Lapland Odyssey

This film is very funny. I watched it twice, which is rare for me. So many times, I find American comedies just stupid. And I'm American!Because my husband and I will be visiting Finland this August, I watch Finnish films to get an idea of the geography and culture. My husband and only have two weeks to stay. And there's a lot to see in Southern Finland. Moreover, travel logistics get much harder the farther north you travel in Finland. (The public transportation system in Southern Finland is one of the best in the world. However, VR railroad doesn't go the length of Finland.) So we scrapped our excursion plans to Lapland. We wanted to go but it's was just too much hassle.So, when I saw the title I was immediately interested. I wanted to see Lapland. The story is set in the Christmas season. Unfortunately, mostly you see interiors or exterior night driving on conifer lined, snowy roads. Sadly, the location didn't look that much different than wintertime country roads near where I live. This film highlighted the rural poverty and the dependence on tourism as a major source of revenue in Northern Finland.Also, it showcased the Finnish sense of humor. Although often quiet and reserved by American standards, the Finns have a great sense of humor. You just need to get to know them before they come out of their shells and really make you laugh. The film centers on three life long friends. So their humor is upfront. And road trip misadventures are universal.

good flow...

.. into the heart of icy northern darkness, with all the bleak humor you can handle. A tale of questing and love, set against a gorgeous snowy background - watch it in July to cool off!

It started off sort of depressing but it was really a funny movie. It had some great moments and there are moments where they speak English. I really liked it. I think that it's worth watching especially if you like films from Europe with subtitles. I think it's great to see different films. The cinematography was very good. I am curios how they did some of the pool shots. I also am curious as to how they filmed in the city with all that ice, cold, darkness, and elements. I would like to know what type of cameras they used and etc. I thought it was a good film.

Another Finnish movie that captivates people that are tired of the same old Hollywood fare. Not really that dark, try to watch the whole screen as you read the sub-titles for the oddly hilarious things that pop up unexpectedly. Someone likened it to the hangover, but you really sort of like these guys and hope they come out OK. They are more characters than caricatures.

This movie was entertaining and light, with a little romance and a lot of bromance.I could not stop watching it, even when the pace slowed, because Lapland is so beautiful (at least what we see in this film, which does not take place in a city).A strange life those Laplanders lead - driving for miles on snow, passing reindeer here and there, until the plot takes a turn with some roadkill. Not for the squeamish, anyone who has grown up on a farm will feel a bit more comfortable with what follows.All the characters are sympathetic. I especially liked the male lead - and I'm old enough to be his mom!

Another great Finnish foreign film. We enjoyed it. It is so cold there, you have to go to hotel's indoor pools to have fun. The only other time, I have ever heard of a digi box is in this movie. We have one too.

Napapiirin Sankarit (Lapland Odyssey) is a Finnish Black Comedy with fantastic cinematography. It is really well done other than a few of the special effects of the car accident. It reminded me of the 12.5 years I lived in Alaska and how the simple things can become an adventure worth remembering. Not only is this a good black comedy it also has a good plot which I will not spoil. I definitely recommend this movie especially if you like Finnish humour.

Wenn man den skandinavischen Humor mag, ist das der perfekte Film! Wirklich sehr empfehlenswert, eine großartige Reise durch Lappland :)