Ian wrote:I've not seen any of the others. I'm mildly interested in his new one, but the others just never really sounded terribly appealing to me personally.
You should watch his other films Ian you are missing out on one or two classics
I love Fucking Amal as it's story struck with me at the right time, it was my favourite of his for a long time but over the years its just slightly moved down the list. But I think Together and We are the Best are every bit as good as it, in the case of Together I think its slightly better movie and story overall although the Characters in Amal are more likeable and understandable. I admire Lilya 4 ever for its subject matter but Christ its a tough viewing and I still think its a tad too preachy for its own good. especially the whole angel thing
. A Hole In My Heart, is a decent film but it's at its best when the characters are having normal conversations. When its trying to shock I find it really boring. Container was a lot of arty tosh and Moodysson trying to act like he's an outsider. Mammoth is a good film fish although it still be in the middle of the pack for me, it's the best film out of his artier dark period although I find it least interesting with Michelle Williams part of the story. We are the Best is his best film in years and years since 2000, its his most joyous and fun ever that's for certain even more so then Amal and Together both had slight dark moments inbetween all the fun.
Lukas is a director at his best doing funny everyday off beat comedy dramas when he goes off and does darker preachy films he suffers. Stick with his First two films, give Lilya 4 Ever a try as its worth a watch and also give Mammoth a try its not bad. Then finish off with his best film In years maybe his best ever in We Are the Best.