Reviews

Taking into account numerous bad experiences I've had with watching local films, as well as the fact I would not describe myself as the film's target audience, I can only praise this film. Despite local films having to deal with smaller budgets, the action scenes here are plentiful, making the film not boring to watch. The comedic elements serve to break up the tension and for me the jokes landed. At the same time, there is also depth to this film. Some serious matters are touched upon but not in a judgemental manner but sooner letting the audience contemplate about some things on their own. I feel like this is a film many people can enjoy.

I watched all of Arsen's previous films and considered them as some of the very best that Croatian film industry has to offer, so I expected this one with excitement. Luckily, I didn't get disappointed. On the contrary, it cemented my feeling that his films simply don't belong to the mediocre world of Croatian filmmaking. Although dealing a very sensitive subject, which is mental illness, he managed to make an exciting, thought-provoking and entertaining film which never loses its steam. Arsen has again managed to surprise, both the critics and the audiences, by choosing a subject, genre and style which has nothing to do with his previous films, aside for his impeccable sense for storytelling, inner rhythm of the film and emotional impact. His directing is again masterful as it manages to hold the story together, creating pace that many Hollywood directors would envy him for. He once more manages to discover young talents who are simply perfect in their roles. It becomes almost as a cliché that a young, undiscovered first-time actor would excel in Arsen's films. He again chooses great songs and picks a young band, giving them a chance to showcase their talents. Similar to his previous films, the editing and the cinematography are excellent as well, making this film one of truly most exciting Croatian films I've seen in decades.