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Kongekabale (2004)
An OK, good movie - but not a masterpiece
"Kongekabale" is a good movie - solid handiwork, excellent actors, a catching and moving script, nicely produced, certainly a movie to enjoy. But don't expect a masterpiece.
Why not? Because crucial characters and plot elements simply do not convince.
The main character, the young journalist, is simply too naïve to have gone through his studies (including his trainee service) without realizing that people may have less honest motives for giving a journalist a hint. On top of that, he is the son of a former Secretary of Justice. At home, has he heard nothing of the less positive sides of politics? Another important character, the female politician, apparently has the power and energy to pursue the party presidency (expecting the seat as prime minister) at a time when her husband has been seriously mentally ill for months. Of course, politicians experience this kind of situation like everybody else - but for her to pursue the presidency in this situation - I do not believe it. Whether male or female, a politician would require a solid amount of back-up in that situation - and for that kind of job.
I quite liked the movie, but still, I was disappointed as many have sung its praise in Denmark, and it did not live up to this praise.
But still, enjoy it, it's as good movie and it's better than quite a lot of other mainstream movies.