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5/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 5/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Med fuld musik remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
If you have a soft spot for classic Danish variety-style comedy, Med fuld musik is a weirdly comforting blanket of a movie. You’ll probably enjoy it if you like watching people try to make art in tiny, crowded rooms while shouting over each other. If you need a fast-paced plot or something that makes total sense, you should probably look elsewhere. This isn't exactly high-stakes drama.
The whole thing feels like a stage play that got lost on its way to a movie set. The attic, which they call 'The Seventh Heaven,' is honestly a bit of a nightmare to look at for 90 minutes. It’s cluttered with half-finished sculptures and way too many people talking at once. But that’s kind of the point, right?
Let's be real, you're here for the main duo. Fyrtårnet and Bivognen carry the heavy lifting here, and they do it with that specific brand of deadpan silliness that makes the rest of the cast look like they’re trying just a little bit too hard. Their diner setup in the middle of the attic is such a bizarre architectural choice, but it works because it grounds the chaos in a plate of food.
There is this one scene where a poet who can’t hear a thing is trying to describe the sound of grass growing, and the framing is just so weirdly static. It goes on for about thirty seconds too long, and I’m pretty sure the actor forgot his line for a second, but he just stares off into the distance until it becomes kind of charming. It’s those little moments of imperfect timing that make this feel like a real movie rather than a product.
I don't think this film is trying to change the world. It’s just trying to keep the lights on in a dusty attic full of dreamers. Sometimes that’s enough. It’s not perfect, the pacing is a bit like a drunk person walking up stairs, but I left it feeling like I’d spent an afternoon with some very strange, very loud neighbors. 🎨
IMDb 5.7
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