Hey there fellow movie buffs,

So, I just watched Woody Allen’s *You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger* and I gotta say, it’s like taking a stroll through a Stockholm park in October—beautiful in parts but also leaves you feeling kinda chilly and contemplative. This flick’s got the typical Woody Allen vibe; it’s drenched in existential questions, infidelities, and a bit of that cynical humor we either love or tolerate.

First off, the cast is packed like a sardine can. You got Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, and the ever-charming Gemma Jones. They’re all playing characters desperate for happiness, chasing fantasies like a Midsummer Night’s Dream gone wrong. It’s a bit like watching your neighbors’ messy lives unravel over fika, except this time it’s in London, not Skåne.

Lemme just say, the film’s treatment of relationships is brutal. It’s honest, sure, but also bleak. Think Ingmar Bergman but with less brooding and more cringe. Hopkins’s character, Alfie, leaves his longtime wife Helena (Jones) for a younger woman—like a mid-life crisis on steroids. Helena, on the other hand, turns to a fortune teller for solace. Something we Swedes might chuckle at—remember the 90s and those psychic hotlines?

But, the pacing. Oof. The story moves slower than a SL bus during rush hour. And maybe that’s the point? To make us really marinate in the characters’ dilemmas. But ngl, I found myself checking my phone a few times.

Fun fact, this film reminded me of that one summer in 2002 when my friend Sven decided to leave his banker’s job and become a landscape painter after meeting some so-called Guru. It was fascinating and a bit tragic, just like this movie.

The cinematography is nice though. London looks just as lovely and vibrant as Gamla Stan on a sunny day. And the score? It’s got that jazzy, whimsical Allen touch. Kinda makes you wanna sip wine on a terrace and ponder life.

Would I recommend it? Hmm, maybe if you’re in the mood for something introspective and don’t mind a bit of melancholy sprinkled on top. But if you’re expecting a laugh-out-loud comedy or a fast-paced thriller, you might wanna look elsewhere. This one’s more of a slow burn, like savoring a good Swedish noir novel.

Anyway, if you’re interested you can check the trailer here