The Green Butchers

2004

The Green Butchers

Critics Consensus

The Green Butchers isn't exactly grade A, but this dark comedy carves some genuinely satisfying moments out of a story that finds genuine emotion in a gory premise.

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Movie Info

This black comedy from Denmark involves the exploits of Bjarne and Svend, two friends who go into the meat-cutting business together only to see their venture fail miserably. But when Svend starts experimenting with a strange new culinary concoction, business picks up -- but they find that getting ahold of their "secret ingredient" will be more of a challenge than they thought.

Cast

Nikolaj Lie Kaas
as Bjarne/Eigil
Mads Mikkelsen
as Svend
Line Kruse
as Astrid
Nicolas Bro
as Hus Hans
Aksel Erhardtsen
as Reverend Villumsen
Aksel Erhardsen
Bodil Jørgensen
as Tina
Ole Thestrup
as Holger
Lily Weiding
as Ms. Juhl
Camilla Bendix
as Egil's Date
Jakob Cedergren
as Food Controler
Kristian Halken
as Food Controler
Tomas Villum Jensen
as Craftsman
Jeppe Kaas
as Musician
Henning Lajer
as Customer
Peter Lambert
as Craftsman
Hanne Lovendahl
as Customer (uncredited)
Andre Lundemann
as Customer
Mia Lyhne
as Journalist
Christina Meyer
as Customer
Laura Meyer
as Customer
Sofia Meyer
as Customer
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Audience Reviews for The Green Butchers

  • Dec 06, 2010
    The second out of three films directed by Danish Anders Thomas Jensen and my second favourite after ADAM'S APPLES. Equally dark, equally funny, equally unlikeable-yet-somehow-likeable characters (this time its two butchers butchering acquaintances to keep the business open). The plot is just as wonky as his other films, just slightly less unexpected. But thats a minor quibble, like comparing pigs to pigs when you love pigs. Just watch and enjoy, it's way past time the man directed another one.
    Lesley N Super Reviewer
  • Nov 06, 2007
    This is a huge surprise. I have to say that I believe this might be the first Danish film I've ever seen in my life. I'll be looking for more. A beautiful mix of dark comedy and the seriously elevating power of love. In the end, this is less a comedy than it is a moving portrayal of forgiveness in the wake of tragedy. Just a fascinating mix. I can't even think of a film, off the top of my head, where such an emotional blend is achieved in such an interesting way. Flixsters, this is a must-see.<p>NB: If you do watch this, be prepared to deploy a healthy willing suspension of disbelief.
    Lanning : Super Reviewer
  • May 22, 2007
    Best foreign movie around. Even though it was in another language, I laughed the whole time. Sven Sveat!
    Curtis L Super Reviewer
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