The 7th Dwarf: A Quirky Ride in Fantasy Land

So, I finally got around to watching The 7th Dwarf, and let me tell ya, it was an interesting experience. This movie, directed by Boris Aljinovic and Harald Siepermann, brings a unique twist to the classic fairytale setting. It might not be the kind of film that would ever make Ingmar Bergman stand up and applaud, but it’s got its own charm.

Big name in the voice cast is Norm MacDonald, which was a surprise. He lends his voice to Jack, a fast-talking dragon, adding just the right amount of humor and sarcasm. And then there’s Otto Waalkes, the German comedian, who voices Bobo, the seventh dwarf. Waalkes has a knack for slapstick, and his character is endearingly clumsy. The animation, given its 2014 origin, is passable but doesn’t exactly dazzle the senses. But hey, who needs perfection when you’ve got dwarfs and dragons?

Watching it, I couldn’t help remembering the time I got lost in Gävle during a snowstorm while looking for a friend’s cottage. Just like Bobo, I was clueless and kept bumping into trees. Maybe it’s something in the Swedish air that makes us relate to characters in fairytale mishaps.

I’ll be honest, some of the jokes felt like they were tailor-made for a younger crowd. Or perhaps I’m just old and grumpy like the fifth dwarf with the white beard. The music, though, brought childhood nostalgia, reminiscent of those old Swedish summer camps with all the singing and dancing.

In the end, the film is a good shout for a lazy Sunday afternoon with the kids or when in need of some light-hearted fun. It’s silly, chaotic, and a bit all over the place, but perhaps that’s part of its peculiar appeal. So, grab a kanelbulle and a cuppa tea, and give it a go. Let your inner child have a giggle—not everything has to be serious, right?

Check the trailer below