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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Buddy by The Film Movement Highly Recommended by Whom You Know

Winner - Best Film, Best Actor - Amanda Awards (Norwegian Academy Awards®)


Peachy Deegan is not fluent in Norwegian (though they do play hockey there we believe, so that may motivate her), however the language of loyalty and friendship is international.   Of all of the films we have recommended by the Film Movement, this would be in the top 3 and it is an absolute must-see.  Excellent character development, a strong script, and a completely unique film make Buddy outstanding.


Lovable Kristoffer and his riotous escapades will leave you laughing, crying, and hoping for a sequel as universal themes emerge in Buddy: some more under the radar than others.  This is including but not limited to:
*International problem of men not bright enough to commit in situations they should
*Other countries knowing about America, but us not knowing about them: they are imitating the MTV show "Jackass"
*Humanity, friendship, and responsibility are international


The best quote from Buddy:
"Sometimes you have to let go of the goalie and attack with both hands."




You even will learn how to sing Happy Birthday in Norwegian, which is always fun to know.


Kristoffer's love life is on the rocks. But what can you expect from a guy who likes to videotape himself and his friends pulling outrageous stunts? So when Kristoffer's video diary winds up at a popular TV show, it's not just his love life that turns upside down. A vibrant young cast explores the true meaning of friendship and love in a heart-warming story about hi jinks, crazy roommates and reality television.
Technical Specifications 
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Language: Norwegian
Subtitles: English
Format: DVD (NTSC)
Encoding: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1, Letterboxed
Screen Format: 16x9 Widescreen (Anamorphic)
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Closed Captioned: Yes
DVD Special Features 
Biographies of Director and Actors
Short Film: 
A NINJA PAYS HALF MY RENT by Steven K. Tsuchida
Cast and Crew 
Starring: 
Nicolai Cleve Broch as Kristoffer
Starring: 
Aksel Hennie as Geir
Starring: 
Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Stige Inge
Starring: 
Pia Tjelta as Henriette
Supporting: 
Janne Formoe as Elisabeth
Supporting: 
Christian Skolmen as Nikolai
Director: 
Morten Tyldum
Writer: 
Lars Gudmestad
Producer: 
Gundy Hummelvoll
Executive Producer: 
Knut Jensen
Director of Photography: 
John Andreas Andersen
Editor: 
Eli Nilsen
Music: 
Lars Lillo Stenberg
http://www.filmmovement.com/

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