A Somewhat Gentle Man

Name: A Somewhat Gentle Man
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Released: January 14, 2011
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 68

2011

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Strand Releasing | Release Date: January 14, 2011 | Not Rated

Summary: Ulrik is a somewhat gentle man, as far as gangsters go. Reluctantly back on the streets following a stint in prison, Ulrik's boss greets him with open arms and a plan to settle an old score. With a demented sense of professional pride, Ulrik's boss sets in motion a plan to right the wrong done to his star employee. The problem is UlrikUlrik is a somewhat gentle man, as far as gangsters go. Reluctantly back on the streets following a stint in prison, Ulrik's boss greets him with open arms and a plan to settle an old score. With a demented sense of professional pride, Ulrik's boss sets in motion a plan to right the wrong done to his star employee. The problem is Ulrik would rather go about his own business, however mundane, than get involved with his ragtag colleagues again. This dark feel good comedy delivers laughs and gasps in equal measure. (Strand Releasing)… Expand

Director: Hans Petter Moland

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Crime

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 105 min

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Andrew O'Hehir

Jan 14, 2011

A pitch-perfect blend of darkness and sweetness, built around a masterful performance by a great actor. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

Jan 17, 2011

Cold-blooded killers rarely look this pathetic, which testifies to the impressive balance of Skarsgård's amusingly low-key performance. Read full review

Calvin Wilson

Mar 18, 2011

Skarsgard, who is perhaps best known for "Good Will Hunting" and "Breaking the Waves," makes the most of his rich role, imbuing Ulrik with a knockabout charm. Read full review

Ray Bennett

Jan 11, 2011

Played for laughs drawn from characters rather than funny lines, the Norwegian film is a charmer with Stellan Skarsgard for once in a role worthy of his attention. Read full review

Noel Murray

Jan 13, 2011

Skarsgård brings some redemptive soul to the role of a man who gradually begins to understand the aptness of his favorite Pretenders album: "Learning To Crawl." Read full review

Carrie Rickey

Feb 3, 2011

In A Somewhat Gentle Man, a deadpan comedy best described as the Coen Brothers Norwegian style, Stellan Skarsgard is colorless and oddly configured, like a potato fallen from the sack. Read full review

Nick Pinkerton

Jan 11, 2011

The grungy setting and unflattering photography are only camouflage for callow, creeping sentimentality. Read full review

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