Review of In a Better World (2010) by Vitria W — 22 Mar 2011
Susanne Bier has made film after film of brutal, gut-punching morality, and her latest is no exception. If it lacks some of the of the delicacy of BROTHERS or AFTER THE WEDDING, IN A BETTER WORLD can't be faulted for not swinging for the fences.
Bier is a true moralist, and this story of responsibility and revenge is riveting from the word go. Divided between war-torn Africa and suburban Denmark, the story follows a good, good man and his family through hair-trigger decisions about how best to navigated a tricky world with grace and humanity intact.
While not subtle, there is a kind of beauty in the way the tale unfolds, and you probably won't be sitting back in you seat for much of the ride.
This review of In a Better World (2010) was written by Vitria W on 22 Mar 2011.
In a Better World has generally received very positive reviews.
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