Klem

Klem is the film set after the TV series of the same name from 2017 to 2020. The film is directed and written by Frank Ketelaar, who also worked on the TV series of the film.

In the film, Hugo (Barry Atsma) and Sophie (Ellen Parren) travel to Italy to see how their friends Kitty (Georgina Verbaan) and Marius (Jacob Derwig) are doing. The two have taken over a new successful vineyard, but Hugo doubts whether this deal was fair. Hugo is familiar with Marius's dark past.

When Hugo learns about the daughter of the old vineyard owner and because she did not inherit the vineyard, Hugo suspects that something did not go so smoothly during the takeover of the vineyard. The daughter also seems to have dark connections with the Italian criminal world. Hugo and Sophie are once again dragged into a criminal conflict between these Italian criminals and their Dutch friends. Whether they can still remain friends with each other thanks to this conflict remains to be seen.

To watch this film, it is useful if you are familiar with the preceding TV series, because the characters in this film themselves receive little background or further development. If you are not familiar with the TV series, the characters in the film may seem a bit empty or unfamiliar. Without knowledge from the series, other things can also seem unclear. This can sometimes make the film more difficult to follow, so that it can even come across as a bit long-winded.

The writing of the script is also not very strong. Characters often make stupid or too simple decisions and choices, so that the film loses some of its credible sides. The Italian criminals in the film also come across as a bit stupid as if they are crooks from a film for younger viewers. These criminals often make stupid or illogical decisions. This level of criminals doesn't make the film any more exciting or intense.

Barry Atsma, together with Ellen Parren and Georgina Verbaan, provide suitable acting, but they all speak English with a clear Dutch accent. This can be a bit disturbing after the umpteenth conversation. Fortunately, Georgina Verbaan knows how to provide good scenes where they manage to have acceptable Italian conversations with the Italian cast. Jacob Derwig delivers more acting of the same level as the Italian criminals and he has the clearest Dutch accent in the film. The acting of the young child actors is not equally strong for all young actors. Scenes that are only about the children's characters also seem a bit unnecessary. Some scenes contain information to help advance the story later, but they could have brought this information forward in the film in a different way.

Klem in italië is a continuation of the popular Dutch crime series Klem. While it doesn't quite live up to the high standards set by the series, it still offers a decent watch with plenty of suspense, drama, and unexpected twists. The story follows the familiar characters as they navigate new challenges and dangerous situations in Italy, and while the plot may feel a bit contrived at times, it still manages to keep the audience engaged.

The film's main strength lies in its characters, who are well-developed and portrayed with strong performances by the cast. While the film may not be as compelling as the series, it still offers enough intrigue and drama to make it worth watching for fans.

Overall, klem in italië may not be the best entry in the Klem franchise, but it's still an enjoyable film that provides a satisfying continuation of the story. I give it an 8/10 for its engaging characters and decent storyline.

Only 2 stars cause of Georgina & Jacob. But this is the picture of someone's mother you DON'T need in the heat of expactations. That ellen parren was allready annoying in the series, just like the previous girlfriend of Barry, mr tax man. The bad acting he showed here never saw him be this blah! This should be deleted to save some Dutch crimi history. Insanely bad. The non moving face of ellen was there all the time when she got too much airtime. Everything from beginning to end was BAD! Zero story or chemistry. The kids ? The BS wedding party end. Nothing made sense. And again the NO match of parren than maybe it was "meant" she got some leading part?? Just weird this. I wish this never happened. I am glad to not have paid a cent to see this. It was on tv in 3 parts. Pffff again I say, delete this from history KLEM. Cause times were awesome with MARIUS' CUSSING & expressions. Missing the Betonnen Gympies 🤔🤗 Series YES. This just forget it was ever mentioned or created. 😢

The move has some good actors, but the story is just awful, It's too simple, it pretends to be a thriller or crime movie but at times it feels more like a bad comedy.

It has a bit of a teen-friendly thriller vibe to it, and you see every 'plot twist' coming from miles. The criminals in the station scene actually look like B1 and B2 from the Bassie and Adriaan kids series... In my opinion the move should have been more 'crime' or more 'comedy'.

The crime part was completely flawed, the comedy part gave some laughs especially in the last ten minutes or so.

I keep wondering why I had to watch teen girls hanging around with Italian boys all the time without actually adding something to the plot? Don't watch this in cinema, maybe 'ok' to watch as a family move on a streaming service.