Had to come back another time to give something more of an in-depth comment on the movie instead of sounding like someone who can see no wrong with this movie- so here goes.
There is a lot that I like about this movie such as the insight of character that the actors portray and, if you haven't seen it and are going to, you will understand me then.
I also like how the director has given a new vision into what may be when someone goes into a comatose condition- adding to the fantasy aspect of the movie. Within this is added to the humour, surrealism and drama- when Nicklas tries to commit suicide as a ghost only to realize that he hasn't been able to pick up the shotgun or when he gets run over by a truck only to realize that nothing has happened (surrealistic humour); when he throws Annelie off the building only to realize that he couldn't possibly touch her and when he finds his own decaying body after a few days of him missing (surrealistic drama) complete with flies buzzing around beginning to feed and nest.
The movie shows an exaggeration of nonconstructive high-school relations, but presents it very well- enough to have the audience sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for the next move.
The movie has an ending that catches the audience somewhat off-guard and is enough to leave them in tears- very effective.
But, even though I am now a fan of this movie, it would have been GREAT to see Gustaf Skarsgård (Nicklas) either naked by himself or showering with another cute guy (the only bad thing about the movie). ;)
Overall, this is an exceptional Swedish film that just goes to show that every once in a while, movies from other countries can actually OUTSHINE their American counterparts.
There is a lot that I like about this movie such as the insight of character that the actors portray and, if you haven't seen it and are going to, you will understand me then.
I also like how the director has given a new vision into what may be when someone goes into a comatose condition- adding to the fantasy aspect of the movie. Within this is added to the humour, surrealism and drama- when Nicklas tries to commit suicide as a ghost only to realize that he hasn't been able to pick up the shotgun or when he gets run over by a truck only to realize that nothing has happened (surrealistic humour); when he throws Annelie off the building only to realize that he couldn't possibly touch her and when he finds his own decaying body after a few days of him missing (surrealistic drama) complete with flies buzzing around beginning to feed and nest.
The movie shows an exaggeration of nonconstructive high-school relations, but presents it very well- enough to have the audience sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for the next move.
The movie has an ending that catches the audience somewhat off-guard and is enough to leave them in tears- very effective.
But, even though I am now a fan of this movie, it would have been GREAT to see Gustaf Skarsgård (Nicklas) either naked by himself or showering with another cute guy (the only bad thing about the movie). ;)
Overall, this is an exceptional Swedish film that just goes to show that every once in a while, movies from other countries can actually OUTSHINE their American counterparts.