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**_Quirky and amusing spoof of the metal subculture in northern Europe_** An extreme metal band in rural Finland gets word that they might play at a festival in Norway. But they first have to compose an original song and perform a local ...
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Heavy Trip
2018
Movie
92 min
Finnish
Turo is stuck in a small village and the best thing in his life is being the lead vocalist for the amateur metal band Impaled Rektum. He and his bandmates have practiced for 12 years without playing a single gig. The guys get a surprise visitor from Norway -- the promoter for a huge heavy metal music festival -- and decide it's now or never. They steal a van, a corpse, and even a new drummer to make their dreams a reality.
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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Google Users84%
Director: Jalmari Helander•Genres: Comedy, Music
Plot Summary
In this Finnish comedy, a socially awkward metalhead's dream of playing at a Norwegian music festival is jeopardized when his band's van breaks down. To reach their gig, they must steal a new one and embark on a chaotic journey across the border, facing dead Sami, Russian mobsters, and the Norwegian police.
Critical Reception
Heavy Trip was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its unique premise, humor, and energetic execution. It's often praised as a fun, over-the-top, and surprisingly heartfelt rock-and-roll comedy with a distinct Finnish sensibility.
What Reviewers Say
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly charming heavy metal comedy.
Features a unique blend of humor, music, and absurd situations.
Praised for its energetic performances and over-the-top plot.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a fun and hilarious ride, appreciating its unique concept and the blend of comedy with metal music. Many enjoyed the over-the-top adventure and the unexpected heart of the story.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Jalmari Helander, is also known for directing the critically acclaimed action film 'Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale'.
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