film version of A MAN CALLED OVE nominated for an Oscar

LoriLori · ‎03-12-2010

2015 was Frederick Backman's year. 2016 was Frederick Backman's year and now already 2017 is Frederick Backman's year.

The film has been nominated for Best Foreign Film. I have the biggest smile on my face just from hearing the announcer read the name, "A Man Called OOH-va."

Has anyone seen it, and if you have, what did you think? I saw two older threads -- but they had few posts. When I love a book that much I don't usually see the movie but now I want to see it..

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

I love that book so much, I too can't wait to see the film. If you have Time Warner , they have it on demand.

" You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

Alter Ego · ‎03-12-2010

I saw the film - I work near a small theater that plays foreign and indie films. I cant recall seeing a film stay as long as that one - in any theater! In fact, they even added an additional time after a month or more of already playing. When I eventually saw it, it was packed.

Just as you would assume with any adaptation, it's not as good as the book. I found the ending rushed. But I still enjoyed it - loved the women in it and both actors playing Ove.

I'm excited it was nominated, but don't expect it to win. A nice little movie.

LoriLori · ‎03-12-2010

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I love that book so much, I too can't wait to see the film. If you have Time Warner , they have it on demand.

@QVCkitty1, thanks for that! I didn't even think to check and I'm delighted because Comcast has it On Demand too.

Alter Ego · ‎03-12-2010

I don't understand this, but I was looking at the list of nominated films, and Ove is also nominated for makeup and hair!! I don't know why!! Haha

CareBears · ‎08-30-2015

@LoriLoriFredrick Backman has become one of my favorite author's so a BIG THANK YOU for this information!

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

I saw the film and absolutely loved it! How well I understood his undying love for his late wife.

Did the Golden Globes overlook this gem? I don't recall that the GG nominated it. So glad that the Oscar enterprise has given it a well-earned nod.

The film's message is golden.

LoriLori · ‎03-12-2010

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Man_Called_Ove

No Golden Globe nomination @golding76, but it's won a bunch of awards. Including the Swedish equivalent of the Oscar -- for, @Alter Ego, hair and makeup!!!! Color me intrigued.