Kvinnen i mitt liv (2003)

	Directed by: Aleksander Eik	COUNTRY Norway GENRE Comedy/Romance INTERNATIONAL TITLE N/A RUNNING TIME 93 minutes
	Produced by: John M. Jacobsen
	Written by: Lars Espen Bakke

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Jakob	Thomas Giertsen
Nina	Ane Dahl Torp	½
John	Gard B. Eidsvold
Veronica	Lina Verndal	½
Tonje	Kristin Zachariassen	½
Fredrik	Kyrre Haugen Sydness	½
Anne	Gjertrud L. Jynge
Marte	Solveig Kloppen
Maria	Pia Tjelta
Tante Gal	Kjersti Holmen
Marias far	Eddie Skoller
Begravelsessjåfør	Espen Eckbo
Vigselsmann	Morten Rudå

Review

Thomas Giertsen brings the same charm to his first feature film role as he has done to his stand-up and television shows. His vivid eyes and solid timing make him an ideal instrument for Aleksander Eik in this warm and good-natured, if rather formulaic genre film. Kvinnen i mitt liv is well shot by Jon Gaute Espevold, who captures the light delicately and displays a good sense of depth and spatial understanding in his work. The script by Lars Espen Bakke is unremarkable yet playful, and the dialogue has quite a bit of sting to it that the fine ensemble cast make the most of. One of Norway's most versatile and talented performers, Gard B. Eidsvold, delivers a wonderful turn as Giertsen's blind pal, and Ane Dahl Torp is at her most beautiful and spontaneous. Look for Espen Eckbo and Kjersti Holmen in amusing cameos in this cheerful vehicle.