Jeanskynebu
the audience applauded
GamerTab
That was an excellent one.
Mjeteconer
Just perfect...
Paynbob
It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
Bene Cumb
As I know the Danish language and society, I include, from time to time, some Danish films or series into my watching list. Particularly those dealing with events before 1990ies, before my personal experience with this great nation and country. And as Bille August is one of the best known Danish directors in the world, it is logical that Tro, håb og kærlighed would appear sooner or later... Well, I suppose "later", as I had seen hundreds of Danish creations already, including August's Pelle Erobreren, so my expectations were apparently too high. No, don't get me wrong, the film in question is skilfully directed and diversely performed (particularly all depicting Erik's family), plus provides a good overview of life in Danish cities in the 1960ies, but the story itself is not smooth, is somewhat "chopped", and some events / reactions by people are not realistic (e.g. during the wedding). The solution/ending is also adumbrative and, all in all, I am not sure that this film (with rather unfitting title in English) does bespeak the youth and families in the 21st century as well, thus not possessing durable approaches and values. But of course, the film is far above being mediocre.
samkan
I agree with Commenter Michael that the title (not to mention the Beatles-saturated first 15 minutes) are misleading. Any other youth diversion or fad would've served the movie's themes just as well. Such is not to say the plot and its issues are uninteresting or moving. The camera work and the plotting and pacing of T&S are fine, with the exception of a "daydream" sequence that, while funny, doesn't fit in the film at all. Other aspects suffer. The translation may be to blame for the dialog, though I suspect even Norwegian teens speak more effusively; i.e., not in such clipped, terse blurts. That Simonsen and Soeberg act so well unfortunately contrasts Tonsberg and Bondo's unconvincing performances; e.g., Tonsberg is unauthentic and Bondo one-dimensional. Though Simonsen's Eric has the storyline that ultimately prevail's over Bjorn's travails, such is done in a way that buries the relevance of Bjorn and Anna's romance and Eric's desire for Kirsten. What this film is supposed to be about is the bonding and loyalty between Bjorn and Eric. Such becomes lost, despite a revival attempt at the end.
runamokprods
Another solid film from Bille August about adolescence in Denmark the 60s - 1963 this time.This is even a little stronger than August's 'Zappa', if not quite up to Roy Andersson's somewhat similar, brilliant 'A Swedish Love Story'. The Scandinavians seem to have a knack for making emotionally complex films about adolescence. As with 'Zappa' some of this feels very familiar (first love, leading to pregnancy and to abortion that ruins the romance), and some feels a bit forced or unrealistic (would the parents of an upper-class, clearly upwardly mobile and socially conscious family really be quite so positive about their daughter marrying a boy from a humble working class home?). But the two male leads are very good, and there's a lot of specifics and idiosyncrasies that far outweigh the clichés.
preppy-3
It was released at a small art house cinema in 1986 outside Boston. It played for months!Great Danish coming of age story. Bjorn and Erik are good friends...but are torn apart by two girls. Bjorn falls in love with Anna and gets her pregnant. He is also pursued by aggressive rick Kirsten who will do ANYTHING to get him. Meanwhile Erik has to deal with his mentally-ill mother and cheating father.DEFINITE SPOILERS!!!!! Not all of it makes sense--I heard if you know about Danish culture it would work better--but I loved it. Easily the best coming of age story ever made. For one thing all the actors were 16 or 17-the ages they were playing. And this doesn't shy away from touchy subject matter--it has nudity and sex (although the one scene is brief) and a graphic, harrowing abortion sequence. The acting is great too--the friendship between Erik and Bjorn comes through loud and clear. At one showing of this the audience applauded when Erik saves Bjorn from marrying Kristen. Also most of the actors--especially Bjorn and Anna--are very attractive.This has disappeared completely since 1984. That's a shame because it's a wonderful film. Highly recommended if you can find it. A 10.
