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James B @RT54975811 Oct 24, 2026 I thought the story on the surface was a really good one. The movie was really done well from a visual standpoint. I guess I was kind of hoping for more from the ending. Maybe I was secretly hoping that the characters would ultimately be remorseful about their alcohol use and would make a lifestyle change. Maybe that's why I didn't like this as much as I would have liked. See more Marco L @decatur555 Oct 22, 2026 A very good, sad and vital film about alcohol, crisis and the temptation to use a substance as an emotional crutch. The experiment starts almost funny: four middle-aged teachers try to maintain a small level of alcohol in their blood to feel more alive, confident and connected. For a while it seems to work, especially for Martin, played magnificently by Mads Mikkelsen. But the film is smart because it does not moralize; it shows the slide. The "I’m in control" excuse slowly collapses as they drink more, justify exceptions and stop seeing their own mistakes. The students noticing Martin’s errors before he does felt painfully real. The film also avoids easy condemnation: alcohol brings energy, friendship and courage, but also damage and tragedy. The final dance is liberating without pretending everything is fixed. Honest, human and much more complex than it first appears. See more Denis S @UnspoiledTomatoes Oct 21, 2026 The final dance as an act of liberation for the protagonist. Liberation from depression and a midlife crisis. At the beginning of the film, Martin is a deeply unhappy, withdrawn man—"dead" inside—who has lost interest in his work, his teaching, and his own family. The final dance represents a return to life, a triumph of vitalism, and self-acceptance. Embracing tragedy and grief. The dance takes place immediately after the funeral of a close friend, Tommy, who drowned as a result of his alcoholism. Instead of retreating into his grief or spiraling back into self-destruction, Martin transforms his sorrow into a wild, vibrant energy. It serves as a tribute to a friend who, above all else, wanted Martin to be happy again... See more Mahdi A @RT05158686 Oct 20, 2026 I love how they emphasize the dual aspects of desire and how too much could be harmful and non denies you the opportunity to be adventurous. See more Quinn R @qritz7 Oct 15, 2026 An interesting look at how much alcohol is crossing the line (or even if there is a line) and how it changes people - for the better and worse. Just didn’t care for it. (43%) See more Juris O @Juris100 Aug 30, 2026 A good, true-to-life movie. See more Read all reviews

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