This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

This is wonderful modern film noir and somewhat of a rarity in Scandinavian cinema. Don't get me wrong, I love Scandinavian movies and believe they form an important part of European film making. But I particularly like it because of it's sober style and realistic topic's. This however is a different animal. A case of (mis)taken identity that turns into a delirious nightmare which masterfully unfolds in the shape of flashbacks and recovering memory loss. Lot's of style, beautiful lighting and cinematography.Once again, flawless acting from the whole cast. A very intense role from Danish favorite Nicolaj Lie Kaas, perfectly countered by everyday man Jonas played by Anders W. Berthelsen.I will not reveal the storyline as with all noirs it should be experienced and revealed as the beautiful puzzle it is. Only other film that comes to mind is "Vanilla Sky" which is of course a complete remake of the superior "Abre Los Ojos". And I'm actually amazed this hasn't been remade. So before they do decide to do so, check it out and experience it yourself 8/10

Bornedal fashions a satisfying and stylishly shot thriller-romance out of material both familiar and unlikely.When forensic photographer Jonas is involved in a car-crash he meets badly injured Julia, and falls for her instantly. In a scene that stretches credulity, Julia's family take him for Sebastian, Julia's lover met on a tour of Southeast Asia. Jonas plays along, and the drama is stretched when Julia awakes from her coma conveniently blind and afflicted with amnesia. Julia, the impressive Rebecka Hemse, starts to remember a less-than-rosy side to the affair with Sebastian...The strengths of the film are the acting by the main players and the all-too-human interaction between them. When Jonas confesses to his friend that he has fallen for Julia, his friend, in a quite startling moment, asks if he can have Jonas' wife. When Sebastian does finally show up, a quite chilling dinner scene enfolds.The thriller elements are where the film is weakest, with far too many of the plot devices forced through. Sebastian (Nikolaj Lie Kaas clearly channeling Billy Zane in Dead Calm) stalks the hospital in a wheelchair and bandages, looking like an extra from The Mummy. The disguise is elaborate to say the least, considering the people he is hiding from do not know what he looks like. At a quite crucial moment when Sebastian is at his most threatening, Anders inexplicably opts to go for a drive, leaving Julia alone with her own personal monster. It is a clunky set up for Anders to make a horrific discovery in the boot of the car, and Sebastian to begin the final phase of his plan for Julia.But while the thriller element is less than convincing, there is a wonderfully observed nuanced romance here. Not Anders and Julia, but Anders and his wife Mette. Charlotte Fich is superb as the discarded spouse. The moment when Anders comes clean, during a supermarket excursion, is a delicious mix of comedy and tragedy. The film's over-elaborate opening set-up is some what ameliorated by ending on the failed marriage storyline. Anders strays, Anders comes home, Anders gets his comeuppance. That simple thread alone makes this film worth watching.

Actually I can't agree with the rather negative user comment. I saw the movie just last week at the Fantasy Filmfest in Munich, Germany. In my opinion the movie was one of the surprising highlights at the Fantasy Filmfest. I was pleasantly surprised after watching many of the other movies at the festival. Different from many of the other films which were just splatter and blood everywhere, this movie actually had a good story, surprising twists and good actors. I liked how the actor showed the feelings of many people: not wanting to be normal and having some more exciting things happening in his life. He actually had a good life with a wife, kids, nice flat, but something was just missing. I think a lot of people feel like this. And best of all: The ending is great!

Ohh my god.. i think this is one of the best danish movie since "accused" and "adams apples".... This movie was exiting and i love Anders w. Bertelsen and Nikolaj lie Kaas.... AND Special I REALLY LOVE DEJAN CUKIC!! The 3 greatest actors in Denmark! I also think that Ole Bornedal did an amazing job with this movie.. it is so much better then "the temp".. the girls performances in the movie are also good.. but its Anders who really lead this movie.. in the beginning the movie is funny, but then it change, and suddenly it is this exiting thriller, an you almost forget to breath.. you really think about it after you have left the theater.. and you just can't get it out of your head. I really recommend this movie.. :D