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Åsa-Nisse på semester
Åsa-Nisse is visited by cousin Doris from the United States. Nisse, Klabbarparn and Doris will travel to Stockholm, but Nisse and Klabbarparn lose track of Doris, who get into a hands of a Casanova. Nisse and Klabbarparn instead ends up at the Nordic Museum, where Åsa-Nisse turns out to have unexpected qualities in the art of imitating a mannequin. After that they had found each other is Doris robbed and it leads to a wild brawl that it sparkles and sputters on.
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Plot Summary
Åsa-Nisse and his friend Klabbarparn decide to take a much-needed vacation. They travel to the coast, hoping for relaxation and adventure. However, their holiday is anything but peaceful as their usual knack for getting into trouble follows them, leading to a series of comical mishaps and misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
The film was a commercial success in Sweden, appealing to its target audience with its lighthearted comedy and familiar characters. Critical reception was generally positive for its comedic elements, though some noted its simplistic plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its slapstick humor and charming performances.
Seen as a typical lighthearted comedy of its era.
Appreciated for its portrayal of Swedish rural life and friendship.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that viewers enjoyed the film's simple humor and the enduring appeal of the Åsa-Nisse character, finding it a pleasant and entertaining watch.
Fun Fact
The character of Åsa-Nisse was originally created by cartoonist Stig Cederholm and first appeared in comics in 1938, making the film adaptations a significant part of the character's long-standing popularity in Sweden.
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