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Under the Sun (2001)

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Reviews Counted:34

Fresh:25

Rotten:9

Average Rating:6.5/10

Consensus: A modest and touching story about first love.

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Aug 3, 2001 Limited

Synopsis: Set in the Swedish countryside in 1956, UNDER THE SUN is the tale of a lonesome middle-aged farmer, Olef (Rolf Lassgard). He has one friend, Erik (Johan Widerberg) who helps him with some of the... Set in the Swedish countryside in 1956, UNDER THE SUN is the tale of a lonesome middle-aged farmer, Olef (Rolf Lassgard). He has one friend, Erik (Johan Widerberg) who helps him with some of the work on the farm, but for the most part he lives a solitary life. That is, until he decides to hire a housekeeper. The gorgeous blond, Ellen (Helena Bergstrom), who shows up to take the position sweeps him off his feet. Although an inevitable love triangle develops between Rolf, Ellen, and the jealous Erik, UNDER THE SUN keeps its focus on the beautiful rural landscape and maintains a light and joyous mood. [More]

Starring: Rolf Lassgard, Helena Bergstrom, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Roor

Starring: Rolf Lassgard, Helena Bergstrom, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Roor, Linda Ulvaeus, Jonas Falk

Director: Colin Nutley

Director: Colin Nutley
Screenwriter: Johanna Hald, David Neal, Colin Nutley

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04/25/03
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A very simple, very mild romance but a nice one.

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03/25/03
Joshua Tanzer
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This charmingly low-key Swedish comedy is handsomely filmed and cleverly put together.

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Dan Lybarger
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Kansas City Star
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08/03/02
Adam Nayman
Adam Nayman
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Under The Sun is a decent, polished and rather coy romantic indulgence, just the kind of thing for people who like the idea of the farm but can't abide the dirt.

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07/26/02
Geoff Pevere
Geoff Pevere
Toronto Star
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Under the Sun succeeds in direct proportion to one's ability to fall in sync with its tentative pace and low-keyed mood.

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03/14/02
Richard C. Walls
Richard C. Walls
Orlando Weekly

It's like an Ingmar Bergman parody of what used to be racy about Swedish cinema -- sexy and sentimental and absolutely gorgeous to look at.

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03/14/02
Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel

Brilliantly acted, achingly affecting and superbly photographed, Under the Sun is everything you'd want from a great love story.

Full Review Source: Kansas City Star | comment Comment
01/04/02
Robert W. Butler
Robert W. Butler
Kansas City Star
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While the title calls to mind the quote that there's nothing new under the sun, it also indicates the creakiness and cliches buried in the film.

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12/21/01
Ted Murphy
Ted Murphy
Baseline.Hollywood.com

What's most surprising -- and enjoyable -- is Under the Sun's earnestness and simplicity.

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11/08/01
Gary Dowell
Gary Dowell
Dallas Morning News
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Not much happens in Under the Sun, nor does it need to.

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10/28/01
Moira MacDonald
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times

If there was a subtle, truthful way to tell the sappy story of Under the Sun, the director Colin Nutley was unable to find it.

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10/22/01
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

A charming, finely nuanced romance.

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10/19/01
Edward Guthmann
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