Perry Kate Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Lawbolisted Powerful

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

oscar-35 *Spoiler/plot- 2003, In the 1950's, a Swedish Govt. researcher strikes up an unlikely friendship with a cranky Isolated Norwegian farmer despite the age-old cultural animosity between the two neighboring Scandinavian nations. The Swedish efficiency expert is under strict Govt. orders NOT to engage with his study subject. This study is to improve the subject's kitchen use and meal cooking times. But the sly old farmer much prefers to amuse himself by impeding the timid researcher's work in the most amusing ways. Soon, in the struggle between a neutral observation and the innate need for human interaction in very close & personal surroundings, the kitchen becomes a battleground of matching whit and grows into a charming alliance.*Special Stars- Joachim Calmeyer, Tomas Nordstrom, Reine Brynolfson, Bjorn Floberg *Theme- The cold brutal winters in Norway make people warm and friendly.*Trivia/location/goofs- Swedish language, subtitles. Made into the film festival: Cannes Selection of 2003.*Emotion- An enjoyable film of personal relationships and real acting 'chops'. The quirky script here makes this film's plot warm and witty with an interesting look into the life of Europeans in the 1950's.

bandw You are not likely ever to see anything like this coming out of Hollywood, in fact you are not likely to see anything like it period. This one is cause for celebration of small independent films. Reading the plot line, "Swedish company goes to Norway to study the kitchen habits of bachelors with the goal of designing the ideally efficient kitchen," does not inspire one to rush to see this. But, score one for the IMDb commentators whose positive reviews did encourage me to see it.Much territory is covered in this quiet movie. First there is the satirical observations on the modern passion to analyze and standardize. The bachelor under observation here, Isak, proves the foolishness of the standardization effort - he doesn't even cook in his kitchen. The observer assigned to Isak, Folke, starts out as a fastidious company man, but his time with Isak changes him, as well as Isak. The rule that the observer and observed are not to talk is ultimately breached - the taciturn Norwegian bachelor farmer and the lonely company man give proof to the fact that we humans are social animals. Through friendships we become stronger and more authentic. But, as noted here, newly formed friendships can disturb existing relationships and provoke jealousies.The rigidity of corporate management structures comes in for some lampooning and the whole credibility of any survey is brought into question. There is a sort of social Heisenberg uncertainty principle in play - the acts of the surveyor influence the responses of the surveyed.This is a truly one of a kind story, uniquely realized with subtle humor, wry observations, and endearing characters.

Electrohermit After watching this wonderfully original film, I could not help but ponder how in the world the writer managed to obtain the means for production, to put this story onto film. We are lucky those who read the script had the calm vision to see the genius. This is an absolute masterpiece of film making. As another member commented, many directors are afraid to allow the natural human pace to guide the energy of the film. Indeed, the tempo of the characters is core to the essence of the film and is truly educating. Everything works in this film, the dialogue the characters, the period. The movie reaches that special level of intelligence where it could easily come across boring, but every second keeps you captivated. And that is pure magic. The acting is impeccable and the dialogue utterly brilliant. This is a film that people will be watching hundreds of years from now. I give it a 10 out of 10, it is perfection.

cogitoergosum-1 Slow? Did I actually read that some commentators here called this "slow"? Oh, I'm sorry. It's not the usual American movie with characters cursing and being obnoxious, nor does it have something crashing or blowing up every 15 seconds.What this movie does have is the human equation.Given the basis for the story, a Swedish researcher trying to further the "scientific" study of kitchen movements of the single male, and the resulting actions of the old Norwegian homeowner, this movie is quite refreshing and a pure delight to watch.I love stories which unfold, just like real life, and this one does a great job of it.Simple pleasures and common human interactions dominate this film and bring it its distinctive charm.Relax for a few moments and let yourself be just a simple human for the length of this film. You'll thank yourself later for it.Watch it because it's a winner!