Since we usually get an image of Scandinavia as the world's calmest, cleanest, most idealistic region, it's always a shock when we see a movie like Norway's "Junk Mail" or Denmark's "Pusher". This one portrays Copenhagen drug dealer Frank (Kim Bodnia) having to run from the law while simultaneously owing money to a very nasty dude. They film the movie like cinema verite, so as to give it a gritty feeling; and let me tell you, they succeed. Watching the movie, you know that Frank lives a pathetic existence, but you always feel like you want to root for him. If you can stomach it.
So, I recommend this movie, but be prepared to get shocked. I wonder what Hans Christian Andersen would have thought had he known that his country would one day have this problem.
So, I recommend this movie, but be prepared to get shocked. I wonder what Hans Christian Andersen would have thought had he known that his country would one day have this problem.