Peter Magnusson and Magdalena In de Betou are actually okay in the lead as a married couple preparing for a divorce but trying to hide it. Their strained relationship translates to the screen well.
The chaos that erupts in the climax is hilariously over-the-top even if there's almost no build-up to it.
THE BAD:
What a star-struck cast in mostly one-dimensional and not very memorable roles. Everyone feels like the clichéd character they are, including Johan Ulvesson and Dan Eklborg.
The script has to juggle multiple characters and their secrets throughout a weekend, with one secret after the other surfacing and creating utter chaos. It's a pity then that there's little to no real tension between the characters and many situations feel forced. You will end up sitting there waiting for the film to wrap up.
This is actually another version of ‘Tomten är far till all barn’, only much less funny and with the family getting together to celebrate a wedding.
THE UGLY:
Okay kids, what did we learn here? Don’t get married!
THE VERDICT:
This Swedish ensemble comedy tries to bring a new spin to an old concept and in doing so falls into every pitfall possible.
Review by Theo KallströmVIP 6BlockedParentSpoilers2021-04-27T06:13:44Z
THE UGLY: 'FOR BETTER AND WORSE'
WRITING: 15
ACTING: 50
LOOK: 60
SOUND: 60
FEEL: 50
NOVELTY: 0
ENJOYMENT: 50
RE-WATCHABILITY: 0
INTRIGUE: 15
EXPECTATIONS: 50
THE GOOD:
Peter Magnusson and Magdalena In de Betou are actually okay in the lead as a married couple preparing for a divorce but trying to hide it. Their strained relationship translates to the screen well.
The chaos that erupts in the climax is hilariously over-the-top even if there's almost no build-up to it.
THE BAD:
What a star-struck cast in mostly one-dimensional and not very memorable roles. Everyone feels like the clichéd character they are, including Johan Ulvesson and Dan Eklborg.
The script has to juggle multiple characters and their secrets throughout a weekend, with one secret after the other surfacing and creating utter chaos. It's a pity then that there's little to no real tension between the characters and many situations feel forced. You will end up sitting there waiting for the film to wrap up.
This is actually another version of ‘Tomten är far till all barn’, only much less funny and with the family getting together to celebrate a wedding.
THE UGLY:
Okay kids, what did we learn here? Don’t get married!
THE VERDICT:
This Swedish ensemble comedy tries to bring a new spin to an old concept and in doing so falls into every pitfall possible.
35% = :heavy_minus_sign: = UGLY