It's always good to go to the movies and see what happens. I think this was my first Estonian film ever. And, what a surprise, it is really good. The people in this film spoke like real people, the story was always surprising me and the actors were good. The film is funny but also sad. And it starts of with a really interesting situation: what happens if a pop-star accidentally ends up in a small village. As we could see: a lot of things can happen. Really well done how all the characters were in the end related to each other. And I had the feeling that Kohtla Järve could be almost anywhere. Province boredom versus showbusiness fake. I went out with a few interesting new ideas in my head. What more can you expect? Respect to Estonia!
2 Reviews
if cinema is about daring to explore new ways then this is pure cinema
raulvern22 May 2007
Honestly: I was frightened. The idea of Tanel Padar performing a pop star, the cliché of Kohtla-Järve, heroine and all that. So I went to see it with a lot of apprehension. A few days before there were riots in Estonia and the cinema was not very full because people had other worries. And once the end titles were rolling (beware: the movie continues afterwards) I was just astonished. Võõras is a film that really escapes from the storytelling rules, a film that dares to go on a completely different path. Sometimes this film is not perfect but it contains so much authentic and intense moments. And it is really intelligent. I doubt that most of the audience really captured the depth of it. This is not a movie for the masses. But it's a film for people who still bother to use their brain, who appreciate good acting and beautiful cinematography and who love independent films that actually have something to say.
See also
Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews
