The Bothersome Man

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dave s Imagine, if you can, a film directed by David Lynch, written by Charlie Kaufman, based on an idea from Franz Kafka. The end product would look something like Jens Lien's The Bothersome Man, a Norwegian film that seems to have something to do with the nature of happiness, but who really knows and does it really matter? Andreas, a middle-aged man, finds himself in an odd new world, a world devoid of children and hot chocolate, among other things, where everyone seems agreeable to his every whim. It is as black as comedy comes, bleak and dreary at the best of times, but as wildly entertaining and surprising as imaginable. Is it for all tastes? Absolutely not, but those willing to join Andreas on his bizarre journey will find it to be a rewarding experience. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Den brysomme mannen (international title: The Bothersome Man) is a dystopian dark comedy about a man who mysteriously finds himself in a seemingly perfect society, with the only drawback that the people there are completely detached from real emotions. The performances and the cinematography are great and support the general notion of isolated loneliness, which the main character experiences. Thus, the movie's premise is a clever allegory for how people constantly keep themselves occupied with superficial objects and activities, while ignoring what makes them an emotional and social being. The shift in tone after the opening and the lack of a successful combination of the main character's fate with the overall social commentary of the movie, does mean, however, that it's not as competent as previous, comparable efforts, like Brazil (1980), Anomalisa (2015), or Her (2013). Read my full review on my blog movie-discourse. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Dynamic, interested and fresh. The movie will transport you to the plot of the situation of the character. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Very very weird creepy movie with a weird ending Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review jack d Fans of Dark City will like it Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member 3.7/5 Every point the film makes comes with a joke or a comedic aspect to it all that gives the film an excentric feel to the dull world Andreas is presented with, allowing the experience to be quite the interesting exploration of a man outside his world and full of simple but powerful desires. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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