The Inheritance (Arvet)

 

The Inheritance (Arvet) 2003

• Director: Per Fly
• Based on the book: No
• Cast: Ulrich Thomsen, Lisa Werlinder, Ghita Nörby, Karina Skands, Lars Brygmann
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• Ulrich Thomsen – Mortdecai, Fringe, Kingddom of Heaven, The World Is Not Enough
• Why? Danish. Good reviews.
• Seen: 20 April 2024 

       Christoffer (Thomsen) has gone against his family’s wishes and rejected leadership of its steel factories. He lives with his wife Maria (Werlinder), a rising star in Stockholm’s theatre world, and owns a high-class restaurant.

       When his father commits suicide he goes against Maria’s wishes and takes over the business which is deep in debt. She gives up a theatre contract and moves to Denmark with him.

       Good acting and all that but rich family intrigues, capitalist quibbles, hunting parties – it’s very hard to care. By the end I actively dislike the characters and the film.

       I guess all Danish films aren’t good.      

1 ½ * of 5