Troll 2: Netflix’s Epic Sequel Reviewed
The trolls are back in town – Troll 2: Netflix’s Epic Sequel Reviewed In 2022, Roar Uthaug’s Troll arrived on its home of Netflix. Not to be confused with the 1986 cult film of the same name, nor 2010’s Troll Hunter, the film was a smash hit that led the streamer to commission a sequel.… Continue reading Troll 2: Netflix’s Epic Sequel Reviewed
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Sisu: Road To Revenge – Film Review
Sisu is back with its sequel; Sisu – Road to Revenge which hits UK cinemas from the 21s November. Who is ready to see more chaos with our Finnish action hero?
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Mango – New Netflix romance is super sweet
Nordic Watchlist reviews Netflix’s Mango Netflix’s latest Nordic film, Mango, centres around a luxury hotel in Málaga. Whilst overseeing a major piece of project work, driven hotel manager Lærke (Josephine Park) finds herself at odds with Alex (Dar Salim), a former lawyer who refuses to sell his mango plantation. Her daughter, Agnes (Josephine Højbjerg), expecting… Continue reading Mango – New Netflix romance is super sweet
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Pillion Review: A Raw Love Story That Redefines Queer Narratives
Fresh from its premiere at London Film Festival Nordic Watchlist reviews Pillion, starring Alexander Skarsgård and directed by Harry Lighton.
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Danish Cinema Shines: ‘Weightless’ at London Film Festival
Emilie Thalund’s poignant film “Weightless” makes its UK premiere at the London Film Festival, and we’ve got the full review for you.
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Ultras Review: A Journey to the Beating Heart of Football Fandom
In Ultras, director Ragnhild Ekner transforms what could easily be a cacophony of shouting men into a visually intoxicating spectacle of collective passion. The documentary embarks on a journey that subverts expectations, moving beyond mere football obsession to explore the more beautiful, dedicated, and often spiritual prospect of the global Ultras subculture.
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Redoubt Review: John Skoog’s Monochrome Ode to a Cold War Dreamer
John Skoog’s debut feature Redoubt has its UK premiere at this year’s London Film Festival. Inspired by the true story of Karl-Göran Persson, a farm worker in southern Sweden who, at the height of the Cold War, began fortifying his home with scrap metal to prepare for a war that never came, the film is… Continue reading Redoubt Review: John Skoog’s Monochrome Ode to a Cold War Dreamer
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Reviving Memories: A Father-Son Road Trip in ‘The Last Journey’
The Last Journey opens with a quiet simplicity: stark title cards. The Son. The Father. They are followed by the sterile whiteness of a hospital waiting room. An MRI machine hums ominously as Lars, the father, lies still, his son Filip holding his hand. It’s a clinical, almost cold beginning, but one that sets the… Continue reading Reviving Memories: A Father-Son Road Trip in ‘The Last Journey’
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Exploring Grief in Rúnar Rúnarsson’s When the Light Breaks
Icelandic filmmaker Rúnar Rúnarsson’s When the Light Breaks is a poignant meditation on grief, love and the quiet devastation of loss. Set against the backdrop of Iceland’s ethereal landscapes, the film follows Una (Elín Hall), a young art student grappling with the sudden death of her lover, Diddi (Baldur Einarsson). What unfolds is a deeply… Continue reading Exploring Grief in Rúnar Rúnarsson’s When the Light Breaks
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A New Kind of Wilderness – Documentary Review
The Nordic Watchlist team watch A New Kind of Wilderness and share a their review of the documentary that his UK cinemas this month.
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The Ugly Stepsister Review: A Dark Twist on Cinderella
Nordic Watchlist review: The Ugly Stepsister offers a dark, fresh twist on the Cinderella tale, told from the stepsister’s view.
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Little Siberia – Netflix Film Review
If you’ve read any of Antti Tuomainen’s books, you’ll quickly get a sense of his style. It’s almost like the Coen Brothers wrote Finnish crime novels. There’s a quirky sense of humour that permeates his work, inevitably some violence along the way and plenty of troubled lead characters for whom the future is uncertain. The… Continue reading Little Siberia – Netflix Film Review
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Electric Child – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Elliott Crosset Hove reunites with fellow Danish star Sandra Guldberg Kampp in Electric Child. Hove and Kampp previously worked together in the fantastic Wildland, and he would later re-team with director Hlynur Pálmason for the Icelandic epic Godland. Electric Child is directed by Swiss filmmaker Simon Jaquemet and follows Sonny (played by Hove) and his… Continue reading Electric Child – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
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The Swedish Torpedo – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Frida Kempff’s breathtaking biopic of Swedish swimming sensation, Sally Bauer, opens with failure. Bauer (Josefin Neldén) is gasping for air; we can almost feel the ache in her arms as she struggles to keep her head above the water. She is pulled onto the deck of a small boat. Her eyes are swollen, she is… Continue reading The Swedish Torpedo – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
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Mr. K – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival 2025
Usually, when a film makes you want to visit the location in which it was shot, it implies sunny Mediterranean coastlines or dramatic, isolated scenery. But a decaying, pulsating hotel that won’t let you leave? Surely, that’s the stuff of nightmares. And yet, Oslo-born director Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab draws you into the eccentric and absurd… Continue reading Mr. K – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival 2025
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Home Sweet Home – Film Review
On paper, Frelle Petersen’s Home Sweet Home might not seem as engaging as it sounds—but its nearly two-hour runtime unfolds into a compelling and deeply affecting experience, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance from lead actress Jette Søndergaard. Jette plays Sofie, a carer to the elderly, and we are introduced to her from… Continue reading Home Sweet Home – Film Review
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Love Forever – Netflix Film Review
From the snow-covered mountains of Åre—where no one is safe—to the sun-soaked beauty of Gotland, Netflix has delivered a thrilling crime drama with The Åre Murders and followed it up with something far more lighthearted in Love Forever. For those feeling weighed down by the winter gloom—both outside their window and on TV—Netflix’s latest Nordic… Continue reading Love Forever – Netflix Film Review
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The Remarkable Life of Ibelin – Film Review
Mats Steen died when he was just 25 years old. He was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a degenerative disease that ultimately robbed him of his life. A keen gamer, his story is told through talking heads and World of Warcraft recreations. Director Benjamin Ree’s film is a testament to the positive power of gaming… Continue reading The Remarkable Life of Ibelin – Film Review
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter – Film Review
Whether you’ve seen F.W. Murnau’s silent masterpiece Nosferatu or not, the image of Count Orlok emerging from below the deck of the Demeter is one of the most iconic in cinema history. And whilst we have Robert Eggers take on the 1922 classic currently in cinemas, Norwegian director André Øvredal (Troll Hunter, The Autopsy of… Continue reading The Last Voyage of the Demeter – Film Review
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The Girl With The Needle – Film Review
“You’ve done the right thing,” Dagmar Overbye reassures the desperate mothers who hand over their newborns to her for a not insignificant fee. She places a hand on their shoulder, smiles warmly and reassures them that their child will be fostered by doctors or lawyers. “Good people,” she adds. Her own daughter, well dressed with… Continue reading The Girl With The Needle – Film Review
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