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Headhunters (2011)

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Summary: Intense and entertaining thriller packed with twists and based on award winning mystery writer Jo Nesbo's novel, Headhunters' stars Aksel Hennie (Max Manus) as an elite headhunter who finances his lavish lifestyle by stealing art from his own clients. (tiff.net)
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AKA: Hodejegerne
Country: Norway
Directed By: Morten Tyldum
More information at the Internet Movie Database
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na Sondergaard
70
T6
na WalkenRoll
82
T8
na fizban
60
T4
na RapeyVessey
83
T10
Finally, a massively critically acclaimed film that I enjoyed! Although the story takes a back seat, "Headhunters" more than makes up for it by being ridiculously fun and entertaining, sporting some amazing action scenes and a fantastic lead performance by Aksel Hennie. Strangely enough, especially for this genre, it isn't particularly violent (apart from one scene, which is very much so), the humor works and there's no CGI to be found. The toilet scene is hilariously disgusting. See it. Now.
na Whiggles
8
T8
na bkam
83
T9
na catfingers
71
T6
na Cahadras1
80
T6
na MinuteMaker
83
T6
Almost a screwball comedy that just happens to revolve around theft & murder. The plot moves so fast that you barely have time to notice when it steps the wrong side of contrived - great fun.
na oucho
80
T5
na The Goat
81
T8
na burkayadalig
79
T6
very well directed thriller, there are some plot holes and WTF moments but overall very engaging
na evrana
92
T10
Watched it in Boston Independent Film Festival. This one surprised me more and more with every passing minute. It started as an above average thriller, but then turned out to be an extremely sophisticated Checkov story, where every detail counts. Aksel Hennie is a mind-blowing actor. There are two scenes in this move that I will never forget (unflinching eye and hair cutting scenes) which I can say only for a handful of films.
na Wezzo
95
T10
Far more compelling and intense than I ever anticipated; one of the most exciting moviegoing experiences I've had
na xaninof
73
T6
na Choni
97
T10
na Ezp
78
T7
na SirRobbie
60
T3
na jimbeam
70
T1
na Kiddo
62
T3
na nickwin_dk
85
T8
na Tavington
79
T7
na calinki
70
T4
na Gideon
2
T6
na zombieman
76
T7
na electriccafe
55
T3
na manikoala
78
T7
na lennard
80
T7
na moses
70
T8
na Nelourir
75
T7
na mandy
8
T9
This violent, implausible and darkly humorous thriller is highly entertaining. I was left never knowing where the plot would go next but found the outcome satisfying.
na steakel
80
T7
na cambelboy
71
T6
na Estutmirleid
72
T8
na Jorg
2
T6
na rosvall
60
T6
Weirdest norwegian film i've ever seen.
na Ali_V.
80
T7
na mvsilva
80
T6
na alix
94
T10
na Blair
84
T7
na funndude
85
T8
na pisser
80
T9
na Chukkamans
80
T7
na Jos
54
T1
na zevel6
65
T8
na krf7
70
T6
na Kojiless
75
T7
Headhunters: starring Jamie Lannister and Steve Buscemi's eyes. The story is over-the-top, and some of the main character's decisions are undeniably questionable, but the ride is never boring. That, and it teaches us that murder is actually quite easy to get away with in Norway.
na bolivar
68
T5
endless of unlikely events pile on top of clichés. somehow I found myself enjoying the absurdities in a surely unintended way for a few minutes somewhere in the middle, but by the end of it I was getting nauseated.
na TrixRabbi
87
T9
na RandallODim
89
T9
This movie is all about coming to terms with having a small penis.
na wokhedinn
70
T7
The first act is a dry suspense flick, the second act a sardonic comedy, the third act a moving character study. Headhunters' brilliant script sets the tables for a great movie that changes directions fluidly and sets itself up flawlessly in spite of a few expository rants and the occasional plot hole.
na Vedgie
80
T8
na barisius
78
T6
na IrishCassidy
65
T5
na Sunsplitter
44
T4
na Brablay
100
T9
na nrm5
45
T2
na SunMonkey
75
T5
na Amember
9
T8
na manil.c89
85
T8
na Meta Critic
72
T8
na LouisMazzini
77
T7
na ozdemibr
80
T7
na stojke.igor
25
T3
na chrobo
95
T10
na pinematr
80
T9
na mariand
80
T8
na x@nder
67
T6
na SlantMag
10
T1
"Given how insubstantial Headhunters is, stopping us from thinking critically may have been the point." - Calum Marsh
na Ariaz
69
T5
na SirEvo
85
T9
na dbentien
70
T7
na Lexern
77
T5
na Charlie
70
T6
na Paddy
75
T5
na filmcricket
78
T9
na CajoleJuice
75
T5
A totally ridiculous movie that doesn't really work as a drama -- even though it tries hard at times -- but manages to be both tense and hilarious.
na IMDBpredict
75
T8
na lojze
53
T6
na kark
68
T9
na Kianoto
69
T6
na ChrisPalm
78
T8
na Toddaman
63
T4
na kelvin1234
67
T2
na Mr T
70
T3
na Suldrup
65
T6
na darthfrede
60
T4
na cmpax
65
T4
na arandur
68
T7
Surukleyici aksiyon-cinayet filmi.
na creck
70
T6
na klanc11
59
T4
na toro913
64
T6
na tuddy
74
T5
na Obdurate
85
T8
One of those movies that coast on by, and maybe you might stop afterwards and think about some of the things that don't make sense (or maybe you won't). But who cares! It's slick, polished, acted and directed well... and most importantly, it's just a lot of fun.
na filmguy
80
T9
Tarantino meets Guy Ritchie and then some. That would sum it up! A bit too exaggerated at times so it could have been even better if they tried to keep to plot even smarter. Nevertheless one of the most interesting movies of the year.
na roonay3k
76
T9
Best norwegian film I have watched!
na Piglet
63
T4
na oisteing
81
T9
na seipen
63
T4
na vinneren
71
T6
na filmkjell
73
T8
na imdb
79
T10
na Frink
66
T6
na Melveis
5
T6
na JohnSandwich
70
T7
Really slick and well-made, but also not all that engaging and with a rushed and unlikely ending. But yeah, competently directed and acted, especially by Hennie (however annoying and omnipresent he may be). A pretty good time.
na Rufflesack
50
T5
It's not bad, it really isn't, but unfortunately - while the frantic pace of the plot and the placement of the twists tickled my love for a compelling narrative - some of it just doesn't make sense. I won't say anything here, due to spoilers, but the "villain's" motivation on the small scale remains foggily incomprehensible at best. Slick, well-made, well-acted, all-around entertaining, but it's been hyped a little past its capabilities.
na Idolet
4
T7
na frederic_g54
87
T9
This film is crazy and all kinds of awesome, like a Norwegian heist film meets "The Fugitive" on steroids. Must've been gruesome for the lead actor but the narrative arc he's subjected to made it worth my while. The pacing is flawless and direction assured, all in all, highly enjoyable. I should note I was asked to join someone at the last minute, unaware of the plot or cast, like a person taking a leap into the unknown whose outcome is uncertain. I believe this is how you should see this film.
na jesperhp
77
T8
na max
96
T10
na nuked
5
T2
na dresdres
65
T3
na KMcNeil
65
T7
na KCR
43
T9
na KasperL
70
T7
You won't have much time to think about how ludicrous it all is because this constantly entertaining thriller never slows down. Hennie commands your attention, contrasting starkly with a wooden Waldau.
na Ofterdingen
72
T8
na bentien
70
T7
na OzGrenouille
78
T5
na kangadoodoo
60
T6
na las
80
T7
na dViper
80
T8
na tinysausage
64
T2
Slick, preposterous and highly entertaining thriller.
na filmaffinity
72
T8
na hajikarimi
91
T7
actually it was not an action!
na avgcrtckr
63
T6
na Henrik
65
T5
na Zozan
55
T6
na IMDb-byvotes
75
T7
na wohni
77
T7
na ofkoru
78
T6
na DePalma
75
T9
na chemical404
38
T3
Story is weak and often doesn't make any sense. All characters are unlikable. So what if production values are high and it looks like a Hollywood movie. Hollywood thrillers sucks anyway. There are some very graphic scenes, and some silly humor.
na Dobermann
58
T4
na zzzzxxxx
80
T10
na bmmello
79
T6
na Bunken
70
T7
To many comic relief elements ruins an otherwise great norwegian thriller!
na balseiros
70
T6
na markus92
5
T6
na Adam Voigt
55
T5
na hausdorff
50
T2
na wpp
80
T9
na yrguner
88
T7
na ajdm
75
T8
na korbenPL
55
T7
na tatarbey
95
T10
na Scarface
68
T5
na NELLY
67
T10
na igac.bl
7
T5
na Vegard
70
T6
na Liverpo__ole
75
T8
na FancyClown
68
T4
na pietias231
76
T6
na Seftref
35
T2
na burflok
68
T7
na NunMak
71
T6
na raquelmplima
70
T6
na Thorgall
76
T8
SMGs don't fire 5.56
Average Tier 6.48 from 157 Rankings rss