tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post2321557635597768569..comments2023-10-24T03:01:43.946-07:00Comments on On Page and Screen: Film Review: Oslo, August 31stSarah Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05791493920946066930noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-49971150150445890662012-12-07T14:37:36.047-08:002012-12-07T14:37:36.047-08:00Ah, I couldn't agree more. He really never was...Ah, I couldn't agree more. He really never was going to get past it. Damn shame. Whatta film here.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-72099082247274603182012-12-07T09:42:14.843-08:002012-12-07T09:42:14.843-08:00Thanks! I agree that it seemed he didn't care....Thanks! I agree that it seemed he didn't care. I've seen the same thing in "real life" recovering addicts -- early recovery is rough, fraught with anger, depression, hopelessness, and -- often -- a hefty dose of just not giving a shit. The sad thing was, this guy was never going to get past this point. Early in the movie I thought there might be hope for him, even if he didn't have hope for himself. Even after his half-assed suicide attempt. But it was a quick downward spiral, with viewers gleaning more and more insight into just how bleak his internal world really was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-47495899223294813432012-12-05T12:23:56.340-08:002012-12-05T12:23:56.340-08:00Ah great review, and also wise to caution that, no...Ah great review, and also wise to caution that, no, this isn't a film for those seeking pure entertainment. (At all. Ha.)<br /><br />And I also agree that this contains one of the finest portrays of drug addiction I've ever seen. Poor guy had it bad, and almost didn't really care. Very sad, very telling.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-38669767713008734812012-10-13T20:27:30.335-07:002012-10-13T20:27:30.335-07:00I hadn't planned on it, but I might review in ...I hadn't planned on it, but I might review in the upcoming week then. :)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-74101640517728300082012-10-13T05:54:48.946-07:002012-10-13T05:54:48.946-07:00Josh, I am excited that you loved this movie as mu...Josh, I am excited that you loved this movie as much as I did. You're one of the few people I know who has even seen it. I hope you'll review it -- I'd love to hear your thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-48948754811791162252012-10-13T00:37:31.014-07:002012-10-13T00:37:31.014-07:00Wonderful review! I loved the film, but it's d...Wonderful review! I loved the film, but it's definitely not for everyone. It will almost certainly be on my top 10 of the year list.<br /><br />Also, it's sad that Anders Danielson Lie's powerful performance will get no major awards consideration. :(Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-18442937269151522312012-10-07T07:24:14.601-07:002012-10-07T07:24:14.601-07:00Thanks! I hope you do get a chance to see it.Thanks! I hope you do get a chance to see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-81918993366651835902012-10-03T16:03:38.588-07:002012-10-03T16:03:38.588-07:00I will have to check this one out, heard great rev...I will have to check this one out, heard great reviews for it coming out of the Melbourne Film Festival. <br /><br />Great review!Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-51543754102884366602012-09-30T07:43:44.446-07:002012-09-30T07:43:44.446-07:00Thank you! I absolutely agree about the intimate p...Thank you! I absolutely agree about the intimate performance, script, and excellent cinematography. I'm surprised I'd never heard of this movie. My daughter and I stumbled across it on Netflix Instant and decided to give it a go. It's definitely a gem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-60847235605545291452012-09-30T07:14:06.722-07:002012-09-30T07:14:06.722-07:00Yay, so glad you saw this film. I really love it. ...Yay, so glad you saw this film. I really love it. Such an intimate performance, great script and cinematography. Great review. :)Shane Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527212913193906828noreply@blogger.com