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not only is this movie fantastic, walking that very fine, & very Danish, line between humor & melancholy, but it also has one of the GOAT dance numbers in a movieAnother Round (2020)
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It is pretty interesting what this film was able to get away with. Sure, there have been plenty of films that deal with the positive side of alchohol consumption. But those are usually teen or party comedies. This one does it with an extra aspect of drama and maturity mixed in. Especially with Madds Mikkelsen and his mid life crisis state of depression.
So there is a point in this film where you might think the transition from the comedy part to the dramatic part is complete, and we are going to start dealing with the consequences and dangers of the excess consumption of alchohol and the dangers of drinking culture.
And don't get me wrong, we absolutely do. The film can get very serious and somber, especially toward the end. But I have to say, I was pretty surprised how certain story arcs played out and concluded.
Apparently there is an american remake being developed with Leo Dicaprio. But I'm wondering if it will have the balls to approach the subject matter and tone in the same way.
Overall, if you havent seen it and you enjoy black comedies, I highly recommend it. It is a well acted, well done film that gets the dramatic and emotional elements done right, but isnt afraid to embrace the immaturity and fun of it all.
Madds is MVP.
7.5/10 range
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