Sick of Myself

Name: Sick of Myself
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: April 12, 2023
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 71
Cast: Anders Danielsen Lie, Andrea Bræin Hovig, Anne Kokkinn, Eirik Sæther, Elisabeth Bech Aschehoug

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Utopia | Release Date: April 12, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Anders Danielsen Lie, Andrea Bræin Hovig, Anne Kokkinn, Eirik Sæther, Elisabeth Bech Aschehoug, Fanny Vaager, Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen, Guri Hagen Glans, Henrik Mestad, Ingrid Vollan, Kristine Kujath Thorp, Mathilda Höög, Nanna Lundevall, Sarah Francesca Brænne, Steinar Klouman Hallert

Summary: Signe (Kristine Kujath Thorp) and Thomas (Eirik Sæther) are in an unhealthy, competitive relationship that takes a vicious turn when Thomas suddenly breaks through as a contemporary artist. In response, Signe makes a desperate attempt to regain her status by creating a new persona hell-bent on attracting attention and sympathy.

Director: Kristoffer Borgli

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 97 min

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Tara Brady

Apr 21, 2023

Writer-director Kristoffer Borgli’s pitch-black comedy makes merry with malignant narcissism and the worried well. Read full review

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Bianca O'Neill

Aug 10, 2022

Sick of Myself is, for all the dark themes and unsettling imagery, deeply watchable – a perfectly executed black comedy accompanied by humorously viscious counter-culture commentary that cannot be overlooked. Read full review

The Playlist Kevin Jagernauth

May 28, 2022

The filmmaker’s tart and scabrously funny (both literally and figuratively) sophomore feature is a pointed portrait of a toxic relationship and a razor-sharp evisceration of those warped by a victim mentality. Read full review

Amber Wilkinson

May 28, 2022

If Sick of Myself runs out of narrative road towards the end, there’s still a decent quotient of dark humour along the way. Read full review

Beatrice Loayza

Apr 13, 2023

Each time we think Signe has hit her breaking point, she perseveres. It’s deadpan funny at first, but then gets disturbing. Her refusal to give up the act proves to be more sickening than her physical symptoms. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Apr 25, 2023

If it wasn't for Thorp, this would be intolerable, but as Signe she creates a fascinatingly off-putting character study of a menace to society. There's no redemptive third act here, yet she still creates a rounded depiction of a singularly minded bully. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Apr 10, 2023

Kristoffer Borgli is unduly proud of himself for concocting his unlikable protagonists, and he marinates in their repulsive self-absorption. Read full review

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bertobellamy

Jun 9, 2023

As every Scandinavian black comedy, 'Sick of Myself' finds its charm in its awkwardness. The story about a narcissistic couple silently fighting to see who is the worst person in the world (yes, it has some traces of the magnificent Joachim Trier film) shows how far we are willing to go toAs every Scandinavian black comedy, 'Sick of Myself' finds its charm in its awkwardness. The story about a narcissistic couple silently fighting to see who is the worst person in the world (yes, it has some traces of the magnificent Joachim Trier film) shows how far we are willing to go to attract attention, no matter how stupid it makes us look. Although very funny, the movie gets into dark territory (even veering a little into body horror) by the end, exploring the twisted nature of toxic relationships and our ever-constant and dangerous desire of being acknowledged. The third act may be a little unsatisfying for some, but hilarious scenes, a social critique aimed at misfortune exploitation, and its originality make it a compelling watch.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Jun 18, 2023

Sick of Myself is a black comedy that is driven by a fairly simple plot about a young woman who, feeling jealous of her ''artist'' boyfriend's success, decides to fake an illness to get attention. It's not a spoiler to say that things get out of control, after all narcissism and insecuritySick of Myself is a black comedy that is driven by a fairly simple plot about a young woman who, feeling jealous of her ''artist'' boyfriend's success, decides to fake an illness to get attention. It's not a spoiler to say that things get out of control, after all narcissism and insecurity in the age of social media are powerful drugs in the human psyche and that's the key point of this story although not necessarily its central driving force. Not everything about this film goes right. The execution is a bit clumsy and its pacing stalls on more than one occasion and above all its actors are not entirely reliable in selling the concept but the humor and satire give it better results and catapult the strident toxicity of its message. I was expecting something more ruthless and unforgiving, but what is delivered gets the job done.… Expand

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