Submarino

Pretty staggered by how good this film is. It's bleak. So very, unrelentingly, unapolagetically bleak. But it's also incredible. Two brothers with a tragic past and their own struggles reunite after a period of estrangement. The film's themes are mainly parenthood, addiction and loss. So yes, don't watch it if you're not in the mood to have those things thrust upon you. This isn't a linear film. It weaves in timelines in almost the style of a hyperlink film. The exterior shots are soaked in a teal colour to exude a sort of harsh environment experienced by the characters. They try to make amends for their past but end up in worse situations, then the ending happens. Which tore my internal organs in pieces. Vinterberg's previous films include the excellent 'The Hunt' and 'Festen', and the very average 'Another Round'. Submarino is step above all of them, Perhaps a few steps above them - it is that good. Such a shame that this film is rarely spoken of, I didn't know of it until recently, but will now shout from the rooftops about how amazing it is. 8.6/10