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Amos Lassen wrote on 07/04/2012:

Tova Magnusson brings us a new film, “Four More Years” in which we meet Swedish political leader David Holst, handsome, funny, popular and the predicted next prime minister of the country. However, what looked like an easy victory becomes a major defeat when the opposing party won the election and the right to lead Sweden for the next four years. Holst falls in love with Martin who just happens to be the only man that he cannot love as he is the Secretary of State and from a rival party—the one who won the election. If they cannot keep their relationship secret, everything will be at risk and both could destroy their careers. David, however, does not like playing the political game and because of that he can lose the man he loves.

Two years after losing the election and with his popularity rapidly waning, David fights to hold onto his career and that his when his life was turned upside down. No one really cares that he isn’t married or that he is gay but then he falls in love with a man who sits next to the prime minister and a member of the party that won the election and if this comes to light, then both men will lose. As the two fall deeper in love, David realizes that he could betray himself and his political aspirations. He knows he cannot betray the man he loves. So is this what bipartisanship is all about?

There is a lot of drama and lots of comedy in this new film that deals with homosexual love against the background of Swedish politics. Bjorn Kjellman is excellent as Holst as is Eric Ericson as Martin.

just a reviewer wrote on 07/31/2011:

.......title of this Great little Swedish film (actually released as: "Four More Years")

(( This review is based on a Region 2 encoded DVD copy ))

(( RATING ADVISORY XXXX RATING ADVISORY: NC-90 / 18----No one under Age 90 is allowed NOT to see this movie ))

A CAST OF CHARACTERS (by order of importance, naturally):

- David Holst - (played by: Björn Kjellman)----Our Starched and Proper Male Lead, who is Sweden's Liberal Party head, now attempting to gain a position within his party which could lead to ousting the current Opposition Party Prime Minister. Oh, yes, he has things under control (or does he?). Already married for 12 years to a strong, strong woman who, in effect, manages his career, Our David is, in truth, a Lost Liberal of a politician, adrift in a marriage of convenience. BUT, you should think of him, instead, as EMOTIONALLY being this wee, shivery lamb of a guy who we just wanna reach out for and enfold to our chest (Oh, David....David: when you're lost and wandering....if you'll only stay in one spot, then we can find you). Anyway, Readers, maybe his situation is not quite so bad as all that.....He is, at least, nice looking....pleasant....and usually in control---when not being yelled at. (Oh, and he wears great neckties). YET, what he really, REALLY needs is to run into "That Person" who will be able to show him what he has been missing for about 40 years of his life.....and introduce him to WHO he really is. (An Aside, for your viewing pleasure: I don't think "That Person" is too far off)

- Martin Kovac - (played by: Eric Ericson...how original)----Good Golly....he's here already: "That Person" I just mentioned to you. And in the very pleasing form of our Male Co-Lead.....who is Hunky....who is Charming....and who is (Yikes!) "OUT" BUT, worse than all those things (even the last one), is that he is (Gulp) an Up-and-Comer in the Opposition Party....you know, the one David is trying to defeat. Still and all....Martin's Cool...he's fun...he's smooth, and oh so easy to be with. An ever optimistic and sunny Rock of Gibraltar. Gosh, yes, you'll definitely fall in love with Martin...because, well, he's just the kinda guy you gravitate to. An even better way to put it is that HE is the Shepherd to David's Little Lost Lamb. (( Leaving Martin for now, just let me say that, out of them all, this is the Guy I really, REALLY fell for. You wait and see for yourselves....it ain't hard to do that ))

- Fia Holst - (played by: Tova Magnusson...our Director, herself; who must be Bi-Something or other)----This character is a "Man of Steel" (oops....I mean "Woman of ....."). Sometimes a little Bitchy (well, if you were in this kind of marriage, wouldn't you be?). This is a no-holds-barred Gal who, despite some initial gruffness, will come to recognize and accept what is in the best interests of herself and her (Our) man. Actually, toward film's end, you will definitely see her getting exactly what is coming to her (I know, this may sound "harsh".....but you'll probably be laughing your heads off anyway).

- Mama Holst - (played by: Inger Heyman)----A hard-as-nails Roofer (er...I mean Mother) who often calls her son, David, whatever-the-Swedish-word-for-Schmuck is. She pulls no punches when it comes to telling him what he SHOULD HAVE done. This is, for sure, a Mother who is definitely less easy on the eye...and the ego...than the Mother in my recent review of "He's My Girl".

- Barbro.."The Shocker" - (played by: Lisbeth Johansson)----Kudos by the Dozen to whoever was smart enough to put into the script, this priceless character and the words that come out of her mouth. In a scene shot at dawn, she is on her knees, peeking into and knocking on a small, ground level bedroom window....trying to grab the attention of our rudely awakened David....as he's attempting to keep her from seeing "That Person" in the bed he's just left. Folks, this is an Hilarious...Almost-Caught-Red-Handed scene.....You'll be falling off your seats laughing.

SOME GENERAL THOUGHTS, PLUS THINGS TO WATCH FOR:

- And these 2 Hot Swedes are one of the cutest couples you'll ever run into (there's nothing Cold about Sweden)

- And be wary of elevators....just one short ride together in one...and Someone becomes Smitten

- And Oh, Wow!....When your eyes meet across a crowded room....

- And what do you do when he's standing there...spouting political parables? Why, you lean into...and kiss him, of course (Yummy)

- And if you've recently fallen out of love....these 2 Guys will take your you right back into it. What a Treasure!

- And this is a movie where you really get to find out what a guy might do to a Horny Baptist. So, like it or not....Take that!

- And when asking your Lover how many "Others" BEFORE you.....ask only for a Ballpark Figure (saves Heartache)

- And have you EVER heard of "Punitive Wanking"? (Just think about it....you Must punish yourself for having Impure Thoughts) (Hee..hee)

- And when you've driven a "Someone" to walk away.....That's when your heart feels Torn Out. Absolutely Wrenched from your chest!

- And, oh yes, there are Sad moments....Misunderstanding moments (BUT....don't you Folks out there dare give up)

- And you'll never believe the funny-weirdness of a minutes long "On-line Dating" montage (Don't tell me YOU'VE been there!)

- And now for a Final AND: Bright RED...is the very best Color for these 2 Lovely Guys. Trust me...in the end, it's the one which will Warm Your Hearts!

TWO FINAL NOTES:

- The DVD Extras has "Behind The Scenes" shots which are not captioned.....NEVERTHELESS, you can easily tell these 2 Leads are having a ball with one another between shots. Makes for a Good and Fun Production, doesn't it?

- (You'll never have guessed): I've fallen in love with this movie.....Well, these 2 Guys, actually....David & Martin. Indeed, it's hard not to go back and revisit them every few days.

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