Review of Fatso (2008) by Ola G — 26 Jul 2009

Rino Hanssen (Nils Jorgen Kaalstad) is a slightly overweight and sexually frustrated man who can not get over the fact that all he really wants is to get laid. He lives by himself, his job is to translate instruction manuals to powertools from german to norwegian, his only friend is the slightly asmathic and not too friendly Filip (Kyrre Hellum) and on his spare time he draws a cartoon for himself called "Captain Cock" based on his sexual frustations. His life suddenly changes when his parents have decided to rent out one of the rooms in the apartment, to a swedish girl named Malin (Josefin Ljungman). Rinos life becomes different and hopefull in the company of Malin and her friends, but what might have seen good in the beginning changes drasticly in the end.

"Fatso" is a bit of an unusual Norwegian movie I must say. It is funny, sad, slightly dark and quite explicit as well. I liked it, but then again Norway is already one of my favourite countries due to not only all my dear friends there, but as well the beauty of the country (and the girls...) and the loveable language. Got to mention the very sweet Josefin Ljungman, hoping to catch something else with her soon. "Fatso" is a different movie experience, but it is enjoyable and it did put me in a good mood. Not too shabby.