This Norwegian gem is a brilliantly dark , black comedy that will have you laughing and hiding behind your fingers in equal measure. This crime thriller delivers, to the point you don't know if to laugh or scream. Based on Joe Nesbo's novel this tells of a corporate head-hunter Roger Brown who to support his wife's tastes and lifestyle also operates as an art thief. The character as introduced is not appealing in any sense of the word, he comes across as arrogant and shallow but like all good anti heroe's his salvation is at hand but it will be bloody.
As in all good thrillers Mr Browns world is turned upside down after he is introduced to the handsome Clas Greve (played by Game of Thrones Nickolav Coster Waldau) . Browns fall from grace is bloody and quick, and he is soon forced to flee for his life. All darkly funny and bleak to the point that you cannot see any way out for Brown.
This Norwegian film is pure fun, the pace is fast, the humour brilliantly dark if it is remade the only directors I could think of that could do this tale justice would be either Danny Boyle or The Cohen Brothers. But in all honesty this would be my preferred version. Highly recommended, especially for the dog fight alone enjoy this twisting turning dark comedy thriller I promise you will not be disappointed. In closing Morten Tyldum's direction is brilliant, stylish fast paced so kudo's for a job well done.
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