I recently had the pleasure of watching 'A Somewhat Gentle Man' last night, and I must say it is quite the film. The film is about redemption, mistakes and moving on from your past even when it seems to be the only option you have.

As well, not only is the film clever in its writing, but Hans Petter Moland's use of visuals is hilarious. The way he can make an audience laugh without hardly any dialogue is a quality few directors seem to posses now.

Secondly, Stellan Skarsgård did a phenomenal job playing Ulrik; the man trying to escape his past only to keep finding it in every direction he turned.

This was a great film and a great first Norwegian picture to see.

I started watching this late one Friday night, but it didn't catch me, and I switched to something more action-packed. Not long after, I saw that Lise had started a list called Sunday mornings with coffee, and this film was included. It turns out, A Somewhat Gentle Man really is the perfect Sunday morning movie. Or, a movie for the beginning of the week, when you're not so worn out. 

Darkly, dryly, quietly funny (but really, really funny), Stellan Skarsgard is perfect as Ulrik, an aging ex-con, trying to make his way in the world upon being released from prison. He only wants to earn some money and build a relationship with his estranged son, but he is continually bewildered by and resigned to having to deal with others' wanting of him. All of the characters and acting are really strong. This is a great, little-known gem.

La película más divertida del pasado AtlantidaFilmFest 2013 (aunque apenas había comedia en ese festival, tampoco era complicado.)
Antiguo matón que sale de la carcel después de muchos años y debe retomar su vida. Vemos como él, como dice el título, és mas o menos una buena persona, pero aún así se mete en situaciones tan complicadas para él como cómicas para nosotros. A ver, tampoco es una comedia loca de carcajada constante, para nada, pero sí es de sonrisa en muchas escenas. También tiene parte dramática, algo de violencia fuerte que te recuerda que és una peli europea y el final mola. Qué más quieres.

Otro crímen que no se haya estrenado esto aquí, no entiendo como nos llegó "El Irlandés" y esta no, preferiría que hubiera sido al revés.

I recently had the pleasure of watching 'A Somewhat Gentle Man' last night, and I must say it is quite the film. The film is about redemption, mistakes and moving on from your past even when it seems to be the only option you have.

As well, not only is the film clever in its writing, but Hans Petter Moland's use of visuals is hilarious. The way he can make an audience laugh without hardly any dialogue is a quality few directors seem to posses now.

Secondly, Stellan Skarsgård did a phenomenal job playing Ulrik; the man trying to escape his past only to keep finding it in every direction he turned.

This was a great film and a great first Norwegian picture to see.

O algo asi como una comedia de humor nórdico. Comedia nórdica dividida en tres actos: Templanza, fortaleza y cero prudencia.

Stellen Skarsgard is great as usual and this has soem good jokes, but it felt very slow and the ending leaves one with quite a few unanswered question.

Another little gem of a film from Norway.Stars the excellent Steffan Skarsgard.

"I saw way more of Stellan Skarsgard then I planned or wanted to. But besides that little fact, no fun intended, I rather enjoyed the film. I enjoyed the story and I liked Stellan's character Ulrik. He is conflicted with having a new life and getting revenge on the person who ratted him out which landed him in prison for 12 yrs. The film has a subtle hilarity about it. Just the awkward hug, wink, or nod had me smiling or laughing. Really silly actually, but it made me laugh. The whole film is full of awkward moments. Skarsgard does fantastic in his role. There's not a lot of commentary but it works for this film. A good watch if you get the chance to see it."

I started watching this late one Friday night, but it didn't catch me, and I switched to something more action-packed. Not long after, I saw that Lise had started a list called Sunday mornings with coffee, and this film was included. It turns out, A Somewhat Gentle Man really is the perfect Sunday morning movie. Or, a movie for the beginning of the week, when you're not so worn out. 

Darkly, dryly, quietly funny (but really, really funny), Stellan Skarsgard is perfect as Ulrik, an aging ex-con, trying to make his way in the world upon being released from prison. He only wants to earn some money and build a relationship with his estranged son, but he is continually bewildered by and resigned to having to deal with others' wanting of him. All of the characters and acting are really strong. This is a great, little-known gem.

Stellan Skarsgaard shines as ex-con Ulrik, trying to rejoin the outside world but meeting a few complications along the way. Poignant and darkly funny.