O’ Horten - Movie Review and Synopsis

A drama focused on a life-changing moment in 67-year-old train engineer Odd Horten’s existence: the evening of his retirement.

A catnap is the plot device that drives the narrative in the latest comedy/drama from Bent Hamer, the Kitchen Stories director who took last time took a Hollywood detour with Factotum. I love that he’s back on his native soil, and I’m ready to be hypnotized with his latest characterization, which has received raves even from those who don’t let the story’s metaphor-heavy moments escape without criticism.

Rated PG-13 for brief nudity.

Director: Bent Hamer
Stars: Baard Owe, Espen Skjønberg, Ghita Nørby
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Release Date: 15 May 2009 (USA)
Genre: Comedy, Drama

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