This is the Pure Movies review of Troll Hunter (Trolljegeren), directed by André Øvredal and starring Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg, Knut Nærum and Glenn Erland Tosterud. Written by Richard Parkin for Pure Movies. This year’s boldness award goes to Troll Hunter. The simple fact that a Norwegian film has managed to grab so much attention is justification enough for such an accolade, but when you consider its concept you could almost stand up and give the air a nice congratulatory round of applause. The film has barely hit our screens and word has got out that Chris Columbus has bagged the rights to make yet another Hollywood adaptation à la The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, or Let Me In.
- 1/8/2012
- by Richard Parkin
- Pure Movies
Jane Eyre (PG)
(Cary Fukunaga, 2010, UK/Us) Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell
It's customary with literary chestnuts like this to ask whether or not we really need another version. But would you rather have a remake of, say, Eat Pray Love? The power of the source material pulses anew here, thanks to some bold tweaks to the structure, elegantly restrained visuals, and, above all, two handsome, capable leads. And the mix between gothic gloom and slow-burning passion is just about right. So yes, we did need it.
Friends With Benefits (15)
(Will Gluck, 2011, Us) Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clarkson. 109 mins
A non-romcom that almost creams its pants trying to be contemporary (iPads, apps, flashmobs?). The vaunted sex-only pairing is an excuse to critique the old sugar-coated Hollywood formula, but witty dialogue aside, you know it's going to resort to it in the end.
A Lonely Place To Die (15)
(Julian Gilbey,...
(Cary Fukunaga, 2010, UK/Us) Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell
It's customary with literary chestnuts like this to ask whether or not we really need another version. But would you rather have a remake of, say, Eat Pray Love? The power of the source material pulses anew here, thanks to some bold tweaks to the structure, elegantly restrained visuals, and, above all, two handsome, capable leads. And the mix between gothic gloom and slow-burning passion is just about right. So yes, we did need it.
Friends With Benefits (15)
(Will Gluck, 2011, Us) Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clarkson. 109 mins
A non-romcom that almost creams its pants trying to be contemporary (iPads, apps, flashmobs?). The vaunted sex-only pairing is an excuse to critique the old sugar-coated Hollywood formula, but witty dialogue aside, you know it's going to resort to it in the end.
A Lonely Place To Die (15)
(Julian Gilbey,...
- 9/9/2011
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Momentum Pictures have just sent us these four new images from their Norwegian mocumentary, ‘Troll Hunter’. Troll Hunter directed by André Øvredal and stars Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Mørck, Knut Nærum and Robert Stoltenberg.
Synopsis: A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.
If you’ve missed the UK trailer for the movie, you can have a watch here. Troll Hunter had its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (read our review here) and is released nationwide on September 9th.
You can click the images below to enlarge.
Synopsis: A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.
If you’ve missed the UK trailer for the movie, you can have a watch here. Troll Hunter had its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (read our review here) and is released nationwide on September 9th.
You can click the images below to enlarge.
- 8/8/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Trollhunter has become a favorite to many horror movie freaks this summer and for good reason. Trollhunter is one of the better found footage films in a long time. The film offers tension, suspense and excitement. Trollhunter also has a brilliant script and excellent performances from the cast. Visually and aurally, Trollhunter is breathtaking both visually and aurally. Norway’s beautiful forests, fjords and mountains almost become secondary stars of the movie. Best-Horror=Movies.com rated the movie 4 out of 5. Trollhunter Review. Trollhunter is directed by André Øvredal (Future Murder) and stars Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg and Knut Nærum. Trollhunter follows three >>...
- 7/20/2011
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
This is the Pure Movies trailer of Troll Hunter (Trolljegeren), directed by André Øvredal and starring Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg, Knut Nærum, Glenn Erland Tosterud. Truly original and wildly entertaining, Troll Hunter is an epic monster chiller that will make you question your grip on reality. Filmmaker André Øvredal weaves a thrilling and hilarious tale of a group of unlikely heroes who uncover the world of beasts known only to them in stories from their childhood. Find more movie trailers at www.puremovies.co.uk/trailers...
- 7/17/2011
- by admin
- Pure Movies
Momentum Pictures have unveiled the official UK trailer for Norwegian horror-thriller Troll Hunter.
Written and directed by André Øvredal (Future Murder), Troll Hunter stars Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Mørck, Knut Nærum, Robert Stoltenberg and Glenn Erland Tosterud.
A group of students investigate a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. as they start to follow a mysterious hunter, they realise that it is a troll, rather than the bears, that is his prey.
Troll Hunter will receive its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on June 22, before being released nationwide on September 9.
Head over to Orange to watch the trailer.
Written and directed by André Øvredal (Future Murder), Troll Hunter stars Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Mørck, Knut Nærum, Robert Stoltenberg and Glenn Erland Tosterud.
A group of students investigate a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. as they start to follow a mysterious hunter, they realise that it is a troll, rather than the bears, that is his prey.
Troll Hunter will receive its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on June 22, before being released nationwide on September 9.
Head over to Orange to watch the trailer.
- 6/9/2011
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Directed by: André Øvredal
Written by: André Øvredal
Cast: Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Mørck, Knut Nærum, Robert Stoltenberg, Glenn Erland Tosterud
All governments of the world have secrets.
Such secrets will vary strongly from the fabulously dull to the fantastically strange. How strange? Well, it might be a fancy new organic-based spaceship that's powered on human brains, an ancient arcane device that can be used to summon the great hoary lord of the infernal abyss, or it just may be something like, I don't know, maybe…
Troooooooooooooll!
A small group of students venture out into Western Norway, intent on creating a student film documentary on reported occurrences of bear poaching in the region. The team manages to get on the trail of Hans (Otto Jespersen), who's strange comings and goings has put him under suspicion by the locals of being involved in a recent string of illegal bear killings.
Written by: André Øvredal
Cast: Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Mørck, Knut Nærum, Robert Stoltenberg, Glenn Erland Tosterud
All governments of the world have secrets.
Such secrets will vary strongly from the fabulously dull to the fantastically strange. How strange? Well, it might be a fancy new organic-based spaceship that's powered on human brains, an ancient arcane device that can be used to summon the great hoary lord of the infernal abyss, or it just may be something like, I don't know, maybe…
Troooooooooooooll!
A small group of students venture out into Western Norway, intent on creating a student film documentary on reported occurrences of bear poaching in the region. The team manages to get on the trail of Hans (Otto Jespersen), who's strange comings and goings has put him under suspicion by the locals of being involved in a recent string of illegal bear killings.
- 5/6/2011
- by Tristan Sinns
- Planet Fury
Title: The Troll Hunter Director: Andre Ovredal Starring: Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Morck, Glenn Erland Tosterud, Robert Stoltenberg, Knut Naerum Simply put, the 90 minute documentary styled “The Troll Hunter,” is easily the best in the genre since “The Blair Witch Project” popularized this concept. In some instances, it may actually be better than the innovative horror flick that has inspired this genre of fake documentaries; including the current “Paranormal Activity” franchise. By cutting out the all the pondering and ancillary footage, that really doesn’t have any entertainment value for the viewer – something that “Paranormal Activity” failed to do – this presentation requires one’s...
- 5/5/2011
- by joe
- ShockYa
We have added the new domestic trailer the Norwegian action adventure documentary style movie "The Troll Hunter." The André Øvredal directed film was a hit when released in Norway and is now set for an international release.Watch the trailer below;"The Troll Hunter" is released on demand from May 6th, and on limited Us screens from June 10th.The films Scandanavian cast includes Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Mørck, Knut Nærum, Robert Stoltenberg and Glenn Erland Tosterud.A group of students investigate a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.
- 4/25/2011
- by Anthony Pearson
- Monsters and Critics
When I first saw this trailer, I couldn’t help but think of District 9 in the way that it looks like it could be a huge hit coming out of nowhere. The Troll Hunter is a Norwegian film which is directed by André Øvredal and stars Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, Tomas Alf Larsen, Johanna Mørck, Knut Nærum and Robert Stoltenberg. I guess if it does well, it’ll be coming to an English speaking re-make near you any time soon!
Synopsis: A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.
Thanks to @Chrixoffer for sending it our way.
No idea if /when it’s released in the UK but we’ll keep you informed.
Synopsis: A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.
Thanks to @Chrixoffer for sending it our way.
No idea if /when it’s released in the UK but we’ll keep you informed.
- 1/31/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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