Elling

Name: Elling
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: May 29, 2002
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin

2002

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First Look International | Release Date: May 29, 2002 | R

Starring: Per Christian Ellefsen, Sven Nordin

Summary: A slyly funny and emotionally affecting odd couple comedy about two misfits trying to find their places in society. (First Look Pictures)

Director: Petter Næss

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 89 min

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New Times (L.A.) Bill Gallo

Beautifully observed, miraculously unsentimental comedy-drama.

Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

Heartwarming here relies less on forced air than on Petter Næss’ delicate, clever direction -- and a wonderful, imaginative script by Axel Hellstenius. Read full review

Jack Mathews

There is a little of all of us in their awkwardness, fears and neuroses, and we root for their success in the mundane as if they were ascending Everest. Elling is still in the running for 2002's most uplifting movie.

Sean Axmaker

This tale of kooky social misfits finding their place in the world is an audience pleaser, for all the reasons such tales usually are. Read full review

Ty Burr

Touches smartly and wistfully on a number of themes, not least the notion that the marginal members of society - the ones who get spit out on the sidewalk with no idea of how it happened - might benefit from a helping hand and a friendly kick in the pants. Read full review

James Berardinelli

An enjoyable experience. Read full review

Phil Hall

If anything saves Elling, it is the trio of supporting performances that are closer to the real world. Read full review

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ArneL.

Jun 15, 2007

One of my my all time favourite movies! Saw it in the original version in Norway back in 2001. Great, great film!

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TordS.

Dec 22, 2005

Great film! :-))

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CherylW.

Feb 13, 2008

It was really good. A little sexual and there was some bad language. Other then that it was great!

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