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Jan 09, 2022Jennifera29 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The film was funny and well paced but it is a bit of a let down if you read the book first. I understand why they left so much out and changed other elements of the story, but I'm still a little dissaponted. The book is excellent and I…
Dec 19, 2019marcos_santiago rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved the humour so much, I am rating it 5 stars. Even if your sense of humour is different, at least it will be entertaining. It's a farce, fable, and satire. Yes, it has some Forrest Gump parallels. Lesson: next time you see a…
Apr 16, 2019earlosatrun rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot recommend watching this movie enough. I laughed like a loon, my neighbours asked me why. I told them to rent this. Watch it! You might die laughing, but it'll be worth it.
Dec 16, 2018sakanataka rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Hilarious. Not what I expected.
Sep 08, 2017mikeedm rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Book and movie are both very funny.
Aug 24, 2017annod rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This movie is a riot! We laughed our heads off through the entire story. I've always been wary of foreign films, but this is totally worth the watch!
nongkran
Feb 20, 2017
Very good, funny even I have read through it.
Feb 05, 2017Liber_vermis rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Read the book before watching the movie. Unfortunately coarse language detracts from a movie filled with slap-stick comedy that would appeal to kids - especially boys who like to see things blowing up.
Apr 18, 2016Nursebob rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Director Felix Herngren is firmly entrenched in Wes Anderson territory with this quirky series of tall tales, part road movie and part fantastical biopic. Playing the multi-generational Karlsson, Robert Gustafsson had to endure…
trevordunfordswife
Apr 03, 2016trevordunfordswife rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Extraordinary. Remarkable. Terrific. Set it up for English subtitles and enjoy - a real off the wall comedy. Actors are perfect.
Feb 06, 2016
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Nov 02, 2015dprodrig rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I just needed to laugh and this movie, from the moment the old man blows up the fox who killed his cat, moves from one ridiculous scenario to another. It's perfect laugh-out-loud silliness that mocks so many elements of society that I…
Jul 14, 2015titchieboyt rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Must watch this movie! I read the book, and yes, it does side-track a little, but the actors are just perfect for their roles. I laughed and I laughed and I haven't done that for a long time watching a movie. I loved it!
Marinetti
Apr 15, 2015Marinetti rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Pretty funny movie ( some of it is dark humor- and there is some violence in it ).
bkchan
Mar 30, 2015bkchan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a gem, hilarious, I laughed out loud a few times! Reminds me of Fargo, Forrest Gump, Snatch, that sort of silliness and interesting plot winding and range of characters...
Mar 18, 2015d2013 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The very funny story of Allan Karlsson who after climbing out of the window of his nursing home simply disappears... what comes next is hilarious.
Mar 10, 2015circlesquare rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Read the book first. You will need to know the story unless you understand French (dubbed) or a variety of other European languages. Still, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long while, even without understanding much of the…