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Border

Border

2018
Romance, Drama
1h 50m
After a customs officer develops a strange attraction to the suspect she's investigating, the case's revelations soon call into question her entire existence. (imdb)

Directed by:

Ali Abbasi

Screenwriter:

John Ajvide Lindqvist, Ali Abbasi, Isabella Eklöf

Starring:

Ann Petrén, Sten Ljunggren, Eero Milonoff, Natalie Minnevik, Viktor Åkerblom, Eva Melander, Andreas Kundler, Robert Enckell, Rakel Wärmländer, Jörgen Thorsson, Joakim Olsson, Matti Boustedt

Genres:

Romance, Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Fantasy

AKA:

Gräns

Countries:

Denmark, Sweden

Languages:

English, Swedish
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Border

2018
Romance, Drama
1h 50m
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Avg Percentile 53.74% from 665 total ratings
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Rated 27 Sep 2018
69
44th
Like LtROI this Lindqvist adaptation uses fantasy as a dark reflection of social problems & abandonment. Some intimate moments with an intruguing blend of tenderness, danger & even absurd comedy but mostly the drama left me weirdly cold. Maybe the fantasy felt odd without the context of adolescence or maybe the characters weren't quite fully-fledged. It's obvious this was a short story & felt underdeveloped even if they stayed admirably true to its ethos. Some inappropriate hilarity for Finns.
Rated 27 Sep 2018
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 23 Aug 2018
25
17th
You could say it's a quality film. You could also say it's pretty insufferable. The premise is interesting, and the investigation plot has real legs. Unfortunately those legs are kicked right out from under it, the film instead spends about 90% of its time exploring an absurd and not at all interesting relationship - I see the point, but there's zero heart to it. Absolutely no investment.
Rated 23 Aug 2018
amerigoamerigo
Rated 11 Sep 2019
86
90th
Grotesque and unsettling in a way that reminds one of classic body-horror like The Fly, but with a very prim, proper and restrained level of nuance that only Nordic directors seem to maintain. A very cool, heady modern fairy tale and while it's not exactly a pleasant watch, I'd recommend it. It says a lot about identity, xenophobia, nationalism, isolationism, vanity--a whole litany of acutely relevant real-world issues.
Rated 11 Sep 2019
staryarabbistaryarabbi
Rated 30 Jun 2019
70
56th
I liked the way it treats its "weird" characters. Instead of fetishizing their difference and making an unintended freak show --which is done by most of the "identity politics movies"-- out of them, Abbasi narrates a story of personal discovery, love, and loss. The distanced yet embracing and humanist gaze he offers enables the film to expose the viewer to the reality of these "different" beings, becoming an intervention into our senses and redefining what is normal, acceptable, or political.
Rated 30 Jun 2019
dumptruk4lifDumptruk4Lif
Rated 25 May 2019
93
86th
A movie that a much less subtle filmmaker, like Guillermo Del Toro, would have botched, and thank Jehovah it didn't turn out that way. Although I fear that somewhere down the line he will try to snatch it up and regurgitate it in his tacky aesthetic. But I really like this movie for how many different styles and genres it goes back and forth to while remaining cohesive and compelling. The performances and setting add greatly as well to pulling you into a mysterious and yet banal world.
Rated 25 May 2019
corbadCorbad
Rated 14 Feb 2019
60
31st
It's when it becomes a proper fairy tale, twisted and macabre, that the film finds its feet and pulls you in, and it's a shame this only happens two-thirds of the way into the story. Until then, the slow, meandering pace and lack of soundtrack is just uncomfortable, and much of the substance before the monstrous twist seems unnecessary.
Rated 14 Feb 2019
markjpMArkjp
Rated 13 Nov 2018
75
60th
"It's a small story," a colleague told me. And in a way, it actually is an intimate and slow moving movie. But try re-telling the plot to someone and you'll sound absolutely bonkers. It has all the trademarks of an Ajvide Lindquist story, but doesn't reach the lofty heights of "Let The Right One In"
Rated 13 Nov 2018
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 06 Oct 2018
75
72nd
I see identity politics as belonging primarily to the narcissistic unreality of the super consumer, and 'Gräns' did an excellent job of uncovering how fitting in to any world will always come with strings attached.
Rated 06 Oct 2018
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 06 Oct 2018
80
86th
A difficult movie to praise in any detail without giving too much away, but let's just say it's one of the more poignant character studies in recent memory.
Rated 06 Oct 2018
bofbof
Rated 15 Sep 2018
81
86th
"Border" is a story that's stuck with me for over 10 years, so I had some trepidation about seeing it on screen. But Abbasi's adaptation is beautiful, even if you know (or can spot a mile away) the twist. The sort of story that Hollywood would offer a simple resolution to, but remains low-key kitchen sink realistic. The obviousness of the twist almost becomes a strength; it's obvious the world is a mess, we just don't want to see it or have to take responsibility.
Rated 15 Sep 2018
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 18 Jun 2018
69
73rd
It's good, twisted fun. No more, no less. I'm not even trolling.
Rated 18 Jun 2018
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 25 Feb 2021
80
78th
Top badass moment? The beautiful fox’s tail; it’s just so… big and fluffy. (And for possibly the most half-arsed video on YouTube, check out “Why Foxes Have Bushy Tails – Red Fox Facts and Information”.) With it's stunning make-up and contender for the weirdest sex scene ever, this really is a pretty unique movie that it’s impossible to write much about without giving anything away. So I’ll just say this: eating maggots. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 25 Feb 2021
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 13 Feb 2020
69
33rd
Weirdest movie of 2019 imo~
Rated 13 Feb 2020
andaybandayb
Rated 21 Jun 2019
63
58th
gräns is quite hard to swallow, mostly because of the grim issues it touches, but also because of its visual language, and the way Abbasi reveals the plot. an interesting story and an original premise is somewhat wasted on a sub-par ending. weird and disturbing in multiple levels, gräns is definetely not for everyone.
Rated 21 Jun 2019
nil204nil204
Rated 19 Apr 2019
76
53rd
"Dünyaya atılmış tombul trollün, öfkeli olmaktan başka şansı yok gibidir.. ama tombul troll, çelişkileri olmadan nedir ki? Sadece hırpalanmış bir oyuncak ayı." derdi fatih özgüven, izlemiş olaydı.
Rated 19 Apr 2019
randorirandori
Rated 17 Apr 2019
75
67th
bu tarz kimligini kesfetme hikayelerini seviyorum. ama her olayin bir karaktere baglanmasi fazla hollywoodvari olmus. bir de otekilerin terore terorle mi cevap verelim tartismasi bayagi geliyor. yine de ozellikle ilk yarida atmosferi iyi ve akici / edit: isin asli manitamla koklasmali oynasima girdik bu eserde denk gelimimiz sonrasi. bunu onemsiyorum
Rated 17 Apr 2019
henrikHenrik
Rated 20 Feb 2019
70
57th
Extra points for originality, but the clearly tagged on and horribly mismatched investigation plot defuses an otherwise explosively deranged and beautiful, slow-burning character 'rebirth'.
Rated 20 Feb 2019
kasperlKasperL
Rated 31 Oct 2018
55
39th
Different, but not really up my alley. Admittedly, though, the scene on the ferry was priceless.
Rated 31 Oct 2018
leemarvinsleemarvins
Rated 01 Oct 2018
81
77th
A delightful mix of social realism, magical and mythological elements. Like "Let the Right one In" The Border sees fantastic elements rooted in normal, everyday life and social problems (like racism, bullying, segregation) as the real horror. The film went down a storm with local Helsinki audience laughing and crying "wtf" at unexpected scenes in equal measure.
Rated 01 Oct 2018
nmroshannmroshan
Rated 12 Sep 2024
85
74th
One of Ali Abbasi's good movies that is worth watching
Rated 12 Sep 2024
notitlenotitle
Rated 30 Mar 2023
82
79th
Absolutely amazing
Rated 30 Mar 2023
gokseltuzungokseltuzun
Rated 26 Feb 2023
81
54th
abbasi yapmış gerim gerim gerildik izlerken tertemiz film ve sinema
Rated 26 Feb 2023
darknightsDarkNights
Rated 19 Feb 2023
50
30th
Belle mise en scène, belle musique mais trop chiant, trop bizarre pour adhérer à cette romance trash.
Rated 19 Feb 2023
mrcinemaMr.Cinema
Rated 22 Apr 2022
64
62nd
Brilliant Make up, Admirable Acting and Dominate Directing!!!
Rated 22 Apr 2022
gabrielpGabriel_p
Rated 18 Feb 2022
75
56th
Went in knowing almost nothing, came out pleasantly surprised. Starts off a bit slow but never bores.
Rated 18 Feb 2022
addsAdds
Rated 30 Jan 2022
65
51st
If you've ever imagined the Geico Cavemen having sex this is totally for you.
Rated 30 Jan 2022
caspiancaspian
Rated 16 Sep 2021
90
87th
a masterful soft body horror allegory, in an unsettling intersection of norse mythology and queer trauma
Rated 16 Sep 2021
aalperraaaalperraa
Rated 20 Aug 2021
67
36th
Agustos 2021, Umraniye
Rated 20 Aug 2021
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 01 Jul 2021
80
72nd
Makes a lot of sense that this was originally written by Lindqvist. His ability to capture cruel humanity through portraying the Other as a supernatural being is as effective as it was in LTROI.
Rated 01 Jul 2021
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 02 Jun 2021
5
1st
güvenlik, havalimanı, koku, koku hassasiyeti, trol, isveç, SPOILER üstün koku alma özellikleri olan Tina havalimanında güvenlik olarak çalışır ve bir gün Vore ile tanışır. Vore ve Tina birbirlerine benzemektedir. Müstehcen, iğrenç, mide bulandırıcı
Rated 02 Jun 2021
kathryn71kathryn71
Rated 13 Jun 2020
92
86th
Loved this movie almost as much as "Let the Right One In," which was made by the same person. Same mystical quality.
Rated 13 Jun 2020
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 30 May 2020
77
64th
A methodically paced fantasy-thriller-romance (?) that knows exactly what its doing. The B-plot procedural seems like less love is given to it, until it doesn't. There isn't really anything else like this and it thrives in its weirdness.
Rated 30 May 2020
mandymandy
Rated 13 May 2020
7
73rd
A strange but rewarding watch.
Rated 13 May 2020
jehoferJehofer
Rated 13 Jan 2020
79
77th
Weird and disturbing in a very gentle way
Rated 13 Jan 2020
tipartipar
Rated 14 Oct 2019
60
68th
Challenging but watchable, some nice ideas here and there but not a Thriller, it takes some Thriller motives but that is all. And the plot outline, please, somebody rewrites that.
Rated 14 Oct 2019
sproostsproost
Rated 09 Oct 2019
75
79th
The great thing about this movie is how it's about an outcast with an interesting trait, until it's not and it takes a deep and daring dive into nordic folklore-fantasy but still holds the narrative and characters together. Guillermo Del Toro will probably buy and misunderstand this story and tack it up Hollywood-style real hard. Be in before him and watch this fascinating, beautifully acted oddball.
Rated 09 Oct 2019
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 07 Aug 2019
60
49th
Nice and strange fairy tale that makes the case for body fluids and self-discovery. Until the thriller subplot comes in and almost ruins it.
Rated 07 Aug 2019
jpotiijpotII
Rated 20 Jun 2019
27
19th
Câncer
Rated 20 Jun 2019
armilioArmilio
Rated 16 Jun 2019
68
52nd
(Spoiler ahead) - The troll thing made it original and interesting: best sex scene evah, a true climax. But besides that feels like a pretty standard scandinavian thriller.
Rated 16 Jun 2019
agasdusAgasdus
Rated 14 Jun 2019
69
54th
S
Rated 14 Jun 2019
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 13 Jun 2019
70
75th
Yeni yönetmen Ali Abbasi'nin ilk çıkış filmi. İlginç senaryosu ve ilginç karakterleri olan bir film. Konu pedofiliye kayıyor. Hikayenin sağlam olması ve cesur oyunculuklar filmi izlettiriyor. Makyajda harikalar yaratılmış. Filmin sonu kötü de bitse sevimli bir ikinci son da ilave edilmiş. Çirkin kadın yoktur. Güzel insan vardır.
Rated 13 Jun 2019
nuotionuotio
Rated 10 Jun 2019
60
68th
Refreshingly original film with an unique atmosphere and strong performances from Melander & Milonoff. It utilizes the Swedish nature beautifully and perhaps displays a different side than what foreigners have been used to. The script feels a bit rushed though; some things are left too vague while others (like the police investigation) feel forced. As a whole, it still feels very fresh and is definitely worth a watch for viewers looking for something different.
Rated 10 Jun 2019
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 09 Jun 2019
78
48th
B
Rated 09 Jun 2019
psimpsim
Rated 06 Jun 2019
74
43rd
A strange and dark Swedish fantasy story that can't be discussed in detail without giving too much away. Let's say I was glad that I had an empty seat next to me when I was watching this on a plane.
Rated 06 Jun 2019
mpythonMpython
Rated 24 May 2019
9
87th
Perdede, Kanyon.
Rated 24 May 2019
omerakOmerAk
Rated 08 May 2019
80
29th
I just watched the movie, the whole movie was ingeniously crafted. Slightly usage of CGI reminds me of Joon-ho Bong's Okja, 2017 and Reha Erdem's Jin, 2013.
Rated 08 May 2019
gatoquentegatoquente
Rated 12 Apr 2019
86
26th
My SCORING: 99-96=Great; 95-90=Very good; 89-85=Good; 84-80=So-so; 79-70=Boring; Below 70=Forget it.
Rated 12 Apr 2019
neonmanNeonman
Rated 29 Mar 2019
58
13th
Features ogres who can sniff out contraband falling in love, but just because the physicality of this couple is different for a romance film doesn't mean the rest is. Despite a genuinely shocking and unique sex scene, there's little else to praise about this surprisingly pedestrian and unadventurous romance tale.
Rated 29 Mar 2019
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 27 Feb 2019
70
38th
Novel spin on 'outsider' tropes covers similar ground to THE SHAPE OF WATER, though Abbasi's morbid fixation (even fetishisation) on the deliberately and hideously repellent for the first half makes this tough going; once the relationship between Melander and Milonoff stabilises(?), it becomes a haunting and quite powerful humanistic story, though the underdeveloped and extraneous sex crime subplot throws the movie off kilter at several key junctures. Certainly a unique and memorable experience.
Rated 27 Feb 2019
vassagoVassago
Rated 23 Feb 2019
80
81st
Genre-bending story telling.
Rated 23 Feb 2019
kavuKavu
Rated 20 Feb 2019
78
63rd
Not quite låt den rätte komma in, but still pretty strong work from the Swedes and Lindqvist.
Rated 20 Feb 2019
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 01 Feb 2019
3
41st
En trollpitt gör inte en tunn soppa smakfull. Skådisar och regissör gör sitt bästa för att trolla, men manuset är direkt svagt. Jag kunde intressera mig för huvudpersonens känsla av utanförskap, men hämndtemat gav en dålig eftersmak.
Rated 01 Feb 2019
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 27 Jan 2019
81
85th
Border (originally Gräns) was very strong story running film with powerful acting. I liked the realistic feet on a ground output. This flick belongs to same league with the unique, logic of their own Swedish fantasy stories. One of the writers was John Ajvide Lindqvist who wrote Let the Right One In (2008).
Rated 27 Jan 2019
docbenwaydocbenway
Rated 18 Jan 2019
88
87th
and this one's for you, merc
Rated 18 Jan 2019
anttirAnttiR
Rated 27 Oct 2018
84
48th
Touching moments, although lessons quite predictable. I liked the commentary about Swedish colonialism and eugenics program. Spreads stereotypes about Finnish people, but I am fine with that.
Rated 27 Oct 2018
bolivarbolivar
Rated 07 Oct 2018
75
75th
fascinating characters but the story sadly doesn't go all the way.
Rated 07 Oct 2018

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