Tag: Norwegian Cinema
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Mortal (2020) Review: A Grounded and Gritty Take on the Thor Origin Story
If you prefer films that take the most honest, unflinching stance, over crowd-pleasing ones, you can’t go wrong with Mortal (2020). Directed by Andre Øvredal and starring Nat Wolff, this stunning fantasy action film explores the terrifying repercussions of a God losing his temper. Unlike mainstream blockbusters, which mention the collateral damage as a footnote,…
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Oslo, August 31st (2011) Review: A Grounded Study of Terminal Despair
Oslo, August 31st is my favorite movie of all time. I genuinely believe I wouldn’t ever see something as moving as this again. Yet, I wouldn’t dare to watch it again, because of how emotionally wrecking it is. Despite everything, this movie will probably stay with you and quietly ask if you’re checking up on…