Mifune
Kresten, newly wed, is on the threshold of a great career success in his father-in-law´s company. But when the death of his own father takes him back to his poverty-stricken childhood home, far out in the country, his career plans fall apart. For one thing he has to deal with his loveable, backward brother, who is now all alone; for another, he meets a stunning woman who comes to the farm as a housekeeper, in disguise of her real profession as a call-girl.
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- Cast:
- Anders W. Berthelsen , Iben Hjejle , Jesper Asholt , Sofie Gråbøl , Anders Hove , Paprika Steen , Susanne Storm
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You won't be disappointed!
Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.
There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
It's really sad watching a review comparing this amazing and touching film to average, american, pop-films such as "Rain Man", which, don't get me wrong, I like, but is simply in another league compared to this film. This is one sad film, and is probably the only one I've ever cried at, which, judge for yourselves, perhaps goes to show you something... ;) Rent this movie, and get some tissues in hand.....
Well this is my third Dogme movie, and it makes three great movies in a row. 'Mifune' isn't confrontational fare like 'Festen' and 'The Idiots', but shares a similar honesty and naturalness that is usually missing from most contemporary American movies. Plot-wise it is by far the most conventional of the three, and isn't a million miles away from quirky indie relationship based comedy/drama like 'Bottle Rocket', 'Palookaville', 'Walking And Talking', 'Trees Lounge', etc.etc. Fans of any of those movies or early Tom DiCillo will appreciate 'Mifune's subtlety and wit. Iben Hjejle went on to 'High Fidelity', a movie I enjoyed to a certain degree, but is given a much stronger and more complex role here. However she is overshadowed by Anders W. Berthelsen and Jesper Asholt as the estranged (and strange) bothers, who are both superb. In fact there isn't a bad performance in the whole movie. I highly recommend 'Mifune' and hope Dogme keeps up their high standards. I have been impressed by their work so far and want to see more.
I've really enjoyed all the movies I've seen from the Dogme movement, and Mifune is no exception. Stripped down of all the special effects and glitz and glamour that has subverted the movie business in Hollywood, the film makers who adhere to the Dogme principles are able to focus on those elements that really make a film worth watching and memorable - good characters, good acting, good dialogue, tight editing.All it takes is a small cast and crew and minimal technology to add these things to a movie, and create a work of art that stands unique and challenging. So why is it that George Lucas with his billions of dollars and millions of special effects technicians can't manage to get these fundamental elements right? (To pick one recent prominent example of Hollywood squandering time, money and talent).Thank goodness there are still places in the world where the cynical marketing dollar doesn't control all, and real movies can still be made!
"Mifune" was the second dogma film i saw. The first "Festen", is one of my all-time favorites. I recommended the film to many friends but the reactions were rather disappointing. However I will recommend Mifune also to them. The actors are great, especially Iben Hjelje, the characters are well developed, except Gerner (we never know what's his problem) and the story is touching, although there are some scenes which could be left out. On one or to occasions the film made me laugh and there are certainly some lessons of life in it. Being settled in life is surely a nice thing to go for, but not if you have to break up with people you love to accomplish that. (Kresten) If you're in trouble with yourself, don't work it out to those who loves you. (Bjarke) So, for the people who are hesitating to watch the film : don't, watch it. For the people who already watched it and liked it : watch the French film "Ma vie revée des anges" I'm sure you will like this one too. For myself : Take time to watch "The Idiots"