Sunday, December 5, 2010

A Somewhat Gentle Man

Norway Stellan Skarsgard

Nordic comedy (?) A man gets out of prison after 12 years and has to decide how he will live his life...either straight or back to a life of crime.

This was played in that unique style of Scandinavian humor which is just amusing enough to register faintly as a comedy but stops miles short of even a chuckle. SS was excellent as a lunkheaded dolt, slowly trying to cope with the predatory women and puzzling social situations he was called upon to muddle through. Contrast this with his character in Timecode or Goya's Ghost.

An amusing diversion not ready for prime time.

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