Movies

A slow-burning and intense Danish drama featuring a typically electrifying turn from Mads Mikkelsen as an intensely sympathetic nursery worker falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit. Shades of Hitchcock's 'wronged man' genre here, except this is much more of a realistic character study rather than twisty, action-fuelled thriller. The acting, writing and direction are all on form, and despite the harrowing subject matter this is an engrossing drama in which the realism is key above everything else.

Disturbing tale, very uncomfortable film, to watch what happens to this man. Simple and one-sided, but still a good portrayal of a tragedy that feels very real.

"The Hunt" from Thomas Vinterberg is an extremely intense movie about how lies and gossip can turn into a major crisis. It also shows how in a situation like this people always believe the victim, and try to manipulate them. Mads Mikkelsen is brilliant in this movie. Overall, this movie is super intense, and there isn't even any music most of the time. It is beautifully shot and perfectly put together. This is a masterpiece, and one of the best movies I have ever seen.