The film of the book

[qatsi]

So, last night I went to see A Man Called Ove at Reading Film Theatre. Inevitably, there are some details that diverge from the book, which I read recently enough to remember, but in essence and spirit it is a faithful reproduction; I think I did the right thing in reading the book first. Ove's neighbour Parvaneh is perhaps less annoying, or more convincing, than in the book; whether she really understands what is going through Ove's head and whether her actions are motivated by it, remains enigmatic. I retain the reservations I have about some aspects of the story; on the other hand, it's hardly darker than the Brothers Grimm, and comedy is usually at the expense of someone. I overheard a couple of people finding the ending ambiguous - that much at least, is clearer in the book. There are a few films I'm interested in this season, and this was a good start.