Pistolklubben
Pistolklubben

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Pistolklubben

1987
Movie
20 min
English

The lonely boy Rune at the egg packing house has trouble being accepted by the cool guys at the local rock club, because he copies the others instead of inventing his own identity. The solution comes when he takes the gun in his hand.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Stig AspelinGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of eccentric individuals forms a pistol club with ambitions far beyond mere sport shooting. As their misguided attempts at a criminal lifestyle escalate, their ineptitude leads to a series of increasingly absurd and comical situations. The film follows their chaotic journey as they try to navigate the underworld while grappling with their own ineptitude and internal conflicts.

Critical Reception

Pistolklubben was a moderate success in Sweden, appealing to audiences with its slapstick humor and quirky characters. While not critically acclaimed for its artistic merit, it was generally viewed as an entertaining and lighthearted comedy that offered escapism. Its cult following grew over the years due to its unique brand of humor and memorable performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and often absurd sense of humor.

  • Appreciated for its energetic ensemble cast and their comedic timing.

  • Some found the plot to be thin, but the character interactions carried the film.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's quirky and silly nature, with many finding the characters memorable and the comedic situations highly entertaining, despite some acknowledging a lack of narrative depth.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Swedish comedies in the late 1980s that relied heavily on character-driven humor and slightly surreal situations.

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