When the unemployed actor Poul discovers that he is confusingly resembling a notorious thief known as the Lightning, he eyes the opportunity to snatch a lead role in an upcoming film about the criminal. However, the lightning itself has just broken out of prison, so the similarity will soon be scary for Poul.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for black-and-white comedies from the 30s where everyone talks a little too fast and wears excellent hats, you’ll dig Lynet. It’s not going to change your life, but it’s a fun way to kill an hour if you don't mind the subtitles. If you need explosions or modern pacing, sta...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
George Schnéevoigt
Harry Southwell
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for black-and-white comedies from the 30s where everyone talks a little too fast and wears excellent hats, you’ll dig Lynet. It’s not going to change your life, but it’s a fun way to kill an hour if you don't mind the subtitles. If you need explosions or modern pacing, stay far, far away. You’ll be bored within the first ten minutes. The whole premise is classic stuff—the poor sap trying to climb the ladder of success by being someone else. Poul is..."
Fleming Lynge, Paul Sarauw
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