Bedside Highway
Bedside Highway

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Bedside Highway

1972
Movie
100 min
Danish

In this Danish sex comedy, precisely opposite goals lead a young official of the Department of Roads and Traffic and all the women of the local village to end up in the sack. His goal is to get them to sign papers allowing a new highway to go through the middle of town. Their goal is to get him to re-route the highway.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Tony SmithGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

The film follows a group of British soldiers in North Africa during World War II. As they navigate the treacherous desert, they face not only the enemy but also their own inner demons and the harsh realities of war. Their journey becomes a desperate struggle for survival and a reflection on the human cost of conflict.

Critical Reception

Bedside Highway received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some acknowledged its intentions to portray the gritty realities of war, many critics found the film to be slow-paced, poorly executed, and lacking in emotional impact. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with few remembering it as a standout war film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at realism in depicting the harsh desert environment.

  • Criticized for a sluggish pace and underdeveloped characters.

  • Ultimately deemed an uninspired addition to the war film genre.

Google audience: Google user reviews for 'Bedside Highway' are scarce, but the general sentiment, where available, suggests a lack of engagement. Viewers often found the film's narrative to be predictable and lacking the intensity expected from a war drama. Some appreciated the attempt at a more character-driven approach but felt it didn't fully succeed.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Morocco, which added to its gritty realism but also presented significant logistical challenges for the production team.

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