Off Track

All movies of this genre come from an "as you desire"-mill of lackluster productions. Barely connected to anything Swedish, they're only goal is to serve as a vehicle for actors who simple cannot find other work, while also filling coffers with coins from people who believe every tired trope and fabricated stereotype imaginable. Call it a knee-slapper, call it a crazy flic, but don't worry - if you had better thoughts of Sweden's capacity for wit and script your dreams may stay intact.

When I saw the ratings of this movie I was very hessitative to watch it. ...BUT it appeared to be the perfect rom-com for the Holidays. The main characters act on a high level; perfect for this genre (Fredrik Hallgren and Katia Winter).

The humor is perfectly balanced with the personal drama the characters have to deal with and the build up of the story is smooth and believeable.

...and who wouldn't fall in love with the picturesque shots of Sweden?!

Go and watch it! Rate it positive; It's Swedish culture combined with a well written script and based in a beautiful landscape. Definitely worth a 9/10.

This is the tale of a single mother down on her luck, and her brother who is experiencing a confusing transition in his life and marriage. Add to this several other people who get caught up in the drama, and they all end up at a cross-country skiing marathon, (probably famous in Sweden). A very heartwarming, and touching tale of folks trying to get their lives back on track before everything goes to the crapper.

I was a bit surprised at how light-hearted and carefree it was in many ways, yet also conveys a serious message. I guess what I learned the most was: never give up, be there for the ones you love, and it will work out in the end.

I was entertained by the story and I like cross-country skiing, so that's a plus. The acting was not too shabby, the musical score was enticing and provoked the appropriate emotional responses. I felt it was a great story full of life lessons for those of us who find our lives straying a bit off track. This one entails several decent hearted people that seemed to be going through mid-life crises, however they are all in their 30's, and 40's, so they need some self-correction a bit sooner than later.

The English dubbing was actually very good, in fact dubbed so well you don't even notice their lips are moving to a different language. The facial expressions, the culture, the pacing, and all of it were as if filmed in the states. Of course, this made it easier for me to stick around until the end.

Loved the story, acting, script (watched with the English audio, OTT). Full of hope and I want to start a walking, jogging, swimming challenge ... loved the star's earthed attitude - looking after herself and her kid the best she can, at the same time being bothered about important civic causes like having being sensitive and open to people on the spectrum, both folks with mental issues and LGBTQ+. The movie did not get boring and the side roles of the brother, his wife the cab driver, the cop, all were superb. If nothing else we should learn to be more open and fit from the Swedes. Protect yours but be open where you can.

This movie was a great change from the popular violence and "who dunnit" that dominates tv these days. Watching someone change their life around, going from a depressed dead beat to being determined to change their life around - finding determination within. Loved it. Also worth watching for those who enjoy cross-country skiing.

Apart from the winters scenes this is a story that can happen anywhere in the world. The actors also helped make the story believable and the dual story lines interacted really well.

It's a relaxing movie well worth watching. Not sure which movies it can be compared with, but it's the sort I might watch again in a couple of years.