Hodejegerne One of the books I've enjoyed this summer was Jo Nesbo's "Sorgenfri" (aka Nemesis) a fine example of modern Scandinavian Crime fiction. Although his novel was not as "noir" as my personal favorite Arne Dhal (if you are into this kind of novels his Misterioso is a must) the style is really close. Actually he is consider the new "star" in this style. Martin Scorsese is going to direct his best selling novel "Snowman" or at least that's the rumor. So I had great expectations for Headhunters (aka Hodejegerne). I can't say that I was totally disappointed but it wasn't the "noir" I was expecting (obviously being dummy enough not to read anything about it). Roger Brown is the Norwegian version of Tom Cruise, a short action hero with a beautiful tall wife and a tall beautiful rival ( Jamie Lannister from Game of Thrones). If you are looking for an action crime thriller then it's not bad at all. Good case, fast rhythm photography, blood and mystery in a satisfactory level. Or you can wait for someone like Fincher to bring the hollywood version (actually I'm curious for his version of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)
Happy Holidays everyone.
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