Director: Morten Tyldum
Writers: Ulf Ryberg (screenplay), Lars Gudmestad (screenplay)
Stars: Aksel Hennie, Synnøve Macody Lund, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Storyline
Roger Brown works as one of the most powerful headhunters in Norway. To
support his extravagant lifestyle, he is also an art thief, which he
does in cahoots with his friend, the gun toting Ove Kjikerud. They
replace the originals with forgeries, which go undetected at least until
the trail back to them goes cold. His outward bravado, based primarily
on building upon reputation, masks his insecurities, especially in his
short physical stature. He feels he needs that confident demeanor and
wealth to get what he wants, including his trophy wife, art gallery
owner Diana Brown. However, he almost seems to like the thought of what
Diana represents more than Diana herself. As such, he has a mistress on
the side named Lotte. The issue of having a baby - Diana wants to get
pregnant while Roger doesn't want her to - is another bone of contention
in their marriage. The two sides of Roger's professional life intersect
when Diana introduces him to Clas Greve, who would be perfect for the
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Headhunters Movie Reviews
Roger Brown has a
pretty good life. By day, he's a corporate recruiter (headhunter) who
goes home at night to a magnificent house and stunning wife.
Unfortunately, Roger's insecurities (he's only 5'6") lead him to seek a
lifestyle well beyond his means. How does he make up the difference
between his income and expenses? High-priced art theft, of course.
Such is the premise of "Headhunters," a terrific Norwegian film that follows up its run at the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival with a general release. The film garnered quite a lot of buzz at the Festival and, after a recent screening, it's easy to see why. A mixture of crime/heist drama, action/suspense thriller, and love story, it's what the 1999 version of "The Thomas Crown Affair" might have looked like if it had been directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Brown, played by Aksel Hennie, is looking for one big score to settle him for life. Circumstances bring that possibility to him, but things are not what they seem. Things go wrong - very, very wrong - and Roger finds himself in deep, deep sh** (literally as well as figuratively.) To say much more would spoil the intricate plot (I'll leave that to the trailer,) but suffice it to say you should just sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride. This film has more twists and turns than a fjord-side road.
Fast paced and extremely violent in spots, this film is not for the squeamish. If you can get through a little (well, a lot) of body mutilation, high impact body trauma and the occasional spearing, you'll find yourself enjoying (yes, I said it – enjoying) a cinematic thrill ride that puts its American counterparts (see Ocean's Eleven/Twelve/Thirteen, etc.) to shame.
Such is the premise of "Headhunters," a terrific Norwegian film that follows up its run at the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival with a general release. The film garnered quite a lot of buzz at the Festival and, after a recent screening, it's easy to see why. A mixture of crime/heist drama, action/suspense thriller, and love story, it's what the 1999 version of "The Thomas Crown Affair" might have looked like if it had been directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Brown, played by Aksel Hennie, is looking for one big score to settle him for life. Circumstances bring that possibility to him, but things are not what they seem. Things go wrong - very, very wrong - and Roger finds himself in deep, deep sh** (literally as well as figuratively.) To say much more would spoil the intricate plot (I'll leave that to the trailer,) but suffice it to say you should just sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride. This film has more twists and turns than a fjord-side road.
Fast paced and extremely violent in spots, this film is not for the squeamish. If you can get through a little (well, a lot) of body mutilation, high impact body trauma and the occasional spearing, you'll find yourself enjoying (yes, I said it – enjoying) a cinematic thrill ride that puts its American counterparts (see Ocean's Eleven/Twelve/Thirteen, etc.) to shame.
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