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Nobel's Last Will
While covering the annual Nobel Banquet for tabloid Kvällspressen, crime reporter Annika Bengtzon witnesses a spectacular murder right in front of her. Two people are shot, one of them the controversial Laureate in Medicine, Aaron Wiesel. Annika is the key witness and is bound by the police not to disclose anything she has seen. A terrorist group with connections to the Middle East quickly admits responsibility for the murder. International press is all over the story, as are the police.
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Plot Summary
When the Nobel Peace Prize is stolen, a detective is brought in to investigate the theft and the mysterious circumstances surrounding it. The investigation quickly uncovers a complex web of international intrigue and personal vendettas, revealing that the theft might be connected to a much larger conspiracy. The detective must race against time to recover the prize and prevent further catastrophic events.
Critical Reception
Nobel's Last Will received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its suspenseful plot and solid performances, while others found it to be somewhat predictable and lacking originality. The film performed moderately at the box office in its native Norway.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a serviceable crime thriller with a reasonably engaging mystery.
Performances are generally competent, though the plot can feel somewhat formulaic.
Pacing is decent, keeping the audience invested in the unfolding events.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Norwegian author Bjørn Soknes.
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