It's sad to say that this remake is such a failed effort. With all the talent involved and the great literary source material, it's remarkable how poor the end result is - especially the writing and directing stands out as uninspiring and weak. As a viewer, one is more confused and distanced than engaged and emotionally involved. Whatever the aim was for this so-called updated series, the intentions are nowhere to be seen.
The opening episode is so boring and stale, confusing and full of underdeveloped scenes, that I quickly lose interest. The young actress playing Ronja is charming, but all the surrounding cast seems out of place and lost in their roles.
The production is an improvement for the former version, but still the overall production feels amateurish. Where did they all the money go?! Not on the screen obviously.
Poor Astrid Lindgren.
The opening episode is so boring and stale, confusing and full of underdeveloped scenes, that I quickly lose interest. The young actress playing Ronja is charming, but all the surrounding cast seems out of place and lost in their roles.
The production is an improvement for the former version, but still the overall production feels amateurish. Where did they all the money go?! Not on the screen obviously.
Poor Astrid Lindgren.