{"id":708,"date":"2024-03-26T09:01:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T08:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-tillsammans-99\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:17:46","slug":"review-tillsammans-99","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-tillsammans-99\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Tillsammans 99"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tillsammans 99<\/strong> is the sequel to 2000’s Tillsammans<\/strong>. The original film was set in 1975, and this installment revisits the characters 24 years later. G\u00f6ran (Gustaf Hammarsten)<\/strong> and Klasse (Shanti Roney)<\/strong> are now the sole residents of the commune, maintaining a semblance of community through weekly meetings and planning sessions. On G\u00f6ran’s birthday, Klasse surprises him by inviting all the former commune members for a reunion, potentially sparking a new chapter in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Director and screenwriter Lukas Moodysson<\/strong> returns to filmmaking after a ten-year hiatus since 2013’s Vi \u00e4r B\u00e4st<\/strong>, during which he created the TV series G\u00f6sta<\/strong>. Surprisingly, Tillsammans 99<\/em> emerged with little prior publicity, marking a sequel to what many consider Moodysson’s finest work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tillsammans<\/em> excelled in its performances and adeptly balanced humor and pathos. The film possessed a genuine warmth, and the scene featuring Michael Nyqvist’s (1960-2017)<\/strong> character, Rolf, losing his wallet in a restaurant, remains a standout moment in Swedish cinema. Consequently, expectations for Tillsammans 99<\/em> were considerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unfortunately, these expectations were largely unmet. Tillsammans 99<\/em> feels like a retread of the original, but lacking its predecessor’s warmth. The characters exhibit minimal development over the intervening 24 years, resulting in a sense of tired repetition rather than insightful progression. Due to the passing of Michael Nyqvist, his character Rolf is absent. Ola Rapace<\/strong> is replaced by Jonas Karlsson<\/strong> in the role of Lasse, with unconfirmed reasons circulating for the casting change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At just under two hours, Tillsammans 99<\/em> feels protracted, primarily due to the stagnation of its characters. Their arcs remain largely unchanged both within the film and across the decades between the two films. A potentially compelling scene between Klasse and Lasse involving a loom ultimately leads nowhere, simply revisiting a conversation from the past. The introduction of the mysterious guest, Peter (David Dencik)<\/strong>, fails to generate significant tension, and G\u00f6sta’s continued inertia adds little to the narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presumably, Moodysson intends to portray the characters’ reluctance or inability to evolve beyond their established comfort zones. However, this thematic focus translates to a lack of engagement and eventual boredom for the viewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tillsammans 99<\/em> is available exclusively on Blu-ray, presenting a stable picture that complements the film’s documentary-like aesthetic. The audio track is presented in 5.1 DTS-HD<\/strong>, which is more than adequate for this style of film. Dialogue is clear and centered, although some may perceive it as slightly mumbled at times; this is attributable to the recording itself rather than any sound design issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blu-ray lacks any supplemental materials, which is regrettable. Insight into Moodysson’s vision and behind-the-scenes content would have been a valuable addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In conclusion, Tillsammans 99<\/strong> proved to be a disappointment. While the film exhibits considerable potential and the cast delivers commendable performances, the script and direction ultimately fall short of their mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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