Blue Iguana: A Colorful Chaos in Crime

So here’s the deal—Blue Iguana, that wild 2018 ride directed by Hadi Hajaig, is one of those films that feels like a weekend hack at Skansen. You know, when you’re just there with a friend, laughing at anything and everything. With the bombastic Sam Rockwell leading the charge, you’re in for quirky, chaotic fun, no doubt.

First of all, seeing Rockwell paired with Ben Schwartz is like putting knäckebröd with surströmming. You wouldn’t think it makes sense, but blimey if it doesn’t work! They’re like two jokers let loose in a heist movie—a wildcard duo oozing chemistry as slick as a Stockholm fish market. But I’ll be honest, the story’s about as scattered as a teenager’s room. At times, I caught myself wondering if I’d missed something crucial, but then Pete says, “It’s all about The Blue Iguana, mate!” and I’m back in, munching on my popcorn.

Now, one thing that caught me was the soundtrack—it’s like someone raided a vinyl store, throwing every cool track into the mix. It’s a smorgasbord for the ears. But the coolest bit? That’s gotta be the British setting. It kinda brought back memories of when I tripped over my own feet at Gatwick a few summers ago—felt like an extra in a Guy Ritchie flick. But here’s the twist, Hajaig’s directing is not Ritchie-level smooth; there’s a certain roughness but with its own charm.

If you’re a sucker for heist films with a bit of mischief, this could be your thing. It might just remind you of those times when life didn’t need to make sense to be good—like my poorly aimed dart at the local pub that somehow hit bullseye. Threw me off, but you bet I cheered!

Check the trailer below