The Delights of Absurdity: Nazis at the Center of the Earth

Alright, so let’s dive into “Nazis at the Center of the Earth,” directed by Joseph Lawson. I know what you’re thinking: “What’s next, sharks with laser beams?” But seriously, this movie, featuring the notable Dominique Swain, who’s been floating around film since “Lolita,” and Jake Busey, proves that sometimes you just gotta embrace the bonkers.

First impressions, the film feels like the love child of a bad sci-fi flick and an even worse history lesson. Picture this: a troop of research scientists stumble across—you guessed it—Nazis, who’ve been chilling underground since, well, forever. The premise alone could make Ingmar Bergman shake his head in disbelief. Ja, seriöst!

You know, it kinda reminded me of those hours spent with my old granddad in Småland. He had these crazy conspiracy stories, like Elvis flipping burgers in Motala. We’d listen, giggle a bit, and wonder if there was a grain of truth. “Nazis at the Center of the Earth” is like that storytelling—kooky but oddly charming.

Visually, it feels like a mid-2000s video game. So, don’t expect any Bergmanesque cinematography. But the clunky CGI? Golden, in its own special way. As for the acting, it’s not Oscar bait, but they commit, which is somehow endearing.

Sitting through this film, I felt like I was on a roller coaster that had forgotten to get serviced. Thrills here and there, but you’re mostly hanging on out of curiosity to see if you make it to the end.

If you ask me, it’s for those nights when you want to disconnect your brain and just enjoy the ride. Gather your pals, maybe some crispy Skogaholm bread with cheese, and just let it wash over you. Like a bizarre sauna experience—sometimes you need the absurd to appreciate the mundane. Or somethin’ like that.

In the broader cinema context, it’s a bit like the time you first tasted surströmming. You won’t forget it, for better or worse. But maybe, just maybe, there’s a strange brilliance in its madness. Who knows?

Check the trailer below