Film Review – Detective Downs

Reviewed at Fantastic Fest 2013

“Detective Downs” is a Norwegian feature that has a curious hook,
following the investigative efforts of a man with Downs syndrome who
tries to escape the stillness of his life through puzzle solving, using a
unique method. What appears from the outside as possible exploitation
is in fact a crushingly human picture with credible noir influences,
guided softly by director Bard Breien, who enjoys the oddness of the
premise while celebrating the presence of star Svein Andre Hofso, who
delivers exceptional work as the sleuth. Mildly comedic, unexpectedly
sexual, and fantastically entertaining, “Detective Downs” is a tonally
secure gem.
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