Review of Another Round (2020) by Nickthecritick — 28 Apr 2022

Martin, a high school professor, discovers that his students, peers and even his wife find him boring, apathetic, changed. It wasn't always like this: he was a brilliant teacher and a passionate companion when he was younger, but now he's kind of dull. In agreement with his colleagues and friends Tommy, Nicolaj and Peter, he decides to start drinking regularly every day with them, to make up for the lack of alcohol that man carries with him since birth, according to the Norwegian theory. Finn Skårderud. The experiment, which also has a scientific aspiration, immediately begins to bear fruit and Martin is once again an appreciated and special teacher. But friends raise, increasing the alcohol content and things take another turn.

One of the best performances Mads Mikkelsen has ever offered and this film is one ofVinterberg's best and certainly the best from "Jagten" to date. A film that celebrates the thirst for life, the freedom of choice without forgetting to reiterate the importance of taking responsibility.