Stockholm, 1940; two amusement parks are at war with each other, but then the daughter (Frida Gustavsson) and the son (Albin Grenholm) of the two rivals fall in love… A visually arresting film, based on real events, that benefits from good supporting performances and two directors eager to show off. Unfortunately, the two leads are weak and the romance unsatisfying, not helped by contrived moments of magical realism. Jukebox musical ingredients are not what we need and the treatment of a gay supporting character is clichéd.
2019-Sweden. 104 min. Color. Widescreen. Directed by Mårlind & Stein. Screenplay: Måns Mårlind. Cinematography: Aril Wretblad. Editing: Björn Stein. Cast: Frida Gustavsson (Ninni Nilsson), Albin Grenholm (John Lindgren), Robert Gustafsson (Gustaf Nilsson), Lennart Jähkel (Johan Lindgren), Helena af Sandeberg, Pernilla August… Edvin Endre, Jacob Ericksson.
Trivia: Original title: Eld & lågor. Singer Zara Larsson appears in one of the musical scenes.
