Sorry, this movie sucks

So much average

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.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Or rather, undeveloped. While I was watching this movie, I had a feeling of 5-7 stars, but when it ended - having introduced several plot-lines but neglecting to even explore any of them - it plummeted to a 3.Spoilers below:The two main characters had the most developed backgrounds - but even theirs was threadbare. Thale was presumably the same species - somehow - as the other creatures of the forest, which she was either afraid of or wanted to join. There was this armed group working for "Nina", but so little information was revealed about them that they might as well not have revealed that name.The above would have been OK if this were a pilot for a series, in which case plot-lines could be resolved in time, but for a stand- alone movie it just speaks of a writer who couldn't decide what this movie was supposed to be. So even though I was entertained while I watched it, the whole experience was rather anticlimactic and so 3/10 is all I can give.

I must admit that the DVD cover for the movie is quite alluring, and I had the sense that it would either be a good movie or fail miserably. And now having seen it, I must say that I was impressed.The movie isn't extraordinary in any way, as it was limited by budget and also limited to a very small aspect of a potentially greater storyline. But still, the movie was entertaining and good fun to watch.Now, when I say that I was impressed, I mean by the performances put on by Silje Reinåmo (playing Thale), Erlend Nervold (playing Elvis) and especially Jon Sigve Skard (playing Leo). They did really good jobs with their characters and carried the movie so well.I believe that you have to really be accustomed to Norwegian folklore and legends to really get the storyline of this movie. Without such knowledge, the movie can be a little bit indifferent I suppose. And one thing that I was puzzled about was why Thale was so different from the other Hulda people in the forest. Gives you something to think about.The story in "Thale" is about Leo and Elvis who are out deep in the forest on a cleaning job on a very messy site, when they discover a hidden entrance to a basement. They scale the stairs and find a small laboratory of sorts hidden beneath the surface. And here they also find a young, beautiful, naked woman in a bathtub. Leo and Elvis find themselves wrapped up in some mysterious events as they start to find out who or what Thale really is.This movie came out of nowhere and proved to be good fun to watch. Norway has more to offer than just majestic scenery and black metal.

Based on a popular norse legend about a type of mermaid of the forests, "Thale" is, unfortunately, a little short of his enormous potential, because I believe that this folklore legend had the potential to yield a little more power and suspense to this movie, nevertheless, this fantasy product of Aleksander Nordaas is pretty good. He managed to create, with a limited budget, a slightly curious film that benefits a lot from the strong performances of the small but talented cast. The two main male actors, Erlend Nervold and Jon Sigve Skard, have to great performance, but the most mesmerizing performance in this movie belongs to one of the most promising stars of nordic cinema, Silje Reinåmo, which, without speeches or many screen time, was able to give her curious character a lot of energy and enigma. Unfortunately, Thale it is not given much space or time to grow and shine within a median plot that, apart from being practically free of active or violent sequences, unfolds, virtually in its entirety, within a basement, where Leo and Elvis try to learn more about Thale and realize what secrets and dangers hide behind this beautiful creature. The interactions between the three actors are a bit limited and, at the end of the film, we get the feeling that we didn't get to know very well the mysterious Thale or their violent "sisters" but, at least, we are given an good characterization of these mythological creatures that begin and end up a mystery to all of us, even though the movie give us a small explanation of its origin and some glimpses of their strength and real nature. It's true that the minimalist plot of "Thale" doesn't stand out the full potential of the legend that is in the core of the film, but it can't be said that this movie is a weak fiction/fantasy product, because it manages to entertain the audience and emerge us in a fantastic and tense world with some surprises. It's true that the plot should have focused a little more on Thale and should have also instilled a bit of suspense and action to this production but, taking into account the limitations and the essence of the film, I consider this "Thale" a reasonable cinematic product.

Just got finished watching the low budget Norwegian film "Thale". I saw it had a 5.5 here on IMDb, but all the written user reviews were raving for it. It's a bit like Troll Hunter in a way, in that it's based on some folk tales, and shot very well for how low budget it is. Rather classy overall, it moves a little slow, and yeah, predictable. But miles better as a fairy tale movie than Snow White and the Huntsman, and more suitable for kids. Some jumps, few scares, but a really restrained hand directing it. She's nude, but tastefully done with no nipples, and the lead actress really sells the part for having literally no dialogue. Really enjoyable if a little slow, as a bedtime story should be.