Tag: Norwegian Cinema
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22 July (2018) Review: A Raw Look at a Terrorist Attack & Its Aftermath
Released in 2018, Paul Greengrass’s “22 July” offers a brutal, uncomfortable look at the 2011 terrorist attacks in Norway. Starring Anders Danielsen Lie and Jonas Strand Gravli in the lead roles, the film’s greatest achievement is its absolute refusal to either sensationalize the violence or soften its blows for the audience’s comfort. Instead, Greengrass forces…
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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…