Karlsson on the Roof

Based on a novel by Astrid Lidgren, swedish filmmakers crafted 1974 this absolute classic for children and parents and it's a shame such movies aren't done anymore.

The children actors are great, especially the chemistry between Lillebror and Karlsson is such a joy to watch.

The effects (Bluescreen) are quite outdated, but the stop motion animation of the propeller is still great.

Very entertaining, with a groovy soundtrack and a great story about kids, their fantasy, family and friendship.

Highly recommended.

Magiskt film underbar jag älskar Karlson Han är så fin och jag gillar hans tunna hår............. och hans fina propeller han personlighet är fantastisk.

I saw Karlsson first when I was about 5 or 6 years old and it became my favorite movie as a child. Every time they show Karlsson in Holland on TV, I watched it every time, even when I was in my 20's. When they showed the movie in the early days it was the original Swedish version with Dutch subtitles but later they did it with a Dutch language so kids could understand the story. I didn't like the Dutch version so I bought the original movie in Swedish and still love it very much. The whole story is just fabulous. A little boy, Lillebror, is the youngest member in the family and sometimes he is bored. Suddenly he meets Karlsson from the roof, a little, fat, baldy kid/man with a propeller on his back. He can fly. Lillebror tells his family about Karlsson but they don't believe him. What I most like about this movie is Karlsson himself, he is so funny and opinionated. He is really hilarious compared to the sweet little Lillebror. Karlsson and Lillebror have all kinds of adventures when Lillebror flies on Karlsson's back. When you like Pippi Longstocking, you definitely like Karlsson.

Just want to comment on the stupid name, Lillebror. It is Swedish (same word as in Danish and Norwegian) and means Little Brother. Therefor the name is, silly I agree, but the name means something. Haven't seen the movie for ages, and cannot remember anything from it. However Astrid Lindgren is one of the greatest children's writer in history. Remember to check out her other stories.

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I like this movie, it's childlike but utterly charming. Astrid Lidgren surely knew how to captivate children with her books. As so many of these books were adapted into movies, then swedes have a rich and complete history on movies especially for children. That's not to say that they aren't appropriate for older audiences - they are, depending on the public.

This is a light comedy type of movie, pure, magic, with nothing to insult anyone and no bad stuff, just innocent and captivating.

When children, most of us certainly had our imaginary friends. Well, cute little "Lillebror" has just found the kind of friend that could only exist in children's fantasies, except that he isn't fruit of a child's imagination, he is real! That new friend is Karlsson, an eccentric and peculiar boy with a propeller on the back which gives him the power to fly. Now "Lillebror" has found the friend many children aspire to. More than that, "Lillebror" can also fly by sitting on Karlsson's back and see unique vistas of Stockholm.

The scenario is very nice and complete, in good old Scandinavian tradition....

Mats Wikström is perfectly convincing as Karlsson. Our beloved "Skorpan" (or "Lillebror", in this case), Lars Söderdahl, couldn't be better, he always proved to be a fine Swedish child-actor.

This should definitely be on Top 250.