ALL INCLUSIVE
From Denmark comes this enchanting and feel-good comedy that will have audiences laughing out loud.
When estranged sisters Ditte (Danica Curcic) and Sigrid (Maria Rossing) take their newly-divorced mother Lise (Bodil Jorgensen) to Malta for her 60th birthday, Ditte pays a much younger and charismatic bar tender to date her depressed mother. A romance quickly builds, which Ditte then hilariously tries to alleviate.
Comedy also arises from the discussions these three ladies have about sex, marriage and lust – further fuelled by the peculiarity of patrons at their hotel.
A most likeable cast is led by Curcic as the black sheep of the family and stand-out performer Jorgensen as Lise, in her award-winning role.
Spoken in English and Danish with English subtitles, this film examines family ties, love, aging and bonding, whilst a poignant sub-plot concerning death and grieving briefly suspends the laughter.
Showcasing the magnificent sights of Malta and boasting a vibrant soundtrack of 70s music, this chick-flick should appeal to all mature audiences. (MMo)
***1/2
Screening at Palace Norton Street & Palace Verona as part of the Scandinavian Film Festival, July 8-26, $19.50, Tickets & Info: scandinavianfilmfestival.com
