I have now seen three actors playing Wallander. Krister Henriksson, from the original TV series; Kenneth Branagh, from the BBC adaptation; and Rolf Lassgard, as seen in this film. In my opinion, that is the order in which they should be rated. Wallander is a middle-aged, tired cop who has given his life to his job and whose private life has suffered as a consequence. All three actors brought something of that character to the screen, but the most convincing, for me at least, was Krister Henriksson. The other two came close, but there was an 'actorly' aroma about their performances which I did not sense with him. They seemed more like old actors pretending to be old cops. Lassgard's mop of floppy hair seemed more suited to the former role than the latter. Branagh was fairly believable, but basically looked too young to carry off the persona of the weary, battered old cop. Krister Henriksson looked the part and he brought the role to life. For me, he is Wallander.
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Worst Wallander ever !
taelaakso24 February 2020
Many many steps behind
stensson26 June 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Stop making police movies in Sweden! We'll soon be ahead of the Americans, but not considering quality.
This is totally rubbish. I just read in the newspapers that the author of the novel this one is based upon, Henning Mankell, stopped a café from selling a Mankell cake. It would have been much better if he stopped this movie, but Mankell obviously is a man who is very, very fond of money, although pretending to be a radical.
After one hour and ten minutes the investigation of a little mass murder hasn't proceeded. When the murderer turns up and the rest is a parody of everything that thrillers used to be in high school minds 40 years ago. This is the most amateurish script I've seen in many years. Rolf Lassgård as the main character saves this from getting 1 out of 10.
This is totally rubbish. I just read in the newspapers that the author of the novel this one is based upon, Henning Mankell, stopped a café from selling a Mankell cake. It would have been much better if he stopped this movie, but Mankell obviously is a man who is very, very fond of money, although pretending to be a radical.
After one hour and ten minutes the investigation of a little mass murder hasn't proceeded. When the murderer turns up and the rest is a parody of everything that thrillers used to be in high school minds 40 years ago. This is the most amateurish script I've seen in many years. Rolf Lassgård as the main character saves this from getting 1 out of 10.
Best movie in years
TriumfThye-114 August 2005
"Steget Efter" is simply a great movie. From the very beginning to the very end. A great script that keeps moving on and on, filmed in a way that leaves it all up to you to enjoy all the splendid details. And there are so many splendid details that is up to you to enjoy, because there is no dwelling or pointing out this is a movie for intelligent people. This is a "think for yourself" movie. The excellent acting by one of the greatest actors that walks the earth, Rolf Lassgård, left me with thoughts about the character for days and days. Alone the opening scene where his eyes told more than any American movie has ever told about the ugliness of a crime scene. Thousands of small things in this great movie fills you with thoughts to explore. The best movie I've seen in years - and a movie I'm going to watch again very soon. The soundtrack is great too, with it's fitting minimalism.
Unrequited love
Tweekums31 December 2010
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When three young people are found dead in the woods Kurt assumes colleague Karl Svedberg had to leave the scene because he was shocked by what he saw but when Karl is murdered it looks as if he may have had another reason for not wanting to be there. Initially this story follows the investigation of the murder of the three youngsters but it later becomes clear that if the police want to find out who did it they will have to find out why Karl was murdered. Karl may have served on the local police force for some time but few people really knew him; even Kurt, the man Karl described as his best friend. The killer constantly appears to be one step ahead of the police and even has surveillance footage of several police officers in intimate or compromising positions; including film of Kurt and Maja in bed together
as they hadn't been an item for several months he had clearly been watching them for a long time.
I'd seen this story before in the more recent series of English language episodes staring Kenneth Branagh in the title role but this was different enough not to have been spoilt by seeing another version. Rolf Lassgård is good in the role of Wallander. The action was gripping and at the end thought one of his close colleagues was really going to die, some people might think it was a cop out that this person survived but I was pleased, as I liked the character.
I'd seen this story before in the more recent series of English language episodes staring Kenneth Branagh in the title role but this was different enough not to have been spoilt by seeing another version. Rolf Lassgård is good in the role of Wallander. The action was gripping and at the end thought one of his close colleagues was really going to die, some people might think it was a cop out that this person survived but I was pleased, as I liked the character.
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