New Danish Bullying Film Called Harsh and Divides Critics

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"Over the Line" is praised for its important subject matter, but is criticized by the country's reviewers for its lack of nuance.

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The new Danish film tackles a serious subject, but the critics are far from agreeing on the result. The film’s lack of nuance in particular has drawn criticism. The new Danish film “Over Stregen” has received a mixed reception from a number of the country’s critics ahead of its premiere on Thursday. The critics at the cultural media Soundvenue and Børsen find reason to give […] The article: New Danish bullying film divides the waters: Gets both …

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The new Danish bullying drama “Over Stregen” is based on real events and features excellent acting. But the adults are portrayed so bluntly that the story loses some of its credibility. That’s why it only gets three stars.

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Danish youth film about bullying succeeds in showing that light can be found in the darkest moments. But "Over the Line" doesn't capture the anatomy of evil like "Zappa" or Swedish "Ondskab"