Pussikaljaelokuva (Sixpack)
2011
*½
Director: Ville Jenkeri
Cast: Eero Milonoff, Jussi Nikkilä, Ylermi Rajamaa, Marjut Maristo, Tytti Junna, Niilo Syväoja, Veera Tapper, Timo Tuominen, Tuukka Huttunen
During one summer day, three aimless layabouts wander through Helsinki, mostly drinking and talking. Their day includes encounters with friends and strangers, various shenanigans, and the occasional run-in with the police. What it doesn't include, however, is a moment which is poignant, funny, or even a bit interesting. The plodding story, dull characters, dreary visuals, and self-consciously playful dialogue add up to nothing, but in the final scene the film suddenly paints itself as an emotional portrayal of friendship. Adapted from Mikko Rimminen's 2004 novel Pussikaljaromaani.
