That Time of Year

 

That Time of Year 2018

• Director: Paprika Steen
• Based on book: no
• Cast: Paprika Steen, Jacob Lohman, Sophie Gråböl, Karen Lyse-Münster, Lars Brygmann
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• Sophie Gråböl – Rose, Fortitude
• Karen Lyse-Münster – Rose
• Lars Brygmann – Reiseholdet
• Why? Danish films are often good
• Seen: 25 December 2024      

       Basically I’m a Scrooge and my favourite Christmas film is Anna and the Apocalypse – seen for the 4^th time yesterday with my young zombie-loving 18-year-old friend NM, who loved it, so I’m a bit sceptical about this. There are probably no zombies in this film. Still, Danish films are often good.

       Dysfunctional family gathers to celebrate Christmas. Enough said. Is it watchable?

       Almost not. I’m so glad I don’t have to spend Christmas like this. It’s torture!

       The film is well done and dramatic but not likely to become a dear favourite Christmas film tradition. I prefer zombies.         

                    

 4* of 5