A War

This Danish drama asks interesting questions about the nature and realities of war without passing judgment on any of the sides. I appreciated the honesty of the acting and the visceral nature of the story itself. Well done and an interesting morality drama. 4/5

A War on Netflix

The Inheritance

The plot synopsis on Netflix describes this as a parable, and I think that's a very accurate description. What do you give up for family? Which family is more important - the one into which you are born or the one you choose? When is putting your own needs first selfish and when is it necessary? This film asks all this as we watch our main character make increasingly hard decisions that pit his values against each other. There is a moment in this film, a point of no return, that is both jarring and unsettling in a very poignant way. Very well done. 4/5

The Inheritance on Netflix

Babette's Feast

This is a tender and lovely movie with strong messages about art, love, and faith. It's shot simply with a gentle eye, but was so delicately beautiful. Charming. 3.5/5

Babette's Feast on Netflix

The Five Obstructions

This is two geniuses of film at their best, challenging & feeding of each other. Just brilliant. 5/5

The Five Obstructions on Netflix

A Hijacking

This Danish thriller is so realistic, dark & tragic it cuts right to the bone. A masterful film in every way. 4.5/5

A Hijacking on Netflix

The Hunt

Mikkelsen is magnificent in this heartbreaking Danish drama - so many questions still remain, I'm haunted. Lovely. 4/5

The Hunt on Netflix

Pusher 3: I'm the Angel of Death

The last installment of the Danish thriller series was less impactful than the first two but an interesting finale. I've never been so aware of the reality of dismembering a body before. Eeesh. A solid series, really well acted. 4.5/5

Pusher 3: I'm the Angel of Death on Netflix

Old Men in New Cars

This Danish black comedy started out farcical but turned too zany & screwball for me to believe. 2.5/5

Old Men in New Cars on Netflix

Terribly Happy

This tense Danish thriller is full of gray areas & is wonderfully told - reminds me of "Tyrannosaur". Well done 4/5

Terribly Happy on Netflix

Pusher 2: With Blood on My Hands

Mikkelsen gives a magnificent nuanced performance & sells this edgy sequel in the Danish indie thriller series. 4/5

Pusher 2: With Blood on My Hands on Netflix

Pusher

Nicolas Winding Refn's thriller is brilliantly crafted & wonderfully acted - I can't wait to see the rest of the series. 4/5

Pusher on Netflix

A Royal Affair

This period drama is  very poignantly acted & exceptionally directed - I found it quite moving & romantic. 4/5

A Royal Affair on Netflix

Teddy Bear

Matthiesen created a thoughtful, provoking & intricate portrayal of different kinds of love in this tender film. 3.5/5

Teddy Bear on Netflix

Klown

Imagine Harold and Kumar but with middle-aged Danish men and a young boy. That's the fucked up film I just watched. 1.5/5

Klown on Netflix

Adam's Apples

This Danish black comedy gets darker, wittier & funnier the longer it goes on. Well written & very inventive. 4/5

Adam's Apples on Netflix

In A Better World

This film is sheer brilliance, wonderfully written & powerfully executed. I completely deserved the Oscar. 4.5/5

In A Better World on Netflix

The Celebration

This is a powerfully affecting & disturbing film - it really makes your think about family dynamics. Well done. 4/5

The Celebration on Netflix

Fear Me Not

This clumsy Danish thriller had a good idea but mangled it with poor execution and a terrible ending. Too bad. 2.5/5

Fear Me Not on Netflix

The Green Butchers

This black comedy is more black than funny with great acting from the lead duo. Quick & smart. 3.5/5

The Green Butchers on Netflix

Just Another Love Story

This exquisitely directed & powerfully written Danish film is anything but another story. Brilliant. 4.5/5

Just Another Love Story on Netflix