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Force Majeure [Blu-ray]

Johannes Kuhnke (Actor), Ruben Östlund (Director) Rated:
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Format: Blu-ray
3.6 out of 5 stars 160 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Actors: Johannes Kuhnke
  • Directors: Ruben Östlund
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, Closed-captioned, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated:
    R
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  • Studio: Magnolia Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: February 10, 2015
  • Run Time: 119 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (160 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00Q2WGOAA
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,553 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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5.0 out of 5 starsA false sense of priority…
By Andrew Ellington VINE VOICE on March 26, 2015
Format: Blu-ray
I’m a good father. I know this. I don’t need anyone to tell me this for me to know it. I’m also not a perfect father. I know this. I don’t need anyone to tell me this for me to know it. Being a good father does not mean you are perfect. In fact, I’m going to tell you a story.

Two years ago, my family went on vacation. We rented a boat and we went out on the ocean and we looked for dolphins and we floored it head on into waves and we just had a great time…until something happened. The boat hit a swell and the whole front end was engulfed by the ocean. It looked, for a brief moment, like we were going to sink. My whole family was on this boat. My wife, my daughters, my father and mother. In a flash of panic, I did something wrong. I ran to the other end of the boat. I fled from the wave, leaving my wife and one of my daughters (who were seated near me) to get drenched completely.

No one died. It was false panic. The boat flooded and then quickly was…unflooded (not a word, I know) and everyone was safe and sound, and my daughter who was completely soaked thought the whole experience was fun.

Thankfully my wife laughed it off and didn’t make me feel awful about it.

‘Force Majeure’ tells the story of a family, Tomas and Ebba and their two children, on holiday in France. They are at a ski resort, taking on the slopes as a family. One day, at lunch, the family experiences a ‘contained avalanche’ that, for a brief moment, looks like it’s not so contained and is about to kill everyone. In a panic, Tomas flees. He grabs his phone off the table and books it out of there, leaving his wife and children behind.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsWhat would you do in an extreme situation?
By Robert Hayes on January 25, 2015
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As I continue to play catch-up on 2014 in time for the Oscars, I took the opportunity tonight to watch the Swedish film, FORCE MAJEURE. The second definition in the Oxford Dictionary for "force majeure" is "irresistible compulsion or greater force." While an obvious connection can be made to the avalanche which occurs in the film, and is a pivotal moment for the family at the center of the story, it also works as a metaphor for the husband's instinctual reaction towards it. Thematically, the film deals with issues like familial bonds, masculinity and control (or the lack thereof). This was a human drama, first and foremost, and I thought it did an excellent job at dealing with these questions. At the end of the day there aren't any concrete answers given, and while some might feel cheated, I thought it was very judicious of the filmmakers to leave things up for interpretation and just present the story as is. There were also a number of excellent scenes which neatly captured the discussion they seemed to be going for. Among them were a pair of scenes in which the wife recalls to friends (with her husband present) how things went down during the avalanche. The second of these was rather intense and just further indicated how much it affected both of them. Other elements which stood out to me was the use of Vivaldi's Summer movement from the "The Four Seasons" as a musical motif. Perhaps ironic considering the winter weather, I also thought it added to dramatic tension and created a sense of impending doom, i.e., an oncoming storm. The only downside I could really find were the two actors who played the children.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsThought-Provoking Look at the Forces That Destroy Relationships
By Eugene Chamson on February 17, 2015
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This well-crafted film is a fascinating exploration of the contours of a modern intimate relationship. The drama is subtle (not very much actually happens), but if you pay attention to the way the characters interact, you'll observe how partners behave and communicate in ways that erode the bonds of trust that hold their relationships together. It's an unflinching look at how a marriage can fall apart.

Because the characters are complex and realistic, and the dialog and interactions are subtle, what's actually going on is open to interpretation. What you see and what you think it means will likely be a reflection of your own gender stereotypes, attitudes, and beliefs about how to interact with a partner when differences arise. If you're open to it, the film is extremely thought-provoking, providing a wealth of insight for consideration.

That said, here's what I saw...

A young, affluent Swedish couple is on a skiing vacation with their kids. By all appearances, they have it all together: they are fit, attractive with two beautiful children. They seem to care for each other and their kids. But under the surface, all is not well.

She has an underlying mistrust and resentment of her husband for working too much and not paying enough attention to her and the family. We know this from a snide remark she makes to another hotel guest when they first check in.

For his part, he seems to be somewhat disconnected; going through the motions of a skiing vacation with his family because that is what is on his agenda right now. He is superficially present, but we see no real joy or passion in his interactions with his family or kids.

Then the key event comes....Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsForce Majeure: Wickedly Funny Swedish Comedy

Force Majeure" means something like "Act of God," superficially in reference to a controlled (and metaphorical) avalanche that goes out of control and seems to be... Read more

Published 10 days ago by Christine Whittington
4.0 out of 5 starsEntertainment that will stay with you

Thought provoking, hilarious and beautifully made

Published 1 month ago by Amanda L Murphy
4.0 out of 5 starsYou can run but you can't hide

To me, this was kind of a black comedy. A young couple with 2 small kids are on a ski vacation when they witness an avalanche very close to them. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Patrick
5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful scenery and complex and challenging story.

What an interesting film. At times, it had the truth of a documentary, the acting was so good. The issues it deals with are actually what fires the plot!! Read more

Published 1 month ago by Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsForce Majeure

A Swedish couple’s marriage is tested at a ski resort when the husband (Johannes Bah Kuhnke) abandons his family in panic when it appears that they are about to be engulfed by an... Read more

Published 1 month ago by David Bonesteel
4.0 out of 5 starsCompelling and bitterly funny family ski vacation

"Adult" in the best sense of the word - a thoughtful, intelligent and darkly funny observation of gender and parental expectations. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Anonymous R
4.0 out of 5 starsGood movie. Complex characters.

I did not find this funny, but it was a good movie. It's a little slow. The psychological interactions between the characters are compelling.

Published 2 months ago by Donna
4.0 out of 5 starsThis is not a comedy.

Drama on fake manhood.

Published 2 months ago by Juan C. Larach
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Very thought=provoking. Worth 2 hours of your life.

Published 3 months ago by Loren Mouw
5.0 out of 5 starsA glimpse into the world that some of us have lived in ...

Reading the reviews, this film is clearly not for everyone. It is "slow." It explores difficult issues. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Charles Lawrence

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