Headhunters (2012)
Headhunters (2012)
In Theaters : April 27, 2012
MPAA Rating : R (for for bloody violence including some grisly images, strong sexual content and nudity)
Genres : Crime, Thriller, Action/Adventure, Adaptation, Foreign
Director : Morten Tyldum
Writers : Lars Gudmestad, Ulf Ryberg..
Stars: Aksel Hennie, Synnøve Macody Lund, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau..
Run Time : 1 hour 40 minutes
Distributors : Magnolia Pictures
Also Known As : Headhunters Hodejegerne
Production Status : Released
Produced In : Norway
Storyline :
Roger Brown works as one of the most powerful headhunters in Norway. To support his extravagant lifestyle, he is also an art thief, which he does in cahoots with his friend, the gun toting Ove Kjikerud. They replace the originals with forgeries, which go undetected at least until the trail back to them goes cold. His outward bravado, based primarily on building upon reputation, masks his insecurities, especially in his short physical stature. He feels he needs that confident demeanor and wealth to get what he wants, including his trophy wife, art gallery owner Diana Brown. However, he almost seems to like the thought of what Diana represents more than Diana herself. As such, he has a mistress on the side named Lotte. The issue of having a baby - Diana wants to get pregnant while Roger doesn't want her to - is another bone of contention in their marriage. The two sides of Roger's professional life intersect when Diana introduces him to Clas Greve.
User Reviews :
Headhunters, based on Jo Nesbo's novel of the same, lived up to all my expectations - even though I am not very keen on thrillers in general. It all started out fairly interesting, although I quickly started to dislike the main character, Roger Brown. His snobbish, very self-confident attitude just put me off. However, to support his lavish lifestyle, he steals art to afford everything for his beloved wife and it all ends in a captivating battle of survival. Soon, he is chased by his rival, Clas Greve, and it seems to be an absolutely hopeless escape as Greve is always just a few steps behind. First, I attended the movie with close attention. But in the end, I didn't even dare to breath properly. A highly-recommended, although too bloody, high-quality thriller for everybody!
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