A Tale as Old as Time

Alright, lads and lasses, grab your fika, because I’ve just watched “How to Make Money Selling Drugs,” and my mind’s spinning like a väska full of biltema tools.

I mean, first off, let’s talk about the *title*. Sounds like a late-night TV ad, right? But actually, it’s a clever docu-slice into the world of illegal business. A fascinating combo of snappy wisecracks and cold hard facts that kinda reminded me of when you can’t decide if you want to watch a *kriminalroman* or a stand-up comedy on a chilly Söndag evening in Stockholm.

And the film’s got some names, you know? Alicia Keys – yes, the “Empire State of Mind” diva herself – pops up, bringing shine to a largely gritty tableau. There’s Woody Harrelson too, giving his customary dose of ironic wisdom. It’s like these big-shots got together for a *pratstund* on societal wrong-turns.

A Personal Throwback

The first time I heard someone mention drugs was in my *tonår* when my best pal was convinced he could make a fortune selling… marbles. Yeah, thank goodness he didn’t go for the real thing! Every time the film delved into the business-like approach to drug trade, I got flashbacks to him, standing there with his pockets jingling, proclaiming greatness.

Now, director Matthew Cooke deserves a bit of cred for pulling off humor in a pretty somber topic. It’s like watching someone juggle köttbullar at a Vasaloppet banquet—unexpectedly riveting. And the fast-paced editing, whoosh, it felt like a ride on line 7 during rush hour!

But—and here’s where I’m torn—maybe they’re making it all look too… appealing? I dunno. Sometimes the line between informative and enticing gets blurry like a rainy day in Göteborg. Do we really want a full guidebook on this?

Still, it’s worth a gander, especially if you’ve pondered the ‘what-ifs’ from the safety of your *köksbord*. But as the credits rolled and I was left munching on my last kanelbulle, I wondered, is it eye-opening or just cheeky storytelling? Maybe it’s both and that keeps me on the fence, like comparing Falun’s lukewarm winters to Ö

Check the trailer below