Rating: 3/5If you are looking for a movie that confirms preconceived notions, don't go to this one. Rather than trotting out a character as a rooting interest in the second or third scene, the film presents four individuals who are definitely worthy of your interest and compassion.
The two men in this drama, Jacob and Jorgen, are each powerful in their own ways. Jacob in the power of his convictions, Jorgen in the power of money and commerce. The two women, Helene and Anne, and the decisions they make, are the characters that move the story and set up the very real personal tragedies that ultimately unfold. Rather than a recanting of the general plot, my recommendation is to go into this movie as cold as you can. There are twists to be resolved and lives to learn about -- they are not aided by hearing about them beforehand.
There are no special effects, no flashbacks, no grainy images, and resolution is provided without the use of gun-play.
The pacing of the movie seems to be the only draw back of the movie. At times, it almost feel like a soap opera. But that is the only flaw in a very well made film.
This is a human drama that the "old" Hollywood once made by the boatload. Highly recommended.
