Drinker's Extra Shots - The Hunt

It's been a while since I've done an Extra Shots review, and I'm coming back with an absolute banger this time. Not an action movie or a thriller, but a compelling psychological drama starring Mads Mikkelsen as a teacher whose life spirals out of control after he's falsely accused of a crime.

[@Return_of_Godzillas_Revenge]

Fun fact: Mads Mikkelsen himself has said he firmly disagrees with political correctness and I think making this movie helped him feel this way. A genuinely difficult film to watch at points.

[@arklaw8306]

The parts were the teenagers show the kid porn or when the mother forces her daughter to believe she has been molested make me angry. I love it. People don't appreciate movies made to make you uncomfortable nowadays.

[@davfree9732]

Dang, the thumbnail had me thinking Kevin Sorbo was the star, and as he played Dylan Hunt in Andromeda... Oh well, this is good too.

[@Thesavagesouls]

It's not a fun fact, it's a fact.

[@Zak6959]

I believe I seen an interview with Matt and the Director where some reported tried going down that road. It didn’t work out for the reporter.

[@andrewtitus6839]

​@Thesavagesouls my guy, a fun fact is a fact. The fun is just describing the type of fact it is. Aye Dios mio.

[@MauLerYT]

Absolute top tier movie that everyone should see that thoroughly evidences how much Hollywood wastes Mads :(

[@lordkrauser]

Add Christoph Waltz and Giancarlo Esposito to that list.

[@grendelvivat]

Check out the Salvation if you’d like another good performance from him

[@Garrus1995]

The Longman strikes again!

[@lukabole4453]

Yeah it is a great Swedish movie 😉 Otherwise nice to see you on Drinker's channel as always

[@EntrEsprit]

put him on some more foreign films, dude's missing out on a lot of stuff

[@JoaoBarq]

It's not a story with no villains. It's a story that exposes the villain in each normal person when they cave to the social pressures of society.

[@wasim.j]

Yeap, just look at the way people behaved during the pandemic.

[@theauntofdragons]

THAT was beautifully put...

[@joumero7493]

I don’t even know if it’s about caving into social pressures though. To me the most interesting part was that his own best friend, someone he’d known all his life, refused to believe or trust him even after he was proven innocent. It wasn’t that society pressured him to despise his friend, it’s the “villain in all of us” thing you started the comment with which comes from the seed of doubt. It’s one thing to avoid a guy you’ve heard only rumors about, but another thing entirely to refuse to believe your best friend when he’s proven innocent.

[@rpersen]

@@wasim.jTell me about it, many so called normal people used the opportunity to unleash their inner dicator. Shamefull.

[@JoaoBarq]

There are two social pressure mechanisms in action here. The first is what is called "groupthink" in psychology, which is characterized by the individuals not using their own intelligence and experience to judge the situation, but instead simply following the judgement of the group to be socially accepted by it. The second is not wanting to defend a person who is being ostracised by the group because of being afraid of having the same treatment. In this case, someone who defended him would be accused of "defending pedophilia" or being the "friend of pedophiles". This kind of situations are perfect for understanding who are your real friends. They are not the ones which most want to share the entertainment moments, but the ones which will stand by our side when it is hard to do so. As @wasim.j said, these are the strategies that were used by political authorities and legacy media to shame those who didn't agree to restrict people's freedoms, to force face masks and to inject themselves with a genetic manipulator.

[@PeJota615]

I took class with a guy who was accused of doing something terrible to a girl at a party (you can guess what I mean by this). He was fortunate that many of his friends stood by him, and even some friends of the "victim" came to his defense, but throughout the entire investigation he was basically cast out by most people. Seeing him go from a normal socially active person to a shell of a guy who would sit quietly in the back of a classroom only to disappear once class was over is something that stuck with me. He was eventually cleared, but it took months for a lot of people to treat him normally again. And several of his friends who abandoned him never sought his friendship again even after being proven innocent. I hope he's doing well now, but I gotta imagine he's never been the same since. A false accusation is something I truly fear after seeing what happened to him.

[@weareharbinger914]

The problem is when people disown you, you'll always have those that will never back down on that. I had a friend disown my over my stance on covid, I'd known him since we were like 10. Even though it turned out I was correct, that did not matter, haven't heard from him since.

[@pll9000]

@@weareharbinger914Friendship means little when it's convenient. -John Wick 4

[@jculver1674]

I didn't have anything that bad happen to me, but in college I did have this girl that I briefly dated start spreading a rumor that I was stalking her. It was complete BS - I hadn't even seen or talked to her since we stopped dating - but most of our mutual friends believed her and stopped hanging out with me altogether. I managed to find some new friends, but that lie followed me around for a long time.

[@moonknight4053]

I had honestly waited till the vaccine was cleared and given the green light bro. I have my vaccinations, idk much about them and covid tbh… I thought months after ppl not getting the dosage were smart tbh I waited months later to get the vaccine. I wouldn’t fuckin disown my friend tho for not taking it oh my god…..

[@kri249]

I worked with a girl like that. She was always a drama queen and had everyone's phone number and facebook so she could share that drama. I slowly started to see how she influenced peoples behaviour this way and turned them against anyone she didn't like. If anyone was interested in her but she didn't share that interest, suddenly they were a stalker. If someone got angry with her because she screwed them around, they were a psychopath. When I had a falling out with her and she quit it felt like a curse was lifted off the workplace. Unfortunately, a few months later she got a job at my local bar and all the female staff that were always friendly with me suddenly weren't. No doubt she told them I was going there just to stalk her despite the fact I was drinking there even when she was working with me. That's the dangerous effect narcissists can have on people and the damage they can do.

[@Lingvort]

Mikkelsen possesses a unique type of charisma that makes him a notable presence in nearly every movie he's in, and his presence alone often elevates the work beyond an unassuming plot or a barely average script.

[@monkey39128]

I love those types of actors. Sadly I'm not sure who we've got coming through to replace the old guard.

[@rapalbumdepot7648]

Dude is massive in Finland

[@NucleaRaptor]

This used to be basically the requirement to be a movie star. Nowadays I can't even tell all these vat-grown assholes apart.

[@STTPMASFTNE]

Great actor. I love Rogue One. Mads doesn’t have much to do in the film, but he makes the most of his limited screen time. Valhalla Rising, The Hunt, Another Round, Casino Royale, Arctic, At Eternity’s Gate. Great work in all.

[@rbu2136]

The close camera loves his face and slow expressions and piercing eyes. He moves with poise and talk in a lower voice with punctuation.

[@kafoop]

Dude being falsely accused like that would be a nightmare. It’s one of those things that, even if you could 100% prove your innocence, people would always second-guess or look at you differently.. more so if it had anything to do with a minor. That’s a much more terrifying thought…

[@christophergillette7167]

The one time I was falsely accused, it was by a grown woman everyone knew was mentally unstable and paranoid. And everyone knew there was no way the accusation was true. And it was STILL terrifying

[@No_nameOG]

It is a nightmare, one I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.

[@antsbull3370]

Dude who is a school teacher has it even worse - your career is basically over regardless. Where I live, in New Zealand, we basically have no male primary school teachers anymore because there were so many false abuse allegations made, and then well meaning women instantly believed them and ran campaigns to ruin the teachers lives

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

It completely destroys a man's life and there is no coming back.

[@turrigon]

I've been falsely accused of the same things Mads Mikkelsen's character is accused here, and worst too. Thank you Drinker for bringing to light something that is more common than people think, and a good movie that will (for me personally at least) be a cathartic experience for sure. I really appreciate you for recommending movies like these because otherwise I don't really think I would ever hear of these, as they show a side of society that is usually swept under the rug.

[@johnblack8655]

Sorry to hear you went through that.

[@darthvader3742]

There was an case where I live. A teacher was falsely accused of inappropriate behavior with a student, and he lost everything. His wife left him, and his friends did as well. Then it turned out the student was upset because the teacher didn't give her the grade she wanted. These false allegations destroy lives and families.

[@9avedon]

In Canada, the accusation is the evidence. This is how the woke destroy community and Family life.

[@GearheadDaily]

Same thing happened to me, literally zero way to clear your name or prove nothing happened.

[@gerarduspoppel2831]

Something like that happened to my uncle. The girl was the daughter of a Police officer. So he was crewd over big time. His live was never the same.

[@slyjester3315]

As my grandfather used to say, "jump to conclusions, risk breaking your ankles."

[@mikestacyemett5914]

A family friend was falsely accused by a student. Life ruined, he ended up committing suicide. The student? Sexually assaulted by her father but thought blaming someone else would help. Stayed quiet about the truth until not long after the suicide. This movie sounds like it would hit deep.

[@marketlg24]

This movie is brilliant. You really feel for him but you understand the people position for the accusations, and the end of the movie… no spoilers, but I like the ending

[@user-jm3lo5po1m]

It's awful, mate of mine saw jail for similar accusations, it's disgusting 😢 and in the UK good luck proving your innocence 😢

[@finlaywelburn]

Mads Mikkelsen is such a fucking great actor !

[@Th3BadThing]

I never knew of him prior to Hannibal, and damn he played that role so well. I know Anthony Hopkins is well regarded for his performance in the movies, but Mads version stuck with me so much more with how charming he could be.

[@HankBukowski]

He really is. I can't remember the movie this second but he was avenging a bombing on a train as a special forces dude with a ragtag bunch of normies. It was a great. ... Lol. Riders Of Justice.

[@GigglingStoners]

He has very questionable eating habits though

[@cannibalbunny]

Love your pfp!!

[@paulsuter5816]

This is one of the best foreign language movies ever made. I remember watching it and feeling so angry at the injustice of the situation. Utterly brilliant.

[@joumero7493]

This one and Oldboy and my favorite films ever.

[@miskatonic6210]

It's not hard to make a great foreign language movie when YOUR language is english. I bet your horizon when it comes to international movies is pathetic.

[@paulsuter5816]

@@miskatonic6210 no need to be like that buddy.

[@Brian_S_O_Tuireann]

@@miskatonic6210 Oi it looks like we have a film snob up in here. If you are so cultured, care to contribute to the conversation by sharing some great movies/shows in other languages? Personally, I think there are tons of great creative works in Korean and Japanese media that I have seen.

[@fuferito]

A Mads Mikkelsen film Drinker might like is _Another Round;_ It's about four friends and colleagues (they are all high school teachers) who decide to do an experiment where they keep their blood alcohol at a certain level throughout the day for an agreed upon period of time.

[@Summerfield1982]

I think he made a review of that actually.

[@ramert32]

He didn't. But same director as the hunt for that one too

[@dontshootmex5588]

That's a great movie

[@marketlg24]

That’s a good movie too, but this is on another level

[@sleepthesleepofangel]

Some of Vinterberg's releases are absolute must-watch movies. My favourites are the hunt and festen, but even his english-speaking movies are worth watching.

[@monkeyboy7981]

I watched this on prime a few years back and recommended it to loads of people. It certainly fired up some inner man feelings. And reminded me why we have so few male teachers in schools and why so many males quit volunteering at sports and after school clubs. One accusation or a few whispers and you're fudged 🤯

[@nikolajwinther5955]

Proper fudged.

[@shogunofharlem8240]

Don't even have to be a teacher for that to happen. Or volunteer.

[@nickcharles1284]

Hmm... teaching - K -12 - has always been traditionally a female dominated field. The lower the grade the higher women are represented. In the US.

[@moonknight4053]

Well I’m gonna be studying teaching when I enter university in a couple years…..is that a bad decision? I just think of this one accusation tbh. Idc bout dealing w kids I’m just scared about the accusations

[@arturiuspendragon6849]

The scary thing is how many actual sex offenders there are in the public school system and the reality that they are often protected by the union and the bureaucracy.

[@nightking0130]

This movie was so ahead of its time

[@chasehedges6775]

Most good/awesome movies are.

[@rickh9396]

I don't know. In the 1980s in the US many psychologists began flexing their power by leading kids into false accusations that they never made until pressured into it. There were a lot of innocent men railroaded that way who were later exonerated and released. To this day, women with kids are irrationally fearful and suspicious of any man walking by himself, as though every one of us is likely to be a predator.

[@Garrus1995]

On the contrary, I think that this movie has a sadly timeless message. There have always been instances where someone fabricated a story in order to ruin someone they don’t like, and sadly in an age dominated by social media, it seems like there doesn’t have to be any kind of proof present at all before throwing others under the bus for something they may not have done. Innocent until proven guilty is supposed to be a legal precedent that is sadly being forgotten in the world we live in.

[@ajeeshmk6290]

Its one of the most disturbing and equally brilliant movie, The ending is just disturbing, devastating and can't never ask for a better ending, its disturbing bcoz its somehow a reality to one who goes through such a phase in life. Mads Mikkelsen brought such an intense emotional performance, on each screen we root for his character from the start to finish. Hollywood will never make these kind of movies ever. 9/10.

[@richstriker2956]

I was wondering when the drinker was going to get around to reviewing this one. A true gem. Also take note the production costs for this film where around 3 mil. If this was Hollywood it would cost 10x to 20x that... with half the impact.

[@shogunofharlem8240]

And it would have a chick in it, who would be gay. And also lame.

[@Brian_S_O_Tuireann]

Yes at this point, I wonder if the ridiculous costs of Hollywood blockbusters these days (100-300+ million) are an elaborate money laundering scheme. I mean how else can they spend all that money? Are these things really tracked closely? There has to be some cases where money went missing.

[@Interrobang2626]

I saw this movie when it came out and was blown away (as well as horrified at the reality of the situation). I saw the director on Charlie Rose talk about why he made this film. He said he asked a psychologist for information on sexual assault cases by a parent on a child for his film Celebration. The psychologist suggested that he take cases from false accusations as well since the psychologist felt that this issue was underrepresented. Fascinating stuff.

[@thehitherto5348]

Chilling movie - possibly inspired by the Bjugn case that happened in Norway during the nineties. Scandinavian filmmakers are experts at making uncomfortable films that makes you want to scream at the characters.

[@brendonlake1522]

I was shouting at the screen, it's so uncomfortable I wasn't sure I could keep watching. A real horror film!

[@lightblue8818]

This movie is intense and so well done. Specially when you recognize that betrayed feeling, the "no one actually believes anything i say" realization. You cant help but feel angry for him. You want him to get revenge and just ditch all of them for betraying him. You want it to turn into a John Wick movie because it would be easier on your heart. Its going to be a hard time but i highely recommend it if you want to see a good story that makes you feel instead of just spend time.

[@martinnielsen5805]

This movie rocked Denmark when it came out. We actually make lots of good movies like this. Yes, I am Danish ;-)

[@marcelberes469]

What are your favourites?

[@jakehands]

Are you really danish?

[@Farmen.]

As a Norwegian, we are envious of your movies. (At least we have black-metal)

[@nikolajwinther5955]

We make a lot of crap too. Mostly crap and even the good ones have that Danish Film School manuscript feel about them (a formula).

[@kowalski-turniton6704]

I saw Joker at a big cinema in Copenhagen. It was packed and the crowd was rocking. Seems Danes have good taste.

[@simonhunter2160]

This was a film of its time but increasingly relevant, sadly. A very good film. I saw it when it came out, only once but still remember it well. Especially the ending. The latter makes it a very real, credible film.

[@Zathren]

Don't want to burst your bubble, but false accusations are nothing new. Women and children have been doing it for hundreds of years. Usually the children don't know better though.

[@loungelizard3922]

I was looking for a comment discussing the ending. You see his close friends and family treating him normally, even Klara, after some understandable awkwardness. But then his less close friends and Theo's son aren't able to look him in the eye, the perfectly paired music in that scene. Then of course the finale. Things will never be the same for Lucas again. What a film.

[@cheyenneleo9767]

One of my favorite movies, so glad you gave it a watch. I remember watching it when it came out and being so angry at the little girl and the whole town that accuses the protagonist without any evidence. I rewatched it recently, more than a decade after, and I got so much more out of it. I was surprised at how, even knowing that the protagonist was falsely accused, I didn't feel hate towards the accusers but sadness for the poor man and the parents that are just trying to protect a kid from what they think to be a threat.

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

Wait until it happens to someone close to you, and hate will be to soft of a concept to define what you feel for those people.

[@mercurialfunk2552]

Mads doesn't miss. Even in bad movies he's amazing.

[@ft3060]

Good thing that Jagten isn´t a bad one!

[@KevvoLightswift]

I didn’t like him in Valhalla Rising. 😂

[@KILLRRA881T]

This was a film I went into expecting something completely different than its actual premise and was disturbed and uneasy throughout, but was so compelled at the same time, thank you drinker for talking about this gem of a film! Kudos to Mads Mikkelsen the bloke deserves much more credit than he gets. Another Round is another equally fantastic film for those that are fans of Mads.

[@nolanbrown84]

This film reminds me of a great Adrian Brody film called "Detachment". A well meaning genuinely good man and teacher who really cares about educating children. Who's life is unraveled by a scared and confused student that doesn't understand boundaries.

[@Dreadfultime]

I had a Nordic movies phase a few years ago and this is one that I watched. I absolutely loved it. Think about it every now and then.

[@Atreus21]

Watch Another Round (2020). Same director and cast.

[@Garrus1995]

I watched The Seventh Seal a couple of years back and I truly think it’s one of the greatest movies ever made. Wouldn’t mind seeing Drinker do a video on it. Rest in peace, Max Von Sydow.

[@Locadel2003]

This movie was so uncomfortable but was also an amazing flick

[@user-bz4qx7vw9h]

Mikkelsen never gives a bad performance. He is so good. I highly recommend Another Round. He is so good in it. Lots of drinking & a very memorable dance scene.

[@bencarlson4300]

One of the best films of the 2010s, always glad to see it recognized

[@drpapa26]

An absolute classic from Thomas Vinterberg, one of the greatest Danish directors in recent decades. Also, check out his second film, Festen (The Celebration) from 1998. Highly recommended and just as poignant and gut-wretching.

[@thehitherto5348]

Festen is darkly hilarious though. Disturbing but fun.

[@treehorn2512]

I agree. Festen is top notch and a must watch!

[@eurodoc6343]

My impression when I lived in Europe during the 2010s (not in Denmark) was that something really special was going on with the Danish film and television industry. They were making great movies and series that didn't flinch from asking difficult questions and taking a very nuanced adult perspective. While back in my home country, there were concentrating on simplistic entertainment about magic men and Strong Independent Females that make things go "boom". I know the trajectory the entertainment industry in the US took that brought us to this sad state of affairs in the mid 2020s, and being out of the loop of what's going on in Denmark, I can't help but wonder if they're still producing the same level of quality.

[@mymanjoker]

Its not just a display of how fast an adult life can be ruined by a little lie, the fact that her father is his best friend makes it so hard to watch but its an abolute masterpiece.

[@davidsummer8631]

Got to see Mads in the first Pusher film back in the 1990s and I could see that he was going to become a known actor and the Pusher trilogy is one of those great film trilogy's that many dont know about

[@CodSlap]

Ohh yes! I can also HIGHLY recommend the Pusher trilogy to anyone who has not yet seen the series. Showcases a very different, young Mikkelsen. I remember renting the first flick around 2001 or so. Run-down, dilapidated, bleak… also realistic, gripping and fantastic. I don’t know why, but I seem to remember seeing a Drinker Recommends for Pusher 1 or 2, but can’t seem to find it now? Probably my mind just tapping into the adjacent existence where there already is one… or KZbin’s search has gone to sh*t. 😃

[@davidsummer8631]

If he hasn't reviewed those Pusher films then reviewing the trilogy as a whole would be something I would like to see The Drinker do @@CodSlap

[@Danilochan]

I watched that in the cinema in Denmark when it was released. Pusher is one of those movies you just never forget. Mads Michelsen is one of the reasons..

[@Zak6959]

I remember a story I believe that came out of Bakersfield, California about the same subject matter. Turns out almost everybody in the small town was accused of this same thing which was brought out by the interviewers of the children, basically putting words in their mouth.

[@toms7114]

Southpark did an episode about that in the early or mid 2000s.

[@christophergillette7167]

Sounds exactly like a modern day version of the Salem witch hunt

[@SleepyFen]

This movie stands out to me as one of the best in the last decade, at least of the ones I've watched. It's not a huge Hollywood franchise blockbuster, and it's not some beautified, pretentious art piece. But then again it doesn't need to be. The plot is grounded, believable and poignant and the acting is rock solid throughout. It gripped me from start to finish and really underlines just how much damage a word can do.

[@ianwynne764]

Hello Drinker: Thank you very much for this. When you do reviews like this, it shows that you know good quality when you see it.

[@langbo9999]

The movie come out at a time in Denmark 🇩🇰 where we got too many fake allocation against man being predators even when the man was provent innocent the fake rumors did not disappear so easily and the women's making the fake allais get off too easy.

[@MrTobi013]

Just finished watching this movie for the tenth time last night and I absolutely love it! It's unnerving as it should be with its source material and delivered with the right kind of quiet, genuine acting from Mads and his costars. Its hard to watch, but rewarding at the same time, reminding us that we should always hear both sides of any story before deciding to just listen to the one that we believe could never lie to us. Hell, if I have the time, I'll watch it again tonight!

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

You should only listen to the side that has proof. Otherwise ignore them. Words are cheap

[@Gengh13]

Unfortunately fake accusations are becoming increasingly common these days, and not from child's, but from adults that should know the consequences of such allegation. I fear this will keep happening as long as there aren't any legal consequences to the false accuser.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I am so happy you enjoyed this movie as it's not just one of Thomas Vinterbergs best movies (and that's saying something), but also one of Mikkelsen's best performances (and that's also saying something). The cast also contains some of the best danish actors and it goes to show (in the example of Mikkelsen) that Hollywood completely neglects their talent, although I am sure, they're probably more confident in acting in their own language. If you enjoyed this movie, I can highly recommend "After the Wedding" by Susanne Bier, Adam's Apples by Anders Thomas Jensen and "Festen" (The Party) the debut movie by Thomas Vinterberg, a dogme movie that put danish cinema on the world map! Honestly, watch "Festen" it's fantastic!

[@rickh9396]

I saw this years ago, on Netflix, I believe. I thought I had watched it on the Drinker's recommendation, but evidently not. It's a good cautionary tale about not following mobs, regardless of the alleged issue at hand. Always think for yourself and demand evidence of any supposed wrongdoing.

[@stockman214]

Fantastic review, Drinker! FANTASTIC. You nailed it. I saw this movie years ago, and it's always stuck with me.

[@kowalski-turniton6704]

Drinker knocks it out the park again. The Hunt is brilliant and one of the angriest films I've ever seen. Well it sure made me angry. "That's not right!""

[@Atreus21]

Please also review Another Round (2020). Same director, much of the same cast. But more comedic. And the subject matter is perfect for this channel.

[@Dantegrey1]

I recommend The Celebration (1998) by the same director. It was the very best of the Dogma '95 films. It deals with equally difficult subject matter (a man publicly challenging his father with his childhood sexual abuse). It is one of my favorite Danish films. I consider Thomas Vinterberg Denmarks second best living director - after von Trier and before Winding Refn.

[@11crawlingkingsnake]

An excellent film, I remember seeing it when it was first released, it really stayed with me. The scene where Mads has the meltdown in the church literally had me in tears man. Powerhouse acting across the board.

[@PACEUK22]

Quite simply the best drama I’ve seen since the wire. Challenging but ultimately essential viewing. Superb film making .

[@addermoth]

So glad you watched this film, I saw it a few years ago and wow, it really hits home. What you have to remember is that Denmark is very liberal (as in the real definition of the word and not as in politics) country, i.e sauna culture, being ok with nudity etc. For this to happen in that setting makes it even more powerful. In more 'Free' countries the hounding of the individual would be even worse. It may be worth taking into account that in the intervening decade attitudes have become way worse post meeee2. so the effect is amplified. Glad you are continuing to watch some 'foreign films' as opposed to the dross Hollywood continues to produce. I have done so all my life and find them far more gratifying, emotional, dark, endearing, sensual, provocative and satisfying than the soulless, formulaic tripe churned out by the machine. Keep up the good work Sir.

[@mgsteffensen]

As a Dane it's awesome to see you reviewing this! It's easily one of the most horrifying movies ever. To anyone who wants see Mikkelsen in another of his best roles, go watch Blinkende Lygter (Flickering Lights). It's probably the best showcase of the dark and satirical nature of Danish humor and many would argue it's the best Danish movie ever made (myself included) 😁

[@DarKteleFaX]

I completely agree! Flickering lights is brilliant. Some of the best danish actors at their best.

[@chaosgyro]

I had this on my watch list years ago, but could never get the wife to go for it over more lighthearted fare. Had forgotten the name - so thanks Drinker!

[@kayday6598]

This was very strange to see this video notification pop up. This movie is 13 years old this year and I watched it for the first time two weeks ago completely randomly, not knowing what it was about, then all of a sudden the drinker uploads this. I'm not particularly superstitious but sometimes I feel like the universe we live in is a lot stranger than we think it is.

[@martine8099]

I LOVED this movie. Stumbled across it a few years ago, and it hit me hard emotionally. Legitimately changed my perspectives on how destructive false accusations are.

[@MervinLouis82]

I just literally finished watching this film because I saw this video pop up a month ago. I had no idea what it was about and my goodness!!!!! What a deep story! Thanks for the recommendation 🙌🏾🔥

[@CellStudios55]

Can't believe it took you 12 years to watch this masterpiece

[@sverd3901]

I still remember how this movie made me feel after all these years. I was petrified, felt hopeless for the main character. And that ending, goddammit...

[@Garrus1995]

A great film that I watched during the 2020 lockdowns, a reminder that sometimes it’s better to stay inside than be out in the world, because who can bear false witness then? But seriously, without giving away the ending, it shows you how these sorts of accusations can truly ruin someone’s life and how even the passage of time doesn’t necessarily repair all the damage caused.

[@adammontgomery7980]

Great movie! It was interesting that a few of the women in the movie seemed to want the accusations to be true. When the girl tells her mom that she made the story up, the mom reassures her that the abuse happened. The head teacher at the school does something similar, leading the girl to make up more details. I thought the ending was great where Mads' character doesn't blame the little girl, and extends the olive branch.

[@SCHAFFERKNOWALL]

Had the luxury of watching this film a few years ago in my foreign film class. Amazing film and definitely takes into account how one mans life can be turned upside down with accusations being turned into false facts. Great piece of cinematography.

[@mais_uma_saidiera]

Thank you Drinker. This is a true horror film. Because it's so horrifically possible. For anyone. One of the best films of this Century so far.

[@lawlietriver8869]

Mads Mikkelsen is at the top tier of modern performers. I didn't think it was possible for anyone to play Hannibal Lecter after Hopkins, but Mads absolutely crushed it. He crushed it so much that he actually became my favorite Hannibal. He is just a stunningly talented and hard working actor.

[@symmetricasymmetric9154]

I would love to see a Drinker's review for Druk (Another Round) by the same director, also starring Mikkelsen. For context, is a movie about drinking (and more).

[@nevermore300]

I rented this film about 5 or 6 years ago and was so impressed with it that i immediately bought my own copy on blu ray. Its not an easy film to watch because it shows how easy it is for your life to go down the toilet very quickly. Great cinema and well worth watching.

[@nightking0130]

Check out other films by Thomas Vinterberg. Like The celebration and another round which also stars Mads Mikkelsen

[@limlaith]

Mads Mikkelsen is one of the most talented actors in this or any generation. He is amazing. And I knew this movie would be excruciating when I watched it. I'm actually sorry I did because it stayed with me for months. Even knowing his filmography as I do, and even being a fan, I gradually forgot I was watching a movie - it's that believable and heartbreaking.

[@MegaRayland]

Time to do some re-reviews of old movies that flopped, Drinker. Constantine with Keanu Reeves is a good start, since it is a good contrast with modern superhero fare and is a movie that was much better than it was made out to be and holds spectacularly well even today. Not to mention that in 2024 feels like the ‘anti’-superhero trends of the modern era.

[@sleepyazathoth5238]

That scene at the church is absolutely phenomenal, no dialogue at all, just Mads expressions. Such a remarkable performance.

[@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365]

We definitely need more Extra Shots episodes. They're great for shining the spotlight on obscure films that I inevitably end up watching. Cheers, Drinker!

[@4mooncheese]

Glad to see this reviewed. I have loved many of Mads Mikkelsens performances, but after watching The Hunt I think I can say he is probably my favourite actor. That scene in the church where he breaks down is truly heartbreaking.

[@CMCAdvanced]

Media diet tickles me in every way, I'm wreathed in joyous agony at the sheer mention

[@Nickle_King]

Reminds me of the whole thing that happened with ProJared. A messy divorce turned into accusations of abuse, infidelity, and pedofilia. And people jumped on Jared. People could say anything, lie about everything, and people believed it. A lot of people’s reasoning being “he’s guilty because…I mean look at him!” I wish I was kidding. I saw that a lot. I’m glad Jared survived that whole ordeal and is back to work making content, but it scarred him and his reputation. Not many people do. Side note. I love how being a “white knight” for women is a negative, cringeworthy offense, but the moment a woman claims abuse, regardless of context or situation, it’s “you better listen to me or be cast out and killed!” Don’t try to be subservient to women, unless they need you for their own means, but the woman isn’t ever in the wrong for doing it, I guess. You know. Like how thugs are guilty of doing crimes, not the boss who payrolls, equips, and sends them, right?

[@racheljames7]

Excellent review, Drinker. I saw this film about 5 years ago now and I've never forgotten it. It makes that much of an impact.

[@UtarEmpire]

I was working in elementary education when I saw this movie. Scariest thing I've ever seen. Outstanding film.

[@Kiloryn]

I watched this movie for the first time a couple of months ago. The church scene is absolutely gut wrenching.

[@michaelduffy3423]

Thanks, man, for the recommendation. I appreciate your efforts to not only focus on movies and franchises that are going down the tubes, but to also still watch and enjoy great movies. This was a great movie, and I look forward to others down the line. God bless!

[@treehorn2512]

The combination of Vinterberg & Mikkelsen is almost unbeatable. I recommend to watch 'Druk' (Another Round) from 2020.

[@masterofpuppets00000]

I’ve had a love for this film for a while, and it’s fantastic seeing others finding it as gripping too. Thanks for this video!

[@michaelman957]

This is why falsely accusing someone is one of the most evil things someone can do (assuming it's deliberate and they know what they're doing).

[@frontfive4]

This is one of the greatest films of the 2010s, no question. Glad you bringing attention to it.

[@cinemight]

The Hunt is one of my favorite movies of the last 25 years. Incredibly well done.

[@bizquikboy]

Amazing movie and just another reason why Mads is one of my all-time favorite actors.

[@henrycamb6593]

Saw this movie a few years ago, it was fantastic and terrifying, it doesn't exactly make you like people more but it's as realistic as it gets.

[@SomeWheats]

I watched this movie at the time I was binging Mads Mikkelsen movies/shows because I think he's a great actor. This is a movie I watched only once and never want to watch again. And don't get me wrong, it's a good movie, but all I felt by watching it was anger.

[@djdadbod]

Thanks Drinker, don’t underestimate how important it is that you bring awareness to these films that would not get a look, I’ve seen some great films thanks to you that I would not have otherwise

[@BillC-64]

Wow, what a coincidence. I watched this 2012 movie just two weeks ago. I finally saw Hannibal and decided to watch a ton of his old movies. This guy is good in almost any movie.

[@rodsawhite]

I watched this film years ago and it changed all my interactions with younger nieces and nephews from that point as it truly drove home the horror of how our modern society can quickly turn with zero evidence and destroy a lifetime of honest dealings and respect.

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

For a false accusation to catch on it doesnt matter if you ever were anywhere near the supposed victim. Hell, the supposed victim doesnt even have to exist. Your life will be destroyed all the same.

[@zenocrate4040]

Thanks for your thoughts on ‘Jagten’, Drinker. I’d be keen to hear what you think of Mikkelsen’s latest, ‘Bastarden’ (or The Promised Land). Much love from the dark, cold and intermittently icy wastes of Denmark

[@Rydonattelo]

There is literally no actor in the English speaking world who would have went anywhere near a script where their character goes through something like this. In Hollywood a publicist or agent would have told a male actor to avoid this role completely because " modern audiences " don't want to see a movie where a man can be falsely accused of such things. Same if there was a role where a man was falsely accused of some form of " ism ", nobody would touch that in Hollywood. Brave role to take on .

[@vindictivefeline5313]

This is one of my favorite movies but it’s such a difficult watch and hard to recommended to people, so glad you’re covering it though!

[@GearheadDaily]

This movie was really really hard to get through because of how real that situation is.

[@kickbuttme]

I'm something of a social pariah as a single asextual introvert. There's this general issue where people assume I'm not ace, I'm just repressed or something. This movie really nailed home the fact I need to stay away from any and all situations that could implicate me, as I'm a highly rare person and vulnerable to false accusations. I refuse to be alone with children, for one thing. It also brought home the harm porn can cause on young minds. It shouldn't be so accessible, but alas.

[@SheyD78]

This movie underscores one of my biggest fears. That an accusation, without any proof, truth or grounding in reality, can destroy your life because people instantly assume the worst. Public perception is everything, and there's no more presumption of innocence. A teacher my mother knew of had a similar experience, accused by a trio of girls of indecent behaviour, probably because they were failing his class. He lost his job, his marriage, his kids and ultimately his life to suicide, yet when it actually came to trial their story fell apart and they admitted they'd made it up. Those kids never suffered any consequences for their actions, but a man's life was destroyed by the accusation alone. We need to do better.

[@cabe3231]

I absolutely love this movie and am so glad you've given it the spotlight. Well done, Drinker.

[@sugartoothYT]

He already gave hints about the ending, but I already had sorta readied my expectations. The thing about these non-Hollywood, Scandinavian movies is that they don't give a damn about their character having a happy ending. If it fits the story, the main character might just end up dead by overdose in a ditch. Dark and gray endings are no rarity so you can never be sure.

[@DanBoergeJensen]

This is genuinely the scariest movie I have ever seen.

[@Aikurisu]

Damn you Drinker for recommending this film. Watched it tonight and I can't get it out of my head. Powerful film. Perhaps too powerful, given the world we currently live in.

[@THEOUTCASTSCREATIVE]

So glad you found this one. I saw it at the cinema. An extremely difficult and painful watch, but so well made.

[@misterdipster4241]

Mads Mikkelsen is one of the gems in todays cinema. My 1st encounter was his performance in "The green butchers", also a danish film. Absolutely worth watching.

[@loarmistead]

Mikkelsen is such a great actor he can carry an entire film by himself (see: Arctic). I'll give anything he's in a shot.

[@physicalmediaodyssey]

Mads Mikkelsen is definitely underused in Hollywood, despite always bringing his A-game to every role. The Hunt along with Another Round and Riders of Justice are my favourite roles of his.

[@IRMentat]

Made is fairly “Everyman” in terms of physique but by damn his acting chops fly high far and clear for all to see. It’s a rare day I would turn down watching something he’s in (unless kojima was involved).