I was due for a re-watch of this film, having originally seen it about 8 years ago. It was one of the first foreign films that really impressed me and definitely helped open my eyes to the wider world of cinema. As such, I had kind of put it on a pedestal in my mind, so I was a bit worried about how it would hold up on a re-watch. Luckily, my original assessment was 100% accurate, this film is great! Aksel Hennie's central performance is excellent, absolutely nailing this unconventional lead role. In fact, none of the cast disappoints, with Hennie's wife and Jaime Lannister both standing out as well. Beyond that, the story is clever and well executed, keeping the audience on their toes with plenty of twists and turns that all feel earned. The movie really subscribes to the writing advice of putting your protagonist through a meat grinder of misfortune, and Hennie sells the extreme emotion that you would expect in this kind of wild scenario. The action and set pieces are visually impressive and the effects all hold up. The film also manages to balance the intense thriller plot with elements of dark humor throughout. All in all, a brilliant Norwegian film that can go toe to toe with anything that Hollywood can produce.