Hip hip hora! (2004) User Reviews

Not more than a good point

[scobbah · 5/10 · 26 July 2004]

'Hip Hip Hora' is a Swedish movie with a good message - but it does not have what it takes to succeed into the viewers hearts. It reminds a whole lot of "Fucking Åmål", who is also a movie about the teenage youth, the search of who you really are and everything who comes with it. This piece feels like a wannabe piece of "Fucking Åmål", less attractive but with the same message bound into a different story with different characters. The worst thing is that I think the main actress really sucks, but instead all other actors around her do their job supreme, big up's for unknown actors who completes their task like this! In general, it felt like a Hollywood piece and I'm not going to see this one again. OK it's worth it's shot, it has a good message but it lacks that magic that makes us remember it.

Terribly true

[henben · 24 September 2004]

Maybe it's because I'm not a kid anymore, most wouldn't even consider me that young. In fact, I suppose I'm about the same age as the main characters father and his co-workers at the school his daughter attends and gets lauded with being a whore. It's probably also because my wife is a teacher and that I myself have done some temp-work, in any case this movie really captured me and made me feel very uncomfortable - but in a good way.

It's a movie that shows how easily things can go wrong and how hard it is to get rid of a rumour - no matter how untrue. It's also an image of the struggles of friendship. Both I and my wife talked long about the movie after seeing it, discussing who of the characters most corresponded to ourselves as youngsters, how we wish we hadn't been and how hard it is for "adults" to really understand their kids. The movie left us with the hope that we won't treat our kids the same way when they reach the critical age -that WE would be able to listen without prejudice and keep an open mind. This movie is a must-see for all teenagers and their parents, but not together. Teenagers separate, their parents separate. And make sure you have time for a long discussion afterwards - it's worth it.

A good solid movie with HUGE young talent in the leading roles.

It's even more unsettling when you think that writer/director Fabik has based events on her own experiences. Grade: 4/5

Not even high school level

[stensson · 3/10 · 8 February 2004]

This Swedish movie is about the problem of Swedish (?) sexism. A 13-year-old-girl gets drunk at a party, gets unconscious and is photographed in compromising poses. Then she gets a reputation as a "whore".

The intentions of this movie might be good and Amanda Renberg as the main character is talented, but the script isn't. This shouldn't pass even as pupil's work at film class in high school.

It's done for young people in the early teens, but the movie is talking to them like they where extremely silly. Keep away from this, you'll only get angry.

review

[G3NSVRV · 7/10 · 10 December 2013]

great movie. so dramatic.. so sad... really, you cannot dimension how this movie feels, breaking your "perfect world", putting this reality in your mind, and trying to understand "what is wrong with society". too much obligated to certain tendencies and attitudes; Sofie, that girl it's just a victim of this society and you can feel it... it's pretty sad the story...

I'm a happy dog in a car Hope we're not going far I walk up and down the back seat At each corner I'm rocked off my feet I'm a happy dog in a car

I'm a happy dog in a car Zooming down miles of tar Sniffing around everywhere I know where we are by scents in the air I'm a happy dog in a car

I'm a happy dog in a car I'm feeling well above par On the window I'm sniffing near My nose leaves a slimy wet smear I'm a happy dog in a car

I'm a happy dog in a car We're on our way, hurray Happy thoughts run through my mind As I stare and wag at the car behind I'm a happy dog in a car

I'm a happy dog in a car And going slightly gaga Too excited to lay down and nap I'll look out the window and let my ears flap I'm a happy dog in a car

but this is how teenage life really is you know lol?!?!?

[Torgo_Approves · 3/10 · 13 March 2007]

I'm not going to waste more than one paragraph on this rubbish. It's just one of those movies, among many, that make you ashamed to be Swedish. Why do we have to put up with steaming crap like this, let alone praise it? It's NOT realistic, it's merely a Swedish remake of the equally pseudo-shocking "Thirteen", only with a dumber sense of humour and minus the hotness of Evan Rachel Wood. The plot is dull, the jokes are mind-numbing (not to mention incredibly awkward and out of place in a movie which supposedly portrays teenage life as it really is), the performances sub-par. I don't know what else to say except don't see this and watch Torkel i Knipa instead. It's a movie about teenage life which is easier to relate to, much funnier, and oh, it doesn't suck. Unsurprisingly that film came from Denmark, a country which is so much better at movie-making than Sweden, it's embarrassing.

I saw this film as "The Ketchup Effect" in Copenhagen and ...

[gest1969 · 8/10 · 11 January 2005]

... this was NOT a good teenage movie: this was a good movie, period! A very good movie. Looks like there is a very fine tradition for intelligent and sensible teenage movies on the make right now in Sweden, and I am thinking of Lukas Moodysson's "Show Me Love" (everybody knows the original title I suppose...). Anyway, back to Teresa Fabik's film. Poignant, forceful, amusing, clever, well-structured. Amazing direction, amazing young actors, not to mention a gorgeous Amanda Renberg. With great performances. Not for the faint-hearted who are afraid to face to what their children have to face every day, not for those who are looking for some light-weight entertainment, and certainly not for people who want their movies like their lives: black or white and nothing in between.

Great teenage movie!

[GreyDawn · 8/10 · 8 February 2004]

This is a Swedish film about three friends who are going to switch to 7th grade after their summer holiday. The friends are all girls and one of them is really looking forward to becoming an "adult" as she sees it. They are going to party and get boyfriends and all that comes with it. She tries to hit on this cool guy in the 9th grade and it results in her being invited to a party. During the party she hooks with a guy and becomes way too drunk, it all ends up in her collapsing on the floor and the 9th grade guys start taking pictures of her. The pictures spread through the school like a fire and she becomes a slut in the eyes of many students. The film is about the friends relationship with each other and how one changes during this period in life. The movie is somewhat predictable but its a nice ride all the way through! I recommend it! 8/10

A wonderful teenage movie.

[tesslita · 10/10 · 15 August 2004]

A wonderful movie about the teenage girl Sofie that has just started high school and walks into the world of growing up. Sofie goes to a party where she and her friends gets a little bit too much to drink, especially Sofie that falls asleep. While Sofie is sleeping some guys from school is taking pictures of her naked under her skirt. The next day when she wakes up and goes to school she find out that everybody is calling her for a whore and talking lies and bullshit behind her back. Not even her friends are helping her anymore, she lost it all. Its a beautiful movie about being a teenager and learning about friendship and love. Just have to see it!!

The Shocking Truth

[knaalto · 10/10 · 5 February 2004]

I saw this movie a couple of days ago with my girlfriend and I must say it is sad but true. The movie that is directed by Teresa Fabik shows that she knows what she is talking about, it's sad and chocking that the society is like this (at least in Sweden). The movie tells the truth that nobody wants to talk about, how girls in schools (not only in schools) have to find themselves as sexual objects that boys/men can do what they please with and then get away with it as common behavior.

I would urge all schools in Sweden to show this movie in an educational purpose. I would rate this movie 10/10 no doubt about it.

generally enjoyable and not stupid at all

[teruterubouzu · 18 July 2004]

This is a generally enjoyable film, funny, quite romantic, and socially relevant too. It's great that this movie is objective at addressing the problem of a mislead group of adolescents, and definitely does not generalize all teenagers as shallow, or wild. And it's certainly not your typical Hollywood teen movie where it all gravitates around some dance/winter ball/prom at the end.

I certainly enjoyed this film, and there were many funny scenes (watch out for the "ketchup" scene) and relevant themes.

However there was a little bit of inconsistency with the plot, and just some minor problems. ***SPOILERS might be ahead...*** Like how Sebbe said that Mouse was having some family problems that's why he was cruel to some of his peers- why didn't they explore that further to resolve the issue between him and Sofie? And even though it was made to understand that Sofie was being discriminated in school for being like a slut/whore, it seemed like it was only Mouse's and Beatrice's group of friends who insulted and made fun of Sofie. The feeling of being discriminated by the whole school wasn't exactly there because it was the same people who terrorized Sofie. The film did succeed however in portraying her all alone and betrayed by her friends. ***END***

I recommend that if you plan on watching this, look at the other comments for this movie to get an objective view of whether you should watch it or not. But all in all you should just watch it for yourself and judge whether your money was worth it or not =)

One of the best teenage films ever!!!!

[roly-6 · 10/10 · 25 July 2006]

This film deals with many problems that teenagers go through growing up. These are dealt with in a realistic way, unlike Hollywood films where everybody rides around in BMW's and dresses in designer clothes. The actress that plays the lead in the film gives a stunning performance. The film does contain a few clichés, but if it was not for these I do not think it would of become so popular and probably never released outside of Finland. The music really sets the tone for the piece and captures the zeitgeist. I think both the director and some of the actors have bright futures ahead of them. Go and see this film and decide what you think.

One of the best teen movies ever

[mikeysjournal · 10/10 · 9 February 2004]

Hip Hip Hora! tells the story about a young girl eager to grow up, but as most of us doing a few mistakes on the way to get there.

It shows a mostly crystal clear picture of the everyday-life of adolescents, and Amanda Renberg in the lead role is brilliant.

I'd say this is a movie everybody should see; young people and older - because besides showing us a great picture of how tough life can be for young people, it gives you more than one good laugh, more than one opportunity to cry, and it's just right on the spot all the time. You get surprised more than once.

Show this movie to the world, that's all I can say.

HIP HIP HURRA!

[multivitamin · 10/10 · 12 June 2004]

I. Think. This. Is. The. Best. Movie. I've. Ever. Seen. Just see it,

already!

You know, it covers everything. How awful it can be to grow up...

and... how awful kids can be to each other. But also, how beautiful

relations between people can be.

It's just realistic, the only thing that could have been better is that

it's way too short. I'm SO looking forward to see the director's cut

version!

Till then, just check it out, and if you can't feel familiar with the

embarrassing, touching, funny and painful situations, I wonder

where on earth you come from.

Why so many negative reviews?

[henriklundin-04761 · 8/10 · 22 January 2020]

It's not the best movie ever but it's very good. It's emotional and interesting. Fake friends, alcohol, body shaming and sexual pictures are a part of this movie. It's not the most realistic all the time but what happens too her in the movie happens to a lot of teenagers. It has an important message and I would recommend it.

Sofie ...

[m-westher · 10/10 · 2 February 2004]

Sofie, Just started in a new school, she get invited to a party with one of the coolest boys of the school. But the party is not what Sofie had in mind. She feels let down and gets drunk. Soon after the gossips have started to go around. And it doesn't make it better that her father is a teacher at the school