Oslo

POSITIVES…

  • As an intellectual political historical thriller, this is such a relevant film to see when considering current events.

  • Premise revolves around several meetings that will literally change the world, and this movie captures that importance in full effect. 

  • Part of the entertainment in watching this are the twists and turns on where the narrative takes this story to. 

  • Tonal shifts that will throw you on a loop is perfectly demonstrated by a scene about telling jokes and eating waffles. 

  • That “Declaration Of Principles” montage. 

  • Introduction of Uri Savir is an amazing turning point. 

  • Then the introduction of Joel Singer is also another huge game changer. 

  • For a movie that’s primarily people talking or yelling at each other, this still manages to be quite the gripping story to watch. 

  • Ensemble cast is amazing, and includes Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Salim Dau, Jeff Wilbusch, Waleed Zuaiter, Doval'e Glickman, Igal Naor, plus more. 

  • Appreciated how this film demonstrates the power of diplomacy. 

  • “Garbage and Taxes is what a government does.”

NEGATIVES…

  • Not exactly the most blockbusters of movies. 

  • It’s basically a talking heads film, which is not for everybody. 

  • Plot shortcuts. Didn’t appreciate them, but I do understand the need for them. 

  • Felt like it kept us in the dark at times, for scenes that I expected to be privy to.

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Oslo - watched it on HBO MAX