I saw this film at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
At TIFF, I usually look for Scandinavian films (or films by Scandinavian directors) and I am rarely disappointed. (I include Iceland in Scandinavia, here). Films for Nordic countries have a unique feel - quite original, their own humour, their own sensibility. They are often thoughtfully put together.
Well, this film felt more like a typical American action movie - not too bad, but nothing special. It had its fist fights, some sex (that I found more disgusting than arousing), and lots of money floating around and - of course - the Hollywood ending.
Don't get me wrong, I would have probably watched that on Netflix with some popcorn by my side, but, hey, that was hardly film festival material.
At TIFF, I usually look for Scandinavian films (or films by Scandinavian directors) and I am rarely disappointed. (I include Iceland in Scandinavia, here). Films for Nordic countries have a unique feel - quite original, their own humour, their own sensibility. They are often thoughtfully put together.
Well, this film felt more like a typical American action movie - not too bad, but nothing special. It had its fist fights, some sex (that I found more disgusting than arousing), and lots of money floating around and - of course - the Hollywood ending.
Don't get me wrong, I would have probably watched that on Netflix with some popcorn by my side, but, hey, that was hardly film festival material.