JACKPOT IMPRESSES INTERNATIONALLY
HEADHUNTERS is not the only Norwegian film winning the critic’s hearts in the United States these days.
Based on an original story by bestseller author Jo Nesbø, directed by Magnus Martens and with a memento to Tarantino’s absurd universe, action-comedy JACKPOT premiered internationally at the New York-based Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), where it screened in the crowd-pleasing Cinemania section – and pleased not only the crowd, but also the critics:
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Screendaily review of JACKPOT
Scandinavian crime drama just goes from strength-to-strength, and this blissfully bloody and deliciously dark film based on a Jo Nesbo story should help reinforce the reputation. It is a savagely funny and brutally stylish pulp thriller that will impress fans of the genre.
Director Magnus Martens has crafted an impressively complex comedy-thriller.
Jackpot, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, will work for fans of Tarantino at his pulp fiction...
JACKPOT VARIETY REVIEW
Lovers of Scandi crimes are in luck: it's the heyday of Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø. As Morten Tyldum's art-heist thriller HEADHUNTERS based on a Nesbø book, rolls out internationally, hot on its heels comes the droll and grungy JACKPOT based on an original Nesbø story written with the screen in mind. Tightly scripted by helmer Magnus Martens, this blackly comic, pulpy caper unspools at a rollicking pace, with multiple homages revealing his keen knowledge of genre.
JACKPOT pays out...
JACKPOT HEADING TO TRIBECA
JACKPOT has been officially selected by the New York-based Tribeca Film Festival (TFF).
Based on an original story by bestseller author Jo Nesbø, directed by Magnus Martens and with a memento to Tarantino’s absurd universe, action-comedy JACKPOT was snatched by UK (Metrodome) and Germany (NFP) during Berlinale’s EFM this year, where it celebrated its Market Premiere. The film has also been purchased by Poland (Vivarto) and Estonia (Estin Film).
Producers are Are Heidenstrøm...
U.K., GERMAN DISTRIBS NAB 'JACKPOT'
Germany's NFP and the U.K.'s Metrodome have picked up distribution rights to Tarantino-esque action-comedy "JACKPOT" at the European Film Market, where Magnus Martens' film made its market preem.
Based on an original story by best-selling author Jo Nesbo, the pic was produced by Are Heidenstrom and Martin Sundland from Fantefilm Fiksjon. The shingle produced the "COLD PREY" horror-thriller trilogy, and is in post-production with epic action-adventure "ESCAPE."
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