Review of Toto the Hero (1991) by Tor M — 02 Feb 2013

Cool, interesting film. I liked the story. Like "The Double Life of Veronique" in many ways, but still very unique. Very nice casting for a well told story where we meet Thomas - or Toto - as a child, an adult and as an old man. It took me back to my own childhood as most of it setting is sat as Toto's young age. There are lots of timeskipping here. It's a puzzle, perfectly put togheter - maybe a bit to perfect - or easy if you'd like. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes funny. The slight hint of incest is not my cup of tea but it doesn't kill the story. A fascinating story for a - in many ways - perfect film. That ending can be described as perfect, or as horrible. For me it was very clever.

It surely will stay in your mind for a while and twist and grind. "What did that mean?" "Why did that happen?" I think I got it. Maybe? I hope so. Or do I? Not a full score since it never really gripped me or got me hooked enough - it lacked some entertainment value for me. It surely is fun, sad, interesting, original, complex, smart and poetic. So I guess it's absolutely worth a watch.