50/50 (1982)

	Directed by: Oddvar Bull Tuhus	COUNTRY Norway GENRE Drama/Music INTERNATIONAL TITLE 50/50 RUNNING TIME 87 minutes
	Produced by: -
	Written by: Oddvar Bull Tuhus Rolv Håan

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Willy	Steinar Råen	½
Basse	Rune Dybedahl
Gubben	Øyvind Janeschitz
Eva	Pia Borgli
Stein	Lasse Hafreager	½
Liv	Cecilie Holter
Johnny	Eldar Vågan	½
Ken	Ray Taylor
Manageren	Tore Torell
Unnie Lie	Mari Bjørgan

Review

This semi-ambitious, clumsy film has an infantile charm and an unworldly warmth that to a large degree cover up familiar weaknesses like the uneven (to put it mildly) dialogue and acting. The best asset of 50/50 is Oddvar Bull Tuhus' direction, which has glimpses of poetic courage in it. Also, the photography is among the best of this decade in Norwegian productions, as we're taken on a tour of Norway with the aspiring rockers in Rocky Mountains. The plot certainly isn't free of trivialities and banalities, but it features certain discussions and thoughts on the history of rock and life as such that at times border on insightful. There are also a few beautiful musical moments (though not necessarily for the music per se) that elevate the film. In these segments, the otherwise mediocre performers seem at home and comfortable, something that cannot be said of the extremely self-conscious performances of Eldar Vågan, Rune Dybedahl, and Cecilie Holter. 50/50 is a pleasant piece that may offer some enjoyment if you're willing to disregard its weaknesses.