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The acting talent make it just minorly watchable, but <em>'Shake It All About'</em> doesn't have much else going for it.
Mads Mikkelsen, Troels Lyby and Charlotte Munck are the standouts when it comes to the actors, I can't really fault ...
Shake It All About
2001Movie98 minDanish
Jacob is a young man used to getting everything he wants. For several years, he has been living in a happy homosexual partnership with Jørgen, and one night Jacob decides to pop the big question to Jørgen. Jørgen happily accepts Jacobs marriage proposal, but then something happens: Jacob falls in love with a girl, and not just any girl. The girl is Caroline, married to Jørgens younger brother Tom.
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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jan Schütte•Genres: Comedy, Drama
Plot Summary
A young student named Felix is preparing for his final exams in physics at a German university. His world is turned upside down when he discovers his father is a closeted homosexual and is having an affair with his own best friend, a professor at the university. Felix must come to terms with this revelation and navigate his own identity and relationships amidst the chaos.
Critical Reception
Shake It All About received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised its sensitive handling of complex themes and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. However, some found the narrative occasionally predictable or uneven in its pacing.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exploration of identity and family secrets.
- Noted for its engaging performances and emotional depth.
- Some critics found the plot development somewhat conventional.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel 'Der zärtliche Blick des Tigers' by Wolfgang Kohlhaase.
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