vinterfritt Reviews

Historjá - Stygn för Sápmi (2022)

Exotic topic - but not very good

[4/10 · 24 January 2023]

Yet another of those tedious films depicting indigenous people as poor victims of the so called "civilisation" - the white man is to blame for everything that has gone wrong with with the traditional lifestyle of this people.

For some reason indigenous people are always depicted as having a special gift that "civilised" people lack - they can talk to Mother Earth and understand what is wrong. Even the change of climate is an issue here - and of course the white man is to blame for it. It's also interesting that they mean that they have the right to the land - but suddenly it's said that the land is not theirs - they are just borrowing it.

Furthermore, I'd call it hypocrisy when you are able to use modern inventions like snowmobiles, quad bikes and helicopters in order to maintain the ancestor's way of living - and you're still opposing to the modern society. In my opinion one must make a choice - adapt to new times or live like the ancestors did hundred of years back; which would mean not relying on modern technology.

Hasse & Tage - En kärlekshistoria (2019)

Fairly disappointing biography

[5/10 · 27 March 2022]

This is a film telling the story regarding two of Sweden's most beloved comedians/entertainers - Hasse & Tage; starting with their companionship from the late 1950's up till the death of Tage Danielsson in 1985. The film is supposed to show a deeper insight in their lives, but unfortunately I think the film fails in doing so. We don't get to know very much more about their private and professional lives than was known since before; despite members of their families being interviewed. I also find it strange with interviews with people who were just kids when Hasse & Tage were at their peak.

I had expected a lot more of this film, which actually has the subtitle "A love story". I can honsetly say I don't love this film.

A Walk in the Sun (1978)

Mediocre film with good acting

[5/10 · 8 March 2021]

I saw this film upon it's release over 40 years ago; I was not that impressed by it then and after viewing it recently on DVD my first impression lasts - it's not as good a film as one would have hoped with such a cast. The actors are very good though - especially the three older ladies, portrayed by Sif Ruud, Margaretha Krook and Irma Christensson. Gösta Ekman in the lead role is also good, as is the Norwegian singer Inger Lise Rypdal. However, it's the story itself that makes this film a mediocre one - it is simply not realistic and full of plot holes. I think it's because the author of the novel, which the film is based on, was well-known in Sweden, people tend to think the film also must be better than good. Unfortunately that is not the case.To sum it up - not a film that I'd recommend to anyone unless they have nothing else to do.

Best Before (2013)

Melancholy and joy - just like life itself

[8/10 · 19 February 2021]

Maybe you need to have reached a certain age in your life to fully appreciate this film. There is nothing in this fairly slow-paced film I'd really want to change.

The characters, with their different personalities, are each portrayed excellently by the actors. The script is very close, if not identical, to the lives of those who have experienced ups and downs during a long life. You will most likely recognise the emotions they are going through.

All in all - this is a gem that is made with warmth, empathy and a great sense of humor.

Toolbox Murders (2004)

Ridiculous!

[3/10 · 16 September 2018]

Oh, so bad it is! Don't waste your time viewing it.