Nicolas Winding Refn's latest mini-series, "Copenhagen Cowboy," is a visually striking but ultimately shallow and repetitive exploration of the criminal underworld in Copenhagen. The main character, Miu, is portrayed by Angela Bundalovic as a blank slate who is largely disconnected from the events happening around her, which can be exhausting for the viewer. The themes of man's base instincts and the comparison to animals are repeated throughout the series, but not fully explored. While the cinematography is impressive, the slow visual storytelling can be a drag. Overall, "Copenhagen Cowboy" fails to fully utilize its potential and falls short of Refn's usual style.
Review of Copenhagen Cowboy
Copenhagen Cowboy
(2022–2023)
a Visually Stunning but Shallow and Repetitive Mini-Series
5 January 2023