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Originally Posted by psycho d

Terribly Happy (2008). Terribly Happy begins with a mythic tale told of an oddity introduced to this distant Danish town, then proceeding in its own fashion to explain the myth with the following story. A film whose genre is not to be pinned down, it dances around being a western, film noir, dark comedy, and a wicked tale comparable to Lynch or even the Coen Brothers. Oozing with symbolism, this smart little number begins with the common "fish out of water" premise, exposing our little fish to the ways of the town, ways not exactly friendly towards our protagonist's agenda. This town takes care of its own. As in all noir, his biggest problem is a problematic dame, sultry, sexy, and of course dangerous. With each twist and turn, our so-called hero only finds himself further bogged down in the quagmire of domestic shenaniganry, reminding us of the importance of the town's bog, a bog whose first introduction was in the intro's mythic tale. The acting was supreme throughout, with the lead's near deadpan expression punctuated with the occasional twitch or furrowed brow, hints of the tumult hidden within. The story was solid and fun, a story founded on well-known secrets that are to remain in the shadows. Fast-pace throughout, it never feels rushed, and there is just enough time to breathe before the next climatic moment. The music was discomfiting, a tad askew, just like the town. The direction and camera work were sublime, each smoothly supporting the other to create a seamless story. Not until the credits role does the comic side of this grim little film show its face; timing is everything.
Genruk

you do some very eloquent reviews.....kudos.

got this one on my netflix queue