It's rare that a movie with real themes doesn't resort to sentiment and tediousness. This wonderful, moving film isn't just about a 'grumpy old man', as one would at first believe, but a terrific overview of pain and triumph and gorgeous friendships.Beautifully acted by simply everyone, in the style of good French movies, (though it isn't one,) where the simplest of stories is excellently complex and redolent of all of our lives, in one way or another.Beautiful, touching and some good funny moments with many delightful moments... and one girl's most amazing smile.I would watch this one again, easily.

I have only seen two of the five films that were nominated to best foreign language feature film at the Oscars: 'Land of Mine' and 'A man called Ove'. I haven't seen the one that won the Oscar (The Salesman), but I think this one, and Land of Mine, although completely different, had the potential to win.But anyway, this movie is just excellent in every way. The acting was perfect, I think the protagonist did a great job, probably worthy of being nominated for Best Actor. The secondary members of the cast did an excellent job too. I certainly liked how good the characters of Ove and Sonja looked together.And the plot and script never stay behind. The script was spontaneus, true and hilarious; this, along with the plot and the photography, creates a story that perfectly shows how invaluable is to have someone beside you when times are so hard; to have someone who makes you see that life is truly worthwhile and that everything is not lost.10/10. Although I still have to see The Salesman, by now, I think that it was worthy of the Oscar, and of more nominations. Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

The movie is genius, with it containing the perfect combination of emotion and lighthearted wit into a plot that of which is quite depressing. The main character is a misunderstood character with a huge heart and emotional past, while the other characters are highly likable as well. I highly recommend watching this movie, for it will be a heart fulfilling experience that will make you both laugh and cry.

I really enjoyed this movie, I thought it touched on many themes. I guess the first one would be reflection on your life, especially when you get over 60 and people around you get sick, disabled or pass away. When we first see Ove bossing people around in his living complex, we know none of the backstory. But this is slowly revealed and we see someone who has a decent set of personal values that have been passed down by his father. He lives by these and expects others in the community to do the same. At first we think he is just a stickler for little things, but with the arrival of the new family next door, we soon find it is not little things that set him off, but only little things that represent major issues. I can see Ove as a great union steward, looking after his men and at the same time being loyal and hard working for his employer. Communities are built this way. The children next door immediately pick up on his inner nature, they are truly adorable. You can see that they immediately absorb is orderly and empathetic view of the world.