Vares: Private Eye

– Vares, a film noir comedy from Finland, is yet another twist on PULP FICTION. And, just in case we m..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
2004
Original Name:
Vares – Yksityisetsivä
Vares: Private Eye (2004) - Also known as Vares – Yksityisetsivä

Vares, a film noir comedy from Finland, is yet another twist on PULP FICTION. And, just in case we miss the similarities of splattered blood mixed with outrageous incidents, the movie explicitly references PULP FICTION and has a comedic scene in which two guys argue about McDonald's hamburgers. Still, VARES - PRIVATE EYE, by director Aleksi Mäkelä, manages to be kind of fun even not especially original. The script has more characters than the screenwriter can handle, leaving the audience frequently confused about who is doing what and why. The two best scenes are one about a wacky wedding and another about a guy who answers a cell phone call while he is busy enjoying the pleasures of a sex parlor.

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Release Date:

23 Jul 2004

Language:

Finnish

Director:

Aleksi Mäkelä

Writer:

Pekka Lehtosaari, Reijo Mäki (novel)

Main Actors:

Juha Veijonen, Laura Malmivaara, Jari Halonen, Markku Peltola

Plot:

On the trail of a woman, Vares finds himself caught up with underworld characters who are on the trail of hidden millions.

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10