Kitchen Stories

Inspired by an esoteric 1950s Swedish study, this unusual tale about comradeship and camaraderie starts as a research project in which an observer, Folke (Tomas Norstrom), watches his subject, Isak (Joachim Calmeye), as he goes about his daily routine. When the two old men break the rule about not talking to each other, they start to forge a friendship stronger than they ever imagined they could have.

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Wry. Dry. Stoic. Droll. Understated. Catatonically comedic. Purse-your-lips- then-spew- your-beer funny. This movie had me belly-chuckling with its covert sight gags. But then I'm from Minnesota: Taciturn Scandinavians are a comedic staple for me. If you like A Prairie Home Companion humor, this movie is for you. If you would like Ingmar Bergman crossed with Woody Allen (or Grumpy Old Men), this movie is for you. If you like subtitled foreign films with well-crafted stories that are based on the characters instead of formulas, special effects, and explosions, this movie is for you. This is a story where actions speak louder than words as two men develop an unlooked-for friendship amidst mutual subterfuge and assistance. If you've lived through long cold winters or simply love snowy vistas, this movie puts sanity back in the words "cabin fever." 5 stars.
- robowriter

Although not laugh-out-loud funny, this movie contained some great wit and humor. The two main characters, and the subject's friend, were great in their mostly silent bonding and interactions. I loved the facial expressions and subtle nuances that gave weight to human interactions and needs. Also it was a great satire on the absurdity of many human studies and questions the roles of both the observer and observed.
- VJ Purplequeen