Thomas Vinterberg movies just stay with you.
There's something about his films that seem too narrow when you read the synopsis but they feel much bigger than they are when you're watching them. How can a movie about a bunch of old guys deciding to be drunk all the time be this good? This sounds like the basis for a Morgan Freeman-Alan Arkin comedy.
First of all, Mads Mikkelsen impresses again. He performs with so much range in this film, it is impossible not to be impressed by his performance. It's so cool that with all his star power now, he returns to his home country to work with Vinterberg again.
Vinterberg's direction is off the charts. Drunk scenes in movies don't always work, and this movie as a whole wouldn't work if he didn't direct them so well. You know exactly how intoxicated the characters are based on the shakiness of the handheld camera and what is in focus. It feels entirely intuitive. The nights and days are pieced together the same way your memories work, it seems. His style is both impressive, but incredibly immersive if you choose not to notice it. For those of you discovering Vinterberg for the first time, I highly recommend checking out his early film, Festen.
This is my favorite final scene in a movie maybe ever. I will not spoil it, but please discuss it with me when you see it.
This movie manages to show alcohol consumption from all angles, not just its goods or bads as movies often portray it. It can relieve anxiety, and make you more fun, but it can also ruin your life. Drink along with the movie if you really want to be immersed.
Thomas Vinterberg movies just stay with you.
There's something about his films that seem too narrow when you read the synopsis but they feel much bigger than they are when you're watching them. How can a movie about a bunch of old guys deciding to be drunk all the time be this good? This sounds like the basis for a Morgan Freeman-Alan Arkin comedy.
First of all, Mads Mikkelsen impresses again. He performs with so much range in this film, it is impossible not to be impressed by his performance. It's so cool that with all his star power now, he returns to his home country to work with Vinterberg again.
Vinterberg's direction is off the charts. Drunk scenes in movies don't always work, and this movie as a whole wouldn't work if he didn't direct them so well. You know exactly how intoxicated the characters are based on the shakiness of the handheld camera and what is in focus. It feels entirely intuitive. The nights and days are pieced together the same way your memories work, it seems. His style is both impressive, but incredibly immersive if you choose not to notice it. For those of you discovering Vinterberg for the first time, I highly recommend checking out his early film, Festen.
This is my favorite final scene in a movie maybe ever. I will not spoil it, but please discuss it with me when you see it.
This movie manages to show alcohol consumption from all angles, not just its goods or bads as movies often portray it. It can relieve anxiety, and make you more fun, but it can also ruin your life. Drink along with the movie if you really want to be immersed.
