Revenge (2015/2018)
Starring: Siren Jørgensen, Frode Winther, Maria Bock, Anders
Baasmo Christiansen
Company: Uncork’d Entertainment is the American Distributor. The film produced and made by Den Siste Skilling, Alcina Pictures and Vigilante Productions.
My Review and Thoughts:
My Rating: 4 out of 5
Rebekka, your main character is grieving. Her sister has killed herself. Rebekka in her angry reality decides to travel under a fake
identity and go to the spot, a hotel in Western Norway to the place that holds the rage of her revenge. She has a mission. It is
to seek out and confront the man she blames for her sister’s death. While
there in her raging mind she unveils dark secrets. Rebekka seeks out Revenge.
She wants to avenge her sister by any means. Will she succeed, and how far will
she go to right a wrong, or at least how far is she willing to take her plight
of ultimate Revenge.
Starring in your main lead is a stunningly beautiful and
awesomely gifted performer. Siren Jørgensen is an amazing actress. She truly
captures the part of a Revenge seeking sister. She allows herself to become the
part. Her performance is a solid reality that truly stands out and really makes
the picture, a worth while experience watching. She allows you to believe her
part. She creates an inner emotional reality that transcends off the screen, and
allows the viewer to feel that emotional reality.
Frode Winther gives a stunning performance. A wonderful emotionally controlled character. His acting is flawless. That is something very important about this movie, all those acting within showcase a brilliance that give the viewer a sense of reality unfolding on screen. Each performance lingers with you. Anders Baasmo Christiansen and Trond Espen Seim
give both stand out performances. I love how each of the characters for all the actors and actresses, hold a personality only to them. Each character has been defined by acting quality or by direction and storyline.
Directed by Kjersti Steinsbø. This is his Feature length
directorial debut. Before this he created 2 Short Films, and after this he has
directed for Television. Revenge is a solid directorial debut. The film is well
crafted. You can sense a freshness about the direction and also a deep
undertaking of a veteran director. Steinsbø captured what he wanted on screen and
made the watcher experience a vivid undertaking. He brought forth a solid film.
For a first time director, I feel he created a memorable film. There is solid
chemistry between the actors. The direction of the performers, or at least what
Steinsbø wanted on screen, is captured in an almost flawless degree. Not only
was this directed by Steinsbø it was also written for the screen by Steinsbø.
Revenge wrapped in 2015 but has not gotten an American
release until 2018 through the company Uncork’d Entertainment. This is a Foreign
film from Norway and Canada.
Revenge is tight story that has a
haunting underlining that creeps slowly to the surface as you watch the film
unfold. There is a quite darkness that scratches to the surface of the plot.
The execution of the story, through the tight direction and amazing acting, makes the film memorable and one to stay with you long after it’s over. It
makes you think. It makes you wonder how far you might go to seek revenge or to
avenge.
Overall:
A solid film worthy of praise. A twisted dark tale of revenge and dark secrets. A wonderfully acted movie. A solid direction. Awesome storytelling. A nice emotional Revenge film, with a worthy storyline. The movie makes the viewer understand and believe the characters as they come to life on screen. A wonderful film that I feel should be highly recommended.
INFO:
"In theaters across the US coming
August 17".