In a better world (Hævnen)

Denmark 2010

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Seen 25 April 2012

A better world for whom?

Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes Audience 85% liked it

Metacritic User Score 7.3/10

The themes might be familiar but the juxtaposition between the two societies highlights our similarities. The child actors deserve the highest accolades and help me decide on an 8.0 for this film.

My impressions:

Different worlds, different issues

But human emotions and reactions

Are the same

They are happy and sad

Feel the joy and pain

As any one can vouch

We are only human

Violence begets more violence

Would non violence have any role

In the continuing struggle

Between good and evil

The man tries

In the end his decision

Solves a problem

But will definitely ignite a new one

Can it ever end

This vicious circle