Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Prime Time
Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Prime Time

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Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Prime Time

2012
Movie
93 min
Swedish

It is Midsummer's Eve and ten people are on a deserted castle for a TV recording. The next morning the program leader is shot dead. Kvällspressens Annika Bengtzon a mandate to monitor the murder, but she soon learns that her best friend Anne Snapphane is one of the ten suspects. When the police released all one after another - all except Anne - it becomes personal for Bengtzon who will do anything to exonerate her friend.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Agneta Fagerström-OlssonGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Investigative journalist Annika Bengtzon is drawn into a dangerous world of espionage and terrorism when a bomb explodes during a political summit. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a complex web of secrets that put her own life at risk. Annika must race against time to expose the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received for its suspenseful plot and the strong lead performance by Malin Crépin. Critics praised its ability to blend a personal story with high-stakes thriller elements, though some found the pacing inconsistent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and Malin Crépin's compelling portrayal of Annika Bengtzon.

  • The plot was seen as intricate, with a good balance of investigative journalism and thrilling action.

  • Some reviews noted that certain plot points could be predictable or slightly convoluted.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Annika Bengtzon is a fictional character created by Swedish crime writer Liza Marklund, and the film is based on her novel 'Prime Time'.

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