Godsend

Alright, let’s dive into the wild world of “Godsend.” It’s one of those flicks that makes you go “hm” more than once. Have you ever had that feeling, like when you’re halfway through your third cup of coffee, and you’re not sure if you should’ve gone for tea, but you’re already too deep? That’s what this film is—intriguing, sometimes unnerving, but definitely worth the watch.

First things first, you see the legendary Robert De Niro in this one. Yes, the De Niro! As mesmerizing as standing on a sunlit Stockholm archipelago in summer. He plays this scientist-type fiddling with life and death, a role so fitting it’s like putting a herring in a smörgås—maybe not everyone’s taste, but you have to appreciate it.

The movie, guided by the steady hand of director Nick Hamm, straddles the line between eerie Sci-Fi and drama. It’s a bit like eating limpa bread; kinda heavy, but occasionally just right with the right toppings. I’m not entirely sure it fully knows what it wants to be, but then again, who does?

Now, the story, it’s a twist on childbirth and cloning—heady stuff! I once knew a guy, Lars, who was so obsessed with his clone theory he tried explaining it every Midsommar. He brought diagrams to the party! It’s funny ’cause that’s kind of how this movie feels—complex, just a tad far-fetched, but captivating.

While walking through Drottninggatan last week, I thought about how “Godsend” taps into parenthood fears. The theme may hit home hard for those who’ve ever looked into a child’s eyes and seen a galaxy of uncertainty staring back. It’s a thought-provoking piece, driven by the haunting question: how far would you go for those you love?

So, grab that kaffe, maybe a kanelbulle, and give it a go. It’s not perfect, but then again, neither are we.

Check the trailer below