Elling
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Movie Reviews of Elling
Movie Review: the triumph of little steps
Summary: 4 Stars
Surprisingly engaging, witty, fun film despite the rather strange subject matter of two disturbed adult men being released from Norwegian state hospital custody to live on their own together. Told from the perspective of the persnickety, hypercritical, poetic Elling, everyday situations, pleasures and annoyances are elevated to supremely entertaining vignettes about things most people take for granted. The simple act of answering the telephone or leaving the house leaves Elling and his giant oaf-like virgin roommate Kjell Bjarne terrified. Therefore when this duo takes even babysteps the results are often heartwarming and funny. You revel in their small triumphs. The heart of the film Elling comes from the truly dependent, understanding and caring relationship between Elling and Kjell Bjarne. Their concern and respect for one another as they both grow into themselves helps to make this movie something the viewer cares about, too.Movie Review: Finding love in all the right places
Summary: 4 Stars
Mainstreaming into "normal" society comes as quite a shock and an enlightening experience for "Mama's Boy" Elling and his food/woman obsessed buddy Kjell Bjarn.Having spent two years in a Norwegian State Welfare Home,these two innocents are now housing together in a State subsidized apartment with practically no skills with which to cope in "the new world".What transpires is extremely kooky to us, but very illuminating for them.What they find is that the outside world is not quite as sane as they had thought and that they indeed DO manage in the craziest of ways with the most unlikely people.ELLING is a very touching and sensitively written, acted and directed film with a quick-moving screenplay that is well edited to cut out any lag time.The characters are allowed to develop and we with them.WELL WORTH YOUR VIEWING TIME.Movie Review: beautifully acted, wonderfully written
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought this movie was wonderful. I love the "odd couple" friendship Kjell and Elling have. I think the dialog is beautifully written - it truly felt like a novel that came to life. (I later discovered that Elling was actually based on the Norwegian novel). There are some really great lines here, I want to list my favorites.. but I think it would be more enjoyable if you heard them in the movie before reading them here. You'll laugh out loud (and silently) and sympathize wholeheartedly with Elling. I highly recommend this film to anyone who can read. (the movie is in subtitles).
The only reason I gave this 4/5stars is that I thought the ending felt a little lingering. If there was a 4.5 I could give, it would have gotten that score.
Movie Review: Absolutely charmed me. Still smiling
Summary: 4 Stars
This minor gem was made in Norway and was nominated for best foreign film last year at the Oscars. I had forgotten to check it out, but thanks to my friend Rosanne, I did. "Elling" is one of those 'charming' comedies about the mentally ill. That said, it works really well thanks to clever dialogue and wonderful acting from the title character, especially. See, these two guys are released to a welfare apartment from the psychological hospital and have to deal with starting a normal life, or they must return. Sweet bumblings ensue. Great movie to watch with your parents that you'll all enjoy.Movie Review: Elling is a wonderful look at life...
Summary: 4 Stars
Elling is a wonderful look at life through the eyes of two dysfunctional men learning how to deal with the world. All of lifes little problems are amplified in these two men. Funny, charming and touching. Don't miss this little gem. It is foreign, so subtitles are present, but like all wonderful movies from overseas, you barely notice that you are reading them because the movie pulls you in with it's charm.