I've been pretty fortunate over the past few days with my lead-off films (even the impenetrable "Goodbye to Language 3D" had some lovely moments). This morning's screening proved to be one of the best of the kick-off flicks.
Set mostly in Stockholm in the 60's and 70's, "Gentlemen" is a long, detailed thriller about the skeletons that never come to rest. A writer discovers that one of his commissions leads to much darker corners than he had anticipated, leading him to two brothers and connections both known and obscured.
Intricately plotted and featuring some excellent music (it's another movie with some terrific jazz performances), it establishes its conspiratorial atmosphere very early and doesn't let go. Recommended.
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