Review of Oslo, August 31st (2011) by Robyn N — 08 Aug 2013

Wonderful minimalist piece on the solitude of individuals.

This review of Oslo, August 31st (2011) was written by Robyn N on 08 Aug 2013.

Oslo, August 31st has generally received very positive reviews.

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Highly artistic and studied examination of addiction, depression, damage and alienation which takes place in one day…

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By Mikael H (65) on 07 Jun 2013

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By Cole J (77) on 11 Dec 2012

(December 2012) Seems very real (acting is very believable, the story realistic, and the night very memorable) but the ending is so predictable…

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By Michael Z (241) on 09 Dec 2013

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By Nicolas B (279) on 18 Apr 2015

Oslo, August 31st is a painful depiction of drug addiction and a troubled man battling his personal demons that feels like something Truffaut…

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By Juli N (550) on 14 Jun 2014

The film is so painfully authentic, hopeless and depressing that I DON'T recommend it to those who suffer from depression themselves…

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By Lawrence G (152) on 08 Jan 2013

A sad, unabashed look at addiction, this film is actually more about depression and the dark void that some attempt to fill through escapism…

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By Edgar C (1,352) on 30 Dec 2013

If someone wants to destroy himself, society should allow him to do so…

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