2014
Not Rated
Big World Pictures
1 h 15 m

2014
Not Rated
Big World Pictures
1 h 15 m

Summary Henrik is 35, but he still parties with his high-school buddies like he is in his 20s. His mother cares for him like he's still a child, and he's in a relationship that's based on goofing around. Now, his girlfriend Tone is pregnant and Henrik has taken a serious job, moved into a prefab duplex, and he’s trying to calm down the partying ...

Directed By: Martin Lund

Written By: Martin Lund

2014
Not Rated
Big World Pictures
1 h 15 m

2014
Not Rated
Big World Pictures
1 h 15 m

The Almost Man

Name: The Almost Man
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2014-08-01
Duration: 1 min 15 s
Rating: 64
Cast: Henrik Rafaelsen, Egil Birkeland, Kim Eidhagen, Solvei Grimen Fosse, Aslag Guttormsgaard

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Martin Lund

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

71% Positive
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29% Mixed
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The New York Times

Jul 31, 2014

The Almost Man may be slight, but how many films can pack equal amounts of emotional nuance and inappropriately sprayed urine into just 75 minutes?

By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW

The Dissolve

Jul 30, 2014

As a tightly constructed look at the more serious symptoms of Peter Pan syndrome, The Almost Man mostly works. The fact that it departs from the usual vehicles for good-natured, non-threatening Vince Vaughn jackassery is refreshing, albeit in an often jarring, disturbing way.

By Jen Chaney FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Jul 29, 2014

While the movie’s theme is familiar, even a little stale, the vivid details help to freshen the story, and the actors sock the movie home.

By Stephen Farber FULL REVIEW

Variety

Jul 29, 2014

A slender but polished dramedy.

By Alissa Simon FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Jul 30, 2014

The script is perspicacious in making Henrik's bad choices understandable enough emotionally, but also nudges the audience toward wishing the man would wise up.

By Steve Macfarlane FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Jul 29, 2014

To his credit, even as his material begins spiraling into less amusing territory, Lund alleviates the growing gloom with goofball levity.

By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW

RogerEbert.com

Aug 1, 2014

I started longing for a relationship comedy/drama with some real bite and observation to it, and fondly remembering the 2009 German film "Everyone Else," directed by Maren Ade.

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Production Company Ape&Bjørn

Release Date Aug 1, 2014

Duration 1 h 15 m

Rating Not Rated

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Awards

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

Festival del Cinema Europeo

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Hamptons International Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

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Henrik Rafaelsen

Henrik

Egil Birkeland

Paul

Kim Eidhagen

Fredrik

Solvei Grimen Fosse

Mia

Aslag Guttormsgaard

Mann medvin

Erik Haugstad

Busssjåfør

Janne Heltberg

Tone

Kristine Hessvik

Mor i bil

Per Kjerstad

Kenneth

Elisabeth Lahr

Dame med navnelapper

Polly Lahr

Seminarvertinne

Ina Lerner Grevstad

Henriette

Anne Ma Usterud

Henriks mor

Terje Ranes

Simen

Tore Sagen

Henning

Ågot Sendstad

Sjef

Julie Skaufel

Dame på busstopp

Tov Sletta

Geir

Tone Sletteland

Torunn

Anne Storberget

Stine

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