Review of Thale (2012) by Magnus S — 19 May 2013

Low budget, nordic fantasy tale. Take it for what it is.

This review of Thale (2012) was written by Magnus S on 19 May 2013.

Thale has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tor M (646) on 19 Feb 2013

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By Amy H (936) on 08 Mar 2013

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By Barry T (888) on 22 Dec 2013

This started off so so so well with a nice mix of humour and suspense. BUT half way through it seemed to veer off intoa new terrority…

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By Jennie Kermode (588) for Eye for Film (1,537) on 18 Aug 2013

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By John Anderson (1,358) for Variety (12,700) on 04 Apr 2013

A nutty Norwegian mashup of drollery, myth and jolts to the nervous system, Thale does a deft dance between grossout comedy and horror fantasy…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 30 Jul 2013

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