Kongens nei

  • 2016


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Average Rating 3.7/5
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3.8
What is unusual about the film is that it is a frankly admiring portrait of a monarch. Rogerebert
4.5
The film is handsomely mounted, traditional in its scenecraft, superbly acted, and much less ham handed than you might expect from a historical drama .. Village Voice
3.5
Its a story of contemplation and debate, with periodic bursts of warfare, but director Erik Poppe isnt entirely interested in detailing the visceral e .. Blu Ray
3.8
This one rises above such easy and straightforward objectives, simply by way of making the story about a conflict between principles and the reality o .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.4
A handsome widescreen history lesson, The Kings Choice digs deep into the inexhaustible subject of World War II from a fresh perspective. Star Tribune
2.5
The performances are fine and nuanced, but the stakes seem, for some reason, more theoretical than actual. Washington Post
2.5
A saga of Norways entry into World War II that probably plays more stirringly in the nation where it is set, The Kings Choice dramatizes a celebrated .. The New York Times
4.0
Handsomely mounted and well acted, the film breaks no new ground but remains engrossing. Hollywood Reporter
0.0
More impulsive and quicker to anger than his father, Olav is determined to do something, anything, as fast as possible. Los Angeles Times
4.5
But it is well worth the effort.With its growling soundtrack, tense battle scenes and poignant interactions, it is ultimately the relationships (profe .. Urban Cine File
4.5
...absolutely and emphatically not just another movie about World War II. Film Ink
3.0
Thats the lesson here: those in authority must display leadership when its most required. The Age
4.0
But the tone and, especially, the imagery this time around is much more fun; it may not be funny but its cheeky, and every single shot is bright, cris .. Abc
3.5
This, of course, means what ensues is largely humorless and staid; a sort of meat and potatoes filmmaking. Patriot Ledger
3.6
Its a mildly engaging B movie that overstays its welcome around the hour mark. Nyc Movie Guru
2.0
A detailed, compelling timeline of Operation Weserubung the German takeover of Denmark and Norway in 1940 largely seen from the perspective of Norways .. Sandiego Reader
3.5
Norway was valued by Germany for its iron ore and its strategically long harbor. Shockya
4.5
Oslo born director Erik Poppes previous effort 1,000 Times Good Night was an urgent contemporary drama about war (and protagonist Juliette Binoches de .. Adelaide Review
4.5
This is a historical thriller that proffers a memorable vision of a country navigating fear, helplessness, and doom on the knifes edge of the apocalyp .. Arts Fuse
4.5
Johan Soderqvists original scorewith its preponderance of dark, low strings and menacing brassadmirably reinforces the mood and tone. James Wegg Review



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