2019 * Not Rated * 1h 46m If you're looking for something a bit different, then give this one a shot. It's an offbeat little indie film with a great cast, smart writing, and wonderful scenery and cinematography. I'd never heard of this movie, but it stars Jenny Slate. If you're familiar with the film "Marcel The Shell" you'll instantly recognize her distinctive voice. Her performance here is just great.
Francis (Slate) is a struggling artist at a crossroads in her life. She lives with her parents and sister in a tiny NYC apartment. She's just broken up with her boyfriend, her parents announce they're getting divorced, and her sister is getting married. When her latest painting gets a less than great critique, she's about to give up painting. So she does the most logical thing one can do in this situation. She moves to northern Norway to a pseudo Viking community to help an artist paint a barn numerous shades of yellow!
While there she encounters a number of interesting characters including Haldor (Zach Galfinakis), who's the Viking Chief. The artist she's working for is a gruff, silent type and she's forced to live in a tiny trailer. It all makes for some unexpected adventures that I found hugely entertaining. If you like oddball humor, you're gonna love this one!
4 out of 5 stars
Currently streaming for free with your library card on Kanopy and Hoopla. Also on Tubi, Plex, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime, and Peacock.
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