Buddy (2003): Kristoffer is a billboard hanger, 24 years old and carefree. When his girlfriend Elisabeth dumps him for the boss of her trend bureau, his life falls into pieces. (6.8)
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writers: Lars Gudmestad, Tom Gulbrandsen (script consultant)
Stars: Nicolai Cleve Broch, Aksel Hennie and Anders Baasmo Christiansen
Language: Norwegian (w/ English subtitles)
When I read the Netflix blurb about the movie, it sounded promising. The initial premise of the goofy video-blog ending up on the national TV was good, but the writers quickly got away from that format. They should have used a hell of a lot more video-blog parts and a lot less of the corny stuff. Sorry, having the main character come off (probably not intentionally) as a douche-bag who is not straight with his friends doesn't garner my empathy. And, the story is just too stupid, unrealistic and corny. The cinematography is great, but when the storytelling falls flat, good pictures alone can't carry it (at least, for me). My Rating: 6.0
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