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Armed only with a bow and an ensemble of animal skins, Martin sets off into the forest in a misguided attempt to overcome his midlife crisis. A chance meeting with a fugitive named Musa leads to a twisted trip through the fjords with police, drug runners, and Martin's family not far behind. As an unlikely friendship develops and wildly original set-pieces unfold, Martin's quest for manhood leads to deep and hilariously uncomfortable realizations about the presumed masculine ideal.
A man escapes his unhappy life and stifling marriage by fleeing into the Norwegian wilderness. He seeks to embrace his primal instincts and live as a hunter, but his newfound freedom is quickly complicated by the arrival of a fugitive and his own estranged son.
Wild Men received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its dark humor, energetic performances, and unconventional premise. Some found the blend of absurd comedy and gritty action to be uneven, but overall it was seen as a unique and entertaining film.
Praised for its quirky sense of humor and energetic pacing.
Appreciated for the strong performances, especially from the lead actor.
Some viewers found the tonal shifts between comedy and drama jarring.
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The film's absurdist humor and wild premise have been compared to the Coen Brothers' style of filmmaking.
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"Martin" (Rasmus Bjerg) does a fine impersonation of a Viking chasing down a goat with a bow and arrow... Thing is, he's pretty useless and we quickly discover he's a fairly fair-weather hunter with a penchant for crisps and chocolate. Whil...