A solid crime thriller.
'Pusher' entertained me enough, though the plot did feel a bit repetitive as it felt like it kept 'going around in circles' to me personally. Some of the lighting and editing (as in cuts) choices also made the film feel a little more underwhelming.
The cast do well, arguably the film's strongest element. Kim Bodnia makes for a solid lead, though his performance is a tad samey throughout - similar to the aforementioned. Mads Mikkelsen's Tonny sticks out because he is being played by Mads Mikkelsen, the character is OK - underused perhaps, though I may just think that as it's Mads... the whole reason I chose to view this trilogy, to be honest.
6/10 would feel harsh so this 1996 release gets 7/10 from yours truly. I didn't overly enjoy it, though I can't exactly say I disliked it either... probably levels out at watchable.
Entertaining at first, but quickly devolves into a slog without Mads Mikkelsen.
Well, he pushed as hard as he could.
Nicolas Winding Refn’s directorial debut is the polar opposite of what would become his trademark style. Shot entirely on a handheld camera with natural lighting and minimal editing, it almost works as a mockumentary on the daily life of a small drug dealer in Copenhagen. The approach is gritty and realistic, and despite having seen the same exact plot in thousands of other films, it still has its own visceral energy and delightfully European charm.
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It offers an authentic window into the life of a small-time drug dealer, struggling to stay alive. It's gritty, raw and has the realistic feel of a Soderbergh or Van Sant film. Solid crime drama.