A well-done movie, which I enjoyed watching; most of all I was enchanted by the terrific acting of Ernst Günther. However, as it kept rolling and the anti-capitalistic message became more evident I lost interest in the main story. In a way, it's not unique in that sense since most Swedish (as well as many other European) films I have seen from the 60s are of the same political color. I am sure it must have been more interesting in its time since it deals with a political issue which is not up for discussion today, but at the end it came across as just simply annoying to me; how can capitalism be blamed for the reason that a couple wasted money on a house they didn't own, and their incapability to take legal actions?
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Daniel Karlsson18 August 2005
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johansk87 March 2000This is great movie. The political message, to be free and care for each other, ends up in a satire of politicians and overclass. The photo is spectacular with some great close ups and a overall innovative style. Finn Zetterholm makes a nice, low-key performance and add some swedish socialistic progg to the score. Ernst Günter, who now is dead, makes a great performance as the fat bourgoise who tries to keep the family together. He has a lack of perspective though. Kristian Lund has directed the film great and Lars Molins story is, as always, filled with humor and love. Some think it is a sad film, some rather think of it as a jolly movie, I just think it's great.