidd Neger".
The best Norwegian movies are some of the small independent movies, not meant for the big audience. There are some good artists out there, but for commercial movies, there is still a long way to go!