A Quirky Ride with “The Contractor”

Hey folks, have you ever thought about finding yourself on the edge of the seat, clutching your popcorn bag like it’s the last bag in all of Sweden? Ja, that was me last Friday after work, trying to unwind after a long week, watching “The Contractor.” Blimey, what a movie! Let’s dive into it, shall we?

Now, we’ve got Chris Pine, who’s not just a pretty face from “Star Trek,” taking on a meaty role as a discharged Special Forces Sergeant who’s dragged into a mysterious black ops mission, and craving a little adrenaline in life, I suppose. You know, like when you’re in the checkout line at IKEA, wondering if you’ve forgotten to pick up the köttbullar for dinner.

Directed by Tarik Saleh—have to say, we’d tip our hats to anyone who can weave complexity into these stories without leaving us completely lost. And the producers behind the film, including Steve Shiffman, definitely knew what they were doing pulling all these talents together.

Honestly, what struck me most was not just the action sequences, which, by the way, were quite something! But the theme of duty versus morality. Had me wondering back to when I missed a major family gathering because work called on a Sunday. Jag vet, it’s not the same as dodging bullets, but you see where I’m coming from, eh?

That said, some bits of the plot were a tad predictable. Like, I could almost hear the whispers in the room going, “Oh, här kommer ännu en tvist,” whenever a cliché came up. But that’s alright, not every film needs to be Ingmar Bergman to be enjoyable.

In conclusion, would I recommend “The Contractor”? Sure, why not? It’s perfect snowy-weekend-in-Stockholm material. Grab a coffee, snuggle under your favorite pläd, and embrace the thrill. Just mind the twists, ja? You might be a tad dizzy at the end. Skål to action-packed evenings!

Check the trailer below