Both Mait Malmsten and Märt Avandi are well-known in Estonia, with various roles both in theatre and films, usually starring... Kohtunik is largely a solo film for Malmsten, he most of time seen alone or with random people in random scenes - and his performance is really excellent. Director Andres Puustusmaa has obtained special film education - and this is clearly visible here, with different approach from "ordinary" Estonian filmmakers... As for script and concept, Kohtunik has its witty and funny findings, but as the plot progresses, its sophistication goes too far... Not boring, but just incomprehensible, with the not-so-interesting round-up.
Well, this film might provide non-Baltic/Nordic viewers with odd information about Finns. And the beautiful landscape is not seen due to black-and-white depiction... This film could enhance Malmsten´s international fame, but I am afraid the scope of its distribution is too limited for this.
Thus: 9 for performances, 8 for directing, 7 for concept, 6 for script. Yet, 7.5 not 8 here, but still 7.
Well, this film might provide non-Baltic/Nordic viewers with odd information about Finns. And the beautiful landscape is not seen due to black-and-white depiction... This film could enhance Malmsten´s international fame, but I am afraid the scope of its distribution is too limited for this.
Thus: 9 for performances, 8 for directing, 7 for concept, 6 for script. Yet, 7.5 not 8 here, but still 7.
