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Movie Reviews of Together
Movie Review: A Must See
Summary: 5 Stars
There havn't been many truly funny and endearing films out this year but this film makes up for it ten fold. With all the misery and devastation that is being broadcast at the moment this is your retreat. If you enjoyed 'The Dish' then you'll love 'Together' Go and see it now, GO ON!!Movie Review: I wish they would release this in DVD already.
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been available in Europe for around a year. What's taking so long for it to be released in the States? And while they're at it--I wish they would also release "How I Killed My Father."Movie Review: An Enjoyable Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I really liked this Swedish film, about relationships and life and the mistakes that are made. The movie moved along nicely and is worth watching. Definitely recommended. Ciao.Movie Review: Wonderful Fun Film
Summary: 5 Stars
This is Lukas Moodysson's hippy version of Fanny and Alexander, minus the panarnormal. It works.
Movie Review: Comes up just short of the top...
Summary: 4 Stars
Here is a prime example of how rudimentary direction issues and cheaply administered editing can diminish a potentially phenomenal film. `Tillsammans' is a film that has so much going for it. The script itself is nearly flawless. The story told here is one that I just fawned all over while I was watching it. The character developments, the triangles that form within relationships and outside of them, the dialog and sequence of events are all strategically placed for optimum enjoyment. The film is delightfully sincere and oddly honest in a way that makes you really connect to what is going on. The moral code uncovered and elaborated on is pure and relatable and believable.
But the film just feels so cheaply made and the `made for television' feel that is attained by an overuse of fadeouts and some dire directorial mistakes make this film less than perfect.
The film tells the story of Elisabeth, a mother of two who tires of her abusive drunk of a husband and leaves him, for good. She calls her brother Goran and has him pick her up. Soon, Elisabeth and her kids are living with Goran and all his friends, part of a commune called `Together'. Rebels to society, the commune has their own way of living that differs drastically from what Elisabeth is used to, but change is just what she needs at this point in her life. Her husband, Rolf, is devastated by his loss and so he begins to work on himself, a task that is far harder than he expected. The children, caught in the middle, try very hard to regain some sort of normalcy. Their sudden presence also stirs things within the commune as core values are tested thanks to a progressive feel within their `ideals'. Soon, everything is turned upside down, but there is always a pleasant tone that lets you know everything is all right.
What I love so much about `Tillsammans' is that is really understands how to balance out the happy and sad of life and present something that doesn't ever seem tarnished by Hollywood's fascination with the overdramatic.
The film feels honest.
The acting is a mixed bag though. In parts it really shines. Michael Nyqvist is remarkable as Rolf. You can really feel his rage, his fear, his failure, his despair. It just bleeds off of him. Lisa Lindgren is also sensational as Elisabeth. Gustaf Hammarsten has his moments, but for the most part he sinks into the background. Rapace and Roney are terrible here and the pick and gnaw at the beautifully interesting characters they are given.
It upsets me, severely.
Alas, I still give this a solid B and highly recommend you give it a try. The screenplay alone is well worth enduring some missteps for. It is a beautifully told story that could have been remarkable had it been treated kinder by the director.