Rent Another Round (2020)
3.8 of 5 from 611 ratings
1h 52min
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- Synopsis:
- There is a philosophical theory that we should be born with a small amount of alcohol in our blood; that modest inebriation opens our minds to the world around us diminishing problems and increasing creativity. Intrigued Martin (Mads Mikkelsen) and three of his friends all weary high school teachers, embark on a risky experiment to maintain a constant level of intoxication throughout the workday. Initial results are positive, but as the units are knocked back and stakes are raised, it becomes increasingly clear that some bold acts carry severe consequences.
- Actors:
- Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, Lars Ranthe, Maria Bonnevie, Helene Reingaard Neumann, Susse Wold, Magnus Sjørup, Silas Cornelius Van, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Martin Greis, Frederik Winther Rasmussen, Aksel Vedsegaard, Aya Grann, Gustav Sigurth Jeppesen, Freja Bella Lindahl, Mercedes Claro Schelin, Cassius Aasav Browning, Maria Ovi, Clara Philipson
- Directors:
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Producers:
- Kasper Dissing, Sisse Graum Jørgensen
- Writers:
- Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm
- Aka:
- Druk
- Studio:
- StudioCanal
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama
- Collections:
- 2021, Cinema Paradiso's Euro 24 Film Festival, CinemaParadiso.co.uk Through Time, The Instant Expert's Guide to Todd Haynes, Top 10 European Remakes, Top Films
- Countries:
- Denmark
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 27/09/2021
- Run Time:
- 117 minutes
- Languages:
- Danish Audio Description, Danish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.66:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Interview at the Festival de Cannes 2020 with Thomas Vinterberg and Mads Mikkelsen
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Reviews (6) of Another Round
A fortified wine rather than a strong spirit - Another Round review by TE
It's hard to know quite what to make of this flawed but fascinating enquiry into the role of alcohol in our contemporary society. On the one hand we see how damaging excessive drinking can be, leading to death, relationship breakdown and professional disgrace, but on the other hand it is shown as helping a student to pass a crucial exam and providing riotous fun for everyone. Thus the film is pitched at an uncertain space between seriousness and glib commentary.
This ambiguity is summed up in the final frame (I will avoid making a spoiler!).
Perhaps Vinterberg, the director, is trying to reflect society's ambivalent attitude towards alcohol. That's fine, but it makes 'Another Round' a bit of a tease. In the end it seems as if the message is: alcohol is fine and dandy but only if the drinker limits consumption to a fairly small amount.
The performances are good, Mads Mikkelsen especially, but the set-up is far-fetched: would a group of four intelligent, socially integrated school teachers really embark on such a ludicrous binge?
Once that shaky proposition is accepted, the film barrels along enjoyably enough as a dark comedy.
5 out of 7 members found this review helpful.
Over-rated, confused Danish film - watch FLIGHT or WOLF OF WALL STREET instead - Another Round review by PV
I was really looking forward to this and was so disappointed.
It starts well but is then a total confused mess.
Great actors but NO WAY did it deserve an Oscar.
Watch FLIGHT (2012) instead of THE WOLF OF ALL STREET.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Cheers! - Another Round review by CS
A humorous, touching and extremely well acted exploration of our relationship with alcohol based around school teacher friends who are bored with their jobs and
decide to apply science to their drinking. No easy moral lessons follow - this is no glib morality tale.
1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.