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I really loved "A Man Called Ove" but... (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/movies@piefed.social

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/45663768

The book was phenomenal of course. However the American movie version ("Otto") while all the cast nailed it, really seemed like a long ad for Chevy, which irked me.

Not to mention their hypertruck or whatever at the end was OUTLANDISHLY hideous. One of the worst looking vehicles ever besides the cyber dumpster.

I have not seen the other version of the film.

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[–] rhythmisaprancer@piefed.social 4 points 3 months ago

I visited my folks several years ago (2018?) and brought some books with me for my Dad to read, and he presented me with this book. He got pretty emotional describing it. After reading it, it was the first time I realized that my Dad was struggling. It was a great book, but will forever be tied to my understanding of Dad's mental health. He isn't Ove, but Mom has had a physical decline and he is similarly non social and has difficulty asking for help. Haven't been able to watch the movie.

[–] GissaMittJobb@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

I recommend the original Swedish movie, it's quite good.

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago

I thought the movie was great. I don’t have an issue with product placement and if I recall wasn’t Otto teaching someone how to drive?