Battle (2018)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 95 minuten
Country:
Norway
Directed by: Katarina Launing
Stars: Lisa Teige, Fabian Svegaard Tapia and Vebjørn Enger
IMDb score:
5,9 (4.860)
Releasedate: 28 September 2018
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Battle plot
Amalie is a young talented dancer who grows up in the West End, the wealthy part of Oslo. Unexpectedly, Amalie has to move to Stovner, a poor suburb of Oslo and the complete opposite of the West End. Desperately trying to maintain her West End image through a double life, Amalie becomes entangled in a web of secrets and lies. Then she meets hip-hop dancer Mikael from Stovner; his view of the world opens her eyes.
Actors and actresses
Amalie
Mikael
Aksel
Charlotte
Bashir
Birgitta
Bjørn
Vanessa
Josef
Elliot
Reviews & comments
BBarbie
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- 12893 messages
- 7675 votes
I would have liked to see the storylines about the social difference and Amalie's struggle with it given more prominence in the film. Currently, they—just like the romance, for that matter—are overshadowed by the dancing. I don't really know anything about that, but I do know that I've seen films with better hip-hop dance scenes not so long ago (Take the Lead and Step Up, both from 2006). The film's predictable ending is, in my opinion, the best part, but it's too little and too late. I wasn't impressed with the film.
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AnyaH
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- 435 messages
- 353 votes
Romantic dance film with a love story between rich and poor. Cinematography: inside a dance studio, a house, and dark dance scenes during "the battle." Outdoor shots of street life and subway travel. Music: swinging and rousing contemporary music. Cast: most of them dance very well, though unfortunately, I didn't think the lead actress was one of the strongest dancers.
Amalie lives in a wealthy neighborhood in Oslo and studies modern ballet. Due to her father's financial difficulties, they are forced to move to an apartment in a poorer neighborhood. There she meets street dancer Mikael, who teaches her to dance by instinct, without predetermined steps. The chemistry between Amalie and Mikael is very believable and beautiful to watch! Meanwhile, Amalie tries to keep her wealthy friends by living a double life. Of course, this eventually leads to a confrontation.
As befits a good teen movie, everything works out in the end! The story is thin, but nicely developed. It could have had a bit more depth. The film is now mainly carried by the music and the dance!
It's a shame, Netflix has English dubbing with a Dutch subtitle, because I think "double" translation leads to errors and mistakes. The Dutch subtitle often didn't match the spoken English text. I'm sure the English dubbing isn't without its flaws either! I would have preferred to see the film in Norwegian with a Dutch subtitle... But I don't think the film is special enough to warrant buying the DVD...
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Shadowed
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- 11421 messages
- 6719 votes
A clichéd dance film of Norwegian origin, in which we follow a protagonist who gets herself into enormous trouble with all sorts of foolish decisions. Battle also incorporates multiple dance styles, all of which are subsequently subverted by an overblown dose of drama that evokes little empathy. Fortunately, the concept is quite appealing, and the young cast members perform very well, but as a viewer, you miss a certain degree of fun and originality. Director Katarina Launing focuses more on the overall misery and thus forgets to adequately portray the entertainment of this world. Always a shortcoming in this kind of energetic setting.
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