IN ORDER OF DISAPPEARANCE is less a crime thriller and more a quirky comedy in the blackest of moulds. This Norwegian film sees the reliably good Stellan Skarsgard shining in the lead role of a grieving father investigating the murder of his son at the hands of a drugs gang. He begins to take a violent revenge, a revenge which eventually leads to a war between rival criminal organisations in the style of YOJIMBO. This is a chilly outing which is as much about the frost-bitten, snowbound landscapes of northern Norway as it is the cruel monotonous nature of killing. It's well made for sure, with an eye for detail, but it lacks a single speck of warmth to give the story heart. A strong supporting cast features roles for Bruno Ganz and a blink-and-you'll-miss-him Kristofer Hivju.
Review of In Order of Disappearance
