Here in Norway, the Swedes have a reputation of being a bit crazy, and films like this don't exactly make them look any more sane.
(*Small spoiler alert*) I shall admit it at once. I simply love this humorous madness. Unforgettable scenes like the one in the cafeteria where a guy drops his hat in the soup and starts a mass riot or the one where Gunnar Volt walks to a hot dog kiosk in his sleep and thinks that the hot dogs are hand grenades make me laugh out loud every time I think about them. Apart from these moments, the rest of the film is also brilliantly crafted. Everything from "special effects" to the charming musical numbers are just delightful. The main cast of only seven people are an energetic bunch, especially Anders Eriksson, who is so full of humorous energy that you find yourself smiling every time he enters the screen, not to mention when he is dancing.
The story fits perfectly into the crazy comedy style. Everything in the small town of Rotum circulates around a weapon factory that is illegally selling weapons to Iran and Libya, and it's unnecessary to tell that the film is quite satirical towards the Swedish government.
All in all, "Leif" has the potential to delight people in numerous countries. It is simply one of the best comedies I have ever seen. I give it 10/10.
(*Small spoiler alert*) I shall admit it at once. I simply love this humorous madness. Unforgettable scenes like the one in the cafeteria where a guy drops his hat in the soup and starts a mass riot or the one where Gunnar Volt walks to a hot dog kiosk in his sleep and thinks that the hot dogs are hand grenades make me laugh out loud every time I think about them. Apart from these moments, the rest of the film is also brilliantly crafted. Everything from "special effects" to the charming musical numbers are just delightful. The main cast of only seven people are an energetic bunch, especially Anders Eriksson, who is so full of humorous energy that you find yourself smiling every time he enters the screen, not to mention when he is dancing.
The story fits perfectly into the crazy comedy style. Everything in the small town of Rotum circulates around a weapon factory that is illegally selling weapons to Iran and Libya, and it's unnecessary to tell that the film is quite satirical towards the Swedish government.
All in all, "Leif" has the potential to delight people in numerous countries. It is simply one of the best comedies I have ever seen. I give it 10/10.