Way too sentimental for me. Flashbacks are a pet peeve of mine, and this film feels like 40% flashback.
I feel like there's a much darker, grittier version of this film that could be made that I might like more. I wish I'd read the book instead.
This review of A Man Called Ove (2015) was written by Ancientamber on 16 Jul 2023.
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