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.
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... [More]
Starring: Rolf Lassgard, Helena Bergstrom, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Roor
Director: Colin Nutley
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Reviews for Under the Sun
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A very simple, very mild romance but a nice one. Full Review |
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This charmingly low-key Swedish comedy is handsomely filmed and cleverly put together.
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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. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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Brilliantly acted, achingly affecting and superbly photographed, Under the Sun is everything you'd want from a great love story. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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What's most surprising -- and enjoyable -- is Under the Sun's earnestness and simplicity. Full Review |
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Not much happens in Under the Sun, nor does it need to. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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A charming, finely nuanced romance. Full Review |
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