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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A true story, set only 15 years after WWII, this is a stunning and shocking film about a young man who, after frequent physical abuse from his stepfather, becomes the schoolyard bully. When he is expelled, he is sent by his mother to a tough Private school, which turns out to be tougher than anyone could possible expect. Some of the teachers are still Nazi's, and the teachers ignore the ritual violence that the school seniors impose on the younger students. This is Eric's last chance in the school system, and has to fight to his core not to react to the violence, but because of the years of abuse he has sustained, he is able to switch off to it. When the bully's recognise this, they becomes more and more extreme, eventually striking out at those he loves in an effort to get to him. The film is very well directed and all the performances are excellent.
Interesting extras, particularly the interviews with the writer (who's autobiographical book the film is based on).
And whilst this has nothing to do with the film, Andreas Wilson who plays the lead, is perhaps one of the most beautiful men to grace the screen, and I look forward to seeing more from him.
Interesting extras, particularly the interviews with the writer (who's autobiographical book the film is based on).
And whilst this has nothing to do with the film, Andreas Wilson who plays the lead, is perhaps one of the most beautiful men to grace the screen, and I look forward to seeing more from him.
This film was nominated for Best International Film at the 2004 Oscars!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was unsure about this as it started not having much experience of Scandinavian cinema - luckily, as last year I was blown away by "Festen" I had the good sense to stick with "Evil" as the story slowly unfolded.
By 20 minutes in, I was riveted. Andreas Wilson is a serious talent and I'll be watching out for his next movie with keen interest. He perfected portryaing Eriks quiet exterior while in his eyes it was all to easy to see the hidden strength and resilience in the character which would be his salvation.
I have since bought this on DVD to add to my collection and loaned it out to everyone I can think of - I've yet to hear anything negative about this film and it has even converted some "anti-subtitles/anti-foreign film" friends of mine into being a little more adventurous in their movie choices from now on!!
All I can say is rent it - even if it's like nothing you've ever watched before, give it a shot (and then go rent "Festen" too!!)
By 20 minutes in, I was riveted. Andreas Wilson is a serious talent and I'll be watching out for his next movie with keen interest. He perfected portryaing Eriks quiet exterior while in his eyes it was all to easy to see the hidden strength and resilience in the character which would be his salvation.
I have since bought this on DVD to add to my collection and loaned it out to everyone I can think of - I've yet to hear anything negative about this film and it has even converted some "anti-subtitles/anti-foreign film" friends of mine into being a little more adventurous in their movie choices from now on!!
All I can say is rent it - even if it's like nothing you've ever watched before, give it a shot (and then go rent "Festen" too!!)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
brilliant film which is based on a true story of the author - about a difficult boy who is sent to an elite public (ie private) school in sweden where the treatment by other boys (who exert discipline) is to say the least harsh. Added to that he has a stepfather from hell who regularly beats him with a cane. The title means "evil-ness", and the film really explores it - very good indeed.
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Andreas Wilson - watch this space!
I bought this movie because I had leafed through Jan Guillou's book, and had liked what I read very much.
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Published 13 months ago by Wanderer75
Brutal reality that not many succeed to stop it!
If there was a system of 10 out of 10, I will gladly double the stars...
I honestly thought that I will never find a well written story, brilliantly directed film, or a... Read more
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Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Mrs. R. Brivent Barnes
Avoid this feeble, anachronistic crock: Just William has more grit.
This film takes itself very seriously. This viewer found it impossible to take the film as gravely as it - and certain raving five-star "brilliant and brutal" shouting critics -... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by Plom de Nume
Movie review
This is an excellent film, and sadly it is so true, as this happens all the time.
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by R. De Vries
Devilishly Superb
A master craftsman at work here, the tension comes of the screen, although this is set in Sweden, the old school brutality runs across all high educated institutions. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by Ms. C. A. Lorac
Brilliant movie with a slightly misleading title
Those expecting a intergalactic phantasmagorical clash between good and evil will be sorely disappointed. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by C. H. Walters
Amazing
This movie is really more than amazing and must be watched. The story resembles some socities in the real life, which I really know about. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2008 by Mohd Abdullah Alsayed Awadh
No Regrets - Must See Movie for 2006!
Watched the movie because it came recommended under my DVD Rental List. Had no clue that it was a foreign film (Swedish) till we clicked 'play'. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2006 by ARRIOLA JACQUELINE
Good
A good sturdy coming of age drama. A kind of 'If' meets 'Scum' tale of public school cruelty and triumph of the spirit. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2005 by Mr. F. I. Dudaniec
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