{"id":552,"date":"2025-04-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-jonssonligan-kommer-tillbaka\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:17:01","slug":"review-jonssonligan-kommer-tillbaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-jonssonligan-kommer-tillbaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: J\u00f6nssonligan Kommer Tillbaka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

J\u00f6nssonligan kommer tillbaka<\/strong> (The J\u00f6nsson Gang Returns) reunites audiences with Charles Ingvar “Sickan” J\u00f6nsson (Robert Gustafsson)<\/strong>, Dynamit-Harry (Anders Jansson)<\/strong>, Vanheden (Jonas Karlsson)<\/strong>, and Doris (Jennie Silfverhjelm)<\/strong>. Unlike recent reboots or remakes, this film serves as a direct sequel to the original series featuring G\u00f6sta Ekman<\/strong>, Bj\u00f6rn Gustafson<\/strong>, Ulf Brunnberg<\/strong>, and Birgitta Andersson<\/strong>. While the film largely succeeds, some unexplained plot elements are not addressed, as detailed below. Following the disappointing Se upp f\u00f6r J\u00f6nssonligan<\/a><\/strong> (Watch Out for the J\u00f6nsson Gang), the filmmakers have refocused on the core elements that contributed to the original films’ enduring appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charles Ingvar “Sickan” J\u00f6nsson returns to Sweden after an extended period and immediately attracts the attention of police officer Rigmor Gren (Lotta Tejle)<\/strong>. It’s clear Sickan is planning something, but his exact intentions remain concealed. He quickly regroups with his accomplices and unveils his plan to steal a valuable dinosaur skeleton from the Naturhistoriska riksmuseet<\/strong> (Swedish Museum of Natural History). The heist is meticulously planned, but true to J\u00f6nsson Gang form, unforeseen complications arise, setting the stage for comedic chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What works in J\u00f6nssonligan kommer tillbaka<\/em>? The answer is, largely, everything. The film provides an entertaining experience, and the decision to set it within the same continuity as the original films, but with a new cast, proves to be a successful creative choice. Each actor delivers a performance that honors the original characters while simultaneously imbuing them with their own distinct interpretations. Robert Gustafsson effectively embodies the spirit of Papphammar<\/strong>, at times strikingly reminiscent of G\u00f6sta Ekman’s portrayal of the perpetually stressed leader. Anders Jansson faces the formidable challenge of portraying Dynamit-Harry, following Bj\u00f6rn Gustafson’s memorable performance. He succeeds admirably, bringing both warmth and vulnerability to the character. Jonas Karlsson, a consistently strong performer, offers his own interpretation of Vanheden, with clear nods to Ulf Brunnberg’s iconic portrayal in terms of mannerisms and speech. While Doris was often relegated to a comedic background role in the original films, Jennie Silfverhjelm’s modern version establishes her as the most significantly evolved character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lotta Tejle plays Rigmor Gren, who, within the film’s narrative, has been pursuing the J\u00f6nsson Gang for years. Here, some continuity issues arise: such a character did not<\/em> exist in the previous films; while the police were consistently on their trail, it was always different officers. However, the creation of a distinct “antagonist” for the gang is understandable from a narrative perspective. Furthermore, the events of Den svarta diamanten<\/strong> (The Black Diamond), in which Sickan seemingly experiences a mental breakdown and regresses into childhood, are not addressed. While there is a reference to Den svarta diamanten<\/em>, the film appears to retcon the leadership dynamic, suggesting that Doktor Bus\u00e9<\/strong>, rather than Sickan, was in charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are ultimately minor quibbles, as the film maintains a consistently entertaining and engaging pace. While a few plot points could have benefited from further refinement, they do not significantly detract from the overall positive viewing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u00f6nssonligan kommer tillbaka<\/em> is available on Blu-ray<\/strong> only, and not on UHD<\/strong>. The Blu-ray edition exhibits a finely detailed picture with excellent black levels. The audio is presented solely in 5.1 DTS Master<\/strong>, which is somewhat disappointing as it results in a slightly underwhelming soundscape. The surround sound implementation, unfortunately, lacks impact. While certainly adequate, the audio track lacks the punch expected for this type of film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As is often the case, no supplementary materials are included, which is regrettable. The inclusion of a commentary track, at minimum, would have been highly valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, J\u00f6nssonligan kommer tillbaka<\/em> is highly recommended. In my opinion, it represents the best<\/em> J\u00f6nsson Gang film since Den svarta diamanten<\/em>, released 33 years ago! Prepare some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the J\u00f6nsson Gang’s latest escapade!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SF Studios<\/a><\/em><\/strong> provided review copies for this analysis. The provision of materials does not influence our editorial independence; our reviews are always conducted with our readers and consumers as our primary focus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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