Overview
One day in the life of Anders, a young recovering drug addict, who takes a brief leave from his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with old friends in Oslo.
This film is a perfect example of how a film can be made in such a minimalist way yet still have so much to say without saying it. The main character is nearing the end of a drug rehab stay and is trying to acclimate himself with society again. As he ventures out into the world for one day he sees that he does not seem to fit into it. While he is in despair there does seem to be a bit of hope in him as he has experiences as day turns into night and he has some positive experiences. I felt myself rooting for him.
I thought the best scene of the film happens early on when he meets an old friend. While it seems so many of us wish we had it better than we do I can’t really think of too many people that have it well. Even though the main character is starting his life over and has absolutely nothing he still wouldn’t trade places with his friend. There is something profound in that.
IHATEBadMovies.com reviews Oslo, August 31st
Movie title: Oslo, August 31st
Movie description: One day in the life of Anders, a young recovering drug addict, who takes a brief leave from his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with old friends in Oslo.
Date published: 2022-01-29
Director(s): Joachim Trier
Actor(s): Anders Danielsen Lie, Hans Olav Brenner, Ingrid Olava, Tone Beate Mostraum, Malin Crépin, Øystein Røger, Aksel Thanke, Kjærsti Odden Skjeldal, Renate Reinsve, Anders Borchgrevink, Petter Width Kristiansen, Johanne Kjellevik Ledang
Genre: Drama
My Review
This film is a perfect example of how a film can be made in such a minimalist way yet still have so much to say without saying it. The main character is nearing the end of a drug rehab stay and is trying to acclimate himself with society again. As he ventures out into the world for one day he sees that he does not seem to fit into it. While he is in despair there does seem to be a bit of hope in him as he has experiences as day turns into night and he has some positive experiences. I felt myself rooting for him.
I thought the best scene of the film happens early on when he meets an old friend. While it seems so many of us wish we had it better than we do I can’t really think of too many people that have it well. Even though the main character is starting his life over and has absolutely nothing he still wouldn’t trade places with his friend. There is something profound in that.
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My Review - 8.5/10
8.5/10