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When his mother, who has sheltered him his entire 40 years, dies, Elling, a sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin in his 40s. After two years, the men are released and provided with a state-funded apartment and stipend with the hope they will be able to live on their own. Initially, the simple act of... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Comedy, Drama and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 24 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 29, 2002 (NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for language and some sexual content. |
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| Distributors: |
First Look Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$313,436 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...refreshingly undogmatic about its characters..." more...
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B |
E! Online,
"... its wit and upbeat message make it work." more...
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B+ |
Film Journal International, Maria Garcia
"Refreshing..." more...
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B+ |
Film Threat, Phil Hall
"...tedious..." more...
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C- |
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