Jackpot Review
By Rich Cline
As he recounts the story, Solor keeps stopping him when things begin to sound fishy, such as the involvement of a local gangster (Andersson). But the more we get to know the characters, the funnier the film gets. These guys are such chuckleheads that it's not surprising when things start to go downhill very quickly. And following Oscar into the increasing chaos is both amusing and outrageously nasty.
Hellum is terrific as a nice guy caught up in an unimaginable series of events that take one surreal twist after another. And writer-director Martens packs the film with continual sight gags and comical character details that make these guys both likeable and terrifying. Oscar's three colleagues are simply hilarious, as greed makes them turn on each other in random ways. And the script is especially well constructed, cleverly keeping us guessing about what might happen next.There are a couple of plot points that stretch credibility to the breaking point, but then this is a story about the way pure chance can change your life in ways you could never begin to expect. It's also an entertaining combination of comedy and thriller that makes us laugh one instant and cringe the next. And right to the very end, the story keeps twisting and turning, leading to a conclusion that's both corny and hugely satisfying.PICS: http://twitchfilm.com/news/ArmeRiddere.jpg http://www.norway.org/FileCache/Global/SiteFolders/webnew/jackpotnett.jpg/width_650.height_300.mode_FillAreaWithCrop.pos_Default.color_White.jpg http://www.theartsdesk.com/sites/default/files/images/stories/FILM/Jackpot-620x349.jpg
Facts and Figures
Year: 2011
Run time: 90 mins
In Theaters: Friday 27th June 2014
Box Office USA: $806
Distributed by: Music Box Films
Production compaines: Vikings Film
Reviews
Contactmusic.com: 4 / 5
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%
Fresh: 22 Rotten: 13
IMDB: 6.6 / 10
Cast & Crew
Director: Magnus Martens
Producer: Are Heidenstrom, Martin Sundland
Screenwriter: Magnus Martens
Starring: Sachiin Joshi as Francis, Sunny Leone as Maya, Bharat Niwas as Anthony D'Souza, Naseeruddin Shah as Boss, Melissa Makeup as Foreigner 1
Also starring: Kyrre Hellum, Peter Andersson