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After years of playing songs by other artists, the opportunity of a concert in Norway encourages a metal band to compose their own material, but not before overcoming some unexpected difficu... Read all After years of playing songs by other artists, the opportunity of a concert in Norway encourages a metal band to compose their own material, but not before overcoming some unexpected difficulties. After years of playing songs by other artists, the opportunity of a concert in Norway encourages a metal band to compose their own material, but not before overcoming some unexpected difficulties.

• Juuso Laatio
• Jukka Vidgren
• Aleksi Puranen
• Jari Olavi Rantala
• Johannes Holopainen
• Samuli Jaskio
• Antti Tuomas Heikkinen
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• Turo Moilanen
• Jyrki Kalevi 'Jynkky' Pätsi
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• Trivia The film was originally titled "Impaled Rektum", then "A band called Impaled Rektum" and eventually "Heavy Trip".
• Goofs Pasi wears simple black t-shirt during recording of demo tape, but when the band walks out of the barn to see Norwegian visitor, he is wearing a t-shirt of famous Polish metal band - Behemoth.

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Pasi : Symphonic post-apocalyptic reindeer-grinding Christ-abusing extreme war pagan Fennoscandian metal.

• Soundtracks Kuusamo (Africa) Written by Toto Cutugno and Vito Pallavicini Lyrics by Juha Vainio Arranged by Mika Lammassaari Performed by Eemeli Bodde

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• Feb 6, 2019
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" Heavy   Trip ," a Finnish ensemble comedy about a wannabe black metal band, is probably the only film you'll see this year with a crowd-surfing corpse. Don't let the last part of that sentence dissuade you from seeing " Heavy   Trip :" it's a real crowdpleaser. 

Granted, many of the film's jokes are at the expense of the small-town residents of Taivalkoski, a little Finnish burg where reindeer meat is sold and the slur "homo" is regrettably used to put down outcasts. Painfully shy metalhead Turo ( Johannes Holopainen ) is one such misfit: he and his band—later named "Impaled Rektum"—have been practicing for 12 years, but have never performed live once. That all changes when the Rektum bump into the director of a Norwegian metal festival. Their ensuing hero's journey-style story is a heart-felt and surprisingly well-timed comedy with just enough self-deprecating humor to make even the most shop-worn cliches work. " Heavy   Trip " is a feel-good comedy about the members of a subculture that simultaneously embraces and pokes fun of its subjects. 

You don't even have to enjoy  heavy  metal music to like " Heavy   Trip ," though it definitely helps. Turo and his band are good at what they do: Turo's singing voice sounds like a possessed diesel engine; drummer Jynnky ( Antti Heikkinen ) keeps time even when he's choking on his food; guitarist Lotvonen ( Samuli Jaskio ) shreds his instrument as quickly and as gracefully as a free-falling rollercoaster cart; and bassist Pasi ( Max Ovaska ) gives such a solid, low-thrumming foundation to the group's glass-shattering music that he makes even goofy KISS-style ghost paint and nail-studded bracelets seem like reasonable fashion choices. 

You can tell that these guys are serious about what they do just from the way that they solemnly talk about metal. Thankfully, their passion is never really the butt of the film's jokes. Sure, Pasi, a part-time librarian, recommends Uruguayan grindcore metal to two unsuspecting patrons who only want to hear Justin Bieber's latest record. And yes, Pasi's fellow band-mates are the kind of guys who have starry-eyed conversations about what their band should be called--"Fetal Death." "Let's not get small children involved in this"—while they push Jynnky's broken down van. Pasi also quotes former Black Sabbath frontman Ronnie James Dio with grave earnest-ness and can recall the opening chords to all his favorite songs by Pantera, Children of Bodom, and Mors Subita. Turo means it when he says "This music is our thing. Other guys can play hockey and drive around chasing pussy. We play metal." And Holopainen's apparent sincerity and conviction makes you want to overlook the wounded macho pride inherent in his second sentence. He convinces you that Turo's crass declaration makes sense in his world, a place where he and his friends are credible under-dogs.

Co-directors Juuso Laatio and Jukka Vidgren and their three co-writers' rare sensitivity and knack for comic timing makes Turo and his group's generally familiar story arc—Impaled Rektum's Norway gig gives them an immediate ego boost, but they become so overwhelmed with their imminent success that they cause an international incident involving a stolen van and an illegally exhumed corpse—that much more convincing. You can see some plot twists coming, just as you can tell that Turo will inevitably overcome his timidity and show local florist Miia ( Minka Kuustonen ) how he feels about her. 

But Laatio, Vidgren, and the gang deserve major credit for nailing their scenario's most predictable elements. They spin things out until eventually, you start to wonder why you're watching the Swedish border patrol attack a "Jesus and the disciples"-themedbachelor party. Thankfully, even this shaggy dog-style scenario pays off. Twice. Laatio and Vidgren are so good at establishing their film's internal logic that it's even hard to find fault with their most seemingly chauvinistic, bro-y jokes, like when Jynnky's reindeer-slaying dad tells Impaled Rektum's members that "The meaning of life is like a clitoris: you move around it, but you can never be sure you've found it." That joke may seem icky, but it's not finished until Jynnky's mom adds "You haven't." 

Likewise, a fratguy-worthy paraphrase of " The Blues Brothers "—"We're on a mission from Satan"—isn't over until a Swedish border patrolwoman says "Listen, I love Satan as much as any woman in their 40s. But you're coming up for interrogation right this moment." The rest of the film's jokes are similarly raunchy, but never in a mean-spirited way (Just wait 'til you see how Turo ultimately deals with being called a "Homo"). That spirit of inclusivity makes " Heavy Trip " a cult hit waiting in the wings. Come for the brutal music, stay for the charming DIY optimism.

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Simon Abrams is a native New Yorker and freelance film critic whose work has been featured in  The New York Times ,  Vanity Fair ,  The Village Voice,  and elsewhere.

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Directed by Jukka Vidgren , Juuso Laatio

Better shit thighs than eternal constipation.

Turo is stuck in a small village and the best thing in his life is being the lead vocalist for the amateur metal band Impaled Rektum. He and his bandmates have practiced for 12 years without playing a single gig. The guys get a surprise visitor from Norway -- the promoter for a huge heavy metal music festival -- and decide it's now or never. They steal a van, a corpse, and even a new drummer to make their dreams a reality.

Johannes Holopainen Samuli Jaskio Antti Tuomas Heikkinen Max Ovaska Minka Kuustonen Ville Tiihonen Kai Lehtinen Chike Ohanwe Pirjo Lonka Martti Syrjä Sinikka Mokkila Pertti Sveholm Rune Temte Joel Hirvonen Anssi Niemi Ville Hilska Torstein Bjørklund Helén Vikstvedt Mikko Neuvonen Tobias Anttila Nuutti Konttinen Juho Keskitalo Riku-Pekka Miettunen Markus Santakangas Mika Raittila Matti Välttilä Janne Salonen Rune Kanstad Aija Ronkainen Show All… Hans Lindgård Bjørn Ole Kurkela-Marjala Espen Bjørkmo John Fredrik Strokkenes Vebjørn Strokkenes Nils Nymo

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Jukka Vidgren Juuso Laatio

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Kai Nordberg Kaarle Aho

Writers Writers

Aleksi Puranen Jukka Vidgren Jari Rantala Juuso Laatio

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Kimmo Taavila

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Paula Haukinen Iiris Juutilainen

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Nadia Khamlichi Adrian Politowski Bastien Sirodot Cloé Garbay

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Juha-Matti Toppinen

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Onni Nieminen

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Tuomo Hintikka Dominique Cockx

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Roman Neso Laupmaa Enar Tarmo

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Lauri Porra

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Samuli Ala-Lahti Tapio Liukkonen Panu Riikonen Olli Pärnänen Tuomas Klaavo

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Karoliina Koiso-Kanttila

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Kati Koskela

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Review by Rob Landers ★★★

Don’t tell me to listen to your band if you don’t play “Symphonic, post- apocalyptic, reindeer grinding, Christ abusing, extreme war pagan, Fennoscandic metal.”

Review by Big Dutch ★★★★½ 2

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

Traveling to a metal festival in Norway in a viking longboat is now a dream of mine.

Review by cult_vegetables ★★★½

Black Metal's always ripe for a satirical jab, and who better than the Scandinavians to give it heft. If the music's heavy, the tone's warmhearted (projectile vomiting excepted), and our hapless thrashers are truly lovable misfits. The film's convivial absurdism and romantic sidebar almost feel quaint.

Review by Dave Edwards ★★★★

I never knew symphonic post-apocalyptic reindeer-grinding Christ-abusing extreme war pagan Fennoscandian metal was a music sub genre until now.

But if all symphonic post-apocalyptic reindeer-grinding Christ-abusing extreme war pagan Fennoscandian metal musicians are as loveably goofy, completely endearing, and big-hearted as the ones in Heavy Trip, consider me an enthusiast from here on out.

Review by LeSchroeck ★★★ 5

Vier Metal-Finnen überwinden ihre Skepsis, ihre Angst und sämtliche Hindernisse, um ein Demo aufzunehmen und ihren 1. Gig auf einem Festival in Norwegen zu absolvieren. Ohne böse oder bissig zu klingen: das ist nett. Vor allem, weil die Jungs sympathisch sind und das Leben als Headbanger (gerade im kleinen Kaff) doch gar treffend gezeigt oder eben auch mal verarscht wird. Musikalisch sollte man sich ebenfalls nicht beschweren können, vor allem wer's gern trashig, knüppelig, gegrunzt, gegrölt, satanistisch oder Rentier-geschreddert mag. Aber das Ganze ist dann eben auch eine Malen-nach-Zahlen-Underdog-Road Trip-Story, in der einige Elemente so typisch und abgenudelt wirken wie die letzte Iron Maiden-LP, die ich in meinem Leben gekauft habe. Etwas mehr grober, derber Irrsinn hätte dieser Metal-Journey schon noch gut getan. Egal, der 90er-Jahre-Vibe und Impaled Rektum werden mit Sicherheit ihre Fans finden und bespaßen.

Review by schneeland ★★★★

This comedy of losers (another one!) is much more enjoyable than I thought at first: HEAVY TRIP is made with love, care and consideration. Great characters, good ideas, great music (even if you're not a Metalhead (like me)) and heaps of dry humour - and although it's pretty formulaic aswell, no doubt, it doesn't fail to entertain.

Well, the events along the "roadtrip to Norway" are much too forced for my taste, but that's only a minor point of criticism of this surprisingly well done debut feature film.

Review by Poodini ★★½

No matter how hard you try you just can’t stop the METAL! 🤘🏼

Review by Jess ★★★★

So fucking metal! 🧠🤘🗡️

When that head of police said "I love Satan as much as the next 40 year old woman...

Review by b. weird ★★½

listen, I love Satan as much as any woman in her 40s

Review by Eltopo68 ★★★½

Most metal films take themselves either way too seriously or not seriously enough. Kind of like metal music itself. This was a surprisingly sweet underdog story that doesn't look down on the music nor treats it as a parody. And this is one of the few soundtracks that I'd actually listen to outside of the movie. Extreme metal fans will get the most of out of this, but even the non-metal friends (Yeah, I know. What the hell is wrong with them?) that I showed this to really dug it. Two metal horns up!

Review by nosferatu47 ★★★★ 2

Heavy Trip makes Norwegian Black Metal seem so endearing. This band, Impaled Rektum are like the adorable stuffed animals of metal. They're totally into their music, but they're all positive characters who use it as an escape from their mundane existences. Maybe this is a reaction to films like The Lords of Chaos and that doc Where the Light Takes, that are shadowed by that band Mayhem and the murder of their lead singer. Here black metal brings the light into these characters' lives. I am not usually a comedy person, but this totally worked, mostly. Even when it slipped into unbelievable zaniness in the last third; it somehow rescued itself, escaping the annoying cringe factor by a narrow margin.…

Review by Luis 🍿 ★★★ 1

Why does every movie about Metal have to be so ridiculous and senseless?

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• AV Club Katie Rife While the film's attempts at slapstick can be painful-in a cringing way, not in a brutal way-Heavy Trip does succeed in creating perhaps the most charming ensemble of morbid dorks since What We Do In The Shadows.
• The Lamplight Review Brent Hankins For anyone that's ever played in a garage band and remembers things like pre-show jitters, schlepping equipment to and from the venue, and the importance of a good promotional photo, Heavy Trip should resonate particularly well.
• Film Threat Filipe Freitas Heavy Trip is an absurdist, powerhouse folly, which feels spunky enough to honor the musical genre and comes filled with deadpan hilarity to please comedy addicts.
• Nightmare on Film Street Kimberley Elizabeth Tune in, Turn off, and just go with it - Heavy Trip is a hilarious home for outcasts and misfits. A laugh riot for the rebellious, and call-to-arms for the underdog.
• Smash Cut Reviews Karl Delossantos Not everyone will be able to find the rhythm that Heavy Trip is drumming, but once you do it's futile not to drum along.
• RogerEbert.com Simon Abrams A cult hit waiting in the wings. Come for the brutal music, stay for the charming DIY optimism.
• Slant Magazine Pat Brown Its story distances heavy metal from any whiff of toxic masculinity by setting Turo and company against homophobes and rakes.
• Austin Chronicle Richard Whittaker It's no Metalocalypse (pretty much the only metal comedy to completely break the rules), and there are no new classic anthems here, but if you want to bang your head to a very familiar beat, Heavy Trip is a solid cover version.
• 812filmreviews Robert Daniels The band at the center of Heavy Trip, Impaled Rectum, provide the best comedy of the year and one of the best music films in decades
• Chicago Reader Jamie Ludwig One of the funniest buddy films of the year.
• Los Angeles Times Michael Rechtshaffen Remains knowingly true to its quirky quartet and milieu even as the plotting runs off the rails a tad in the third act.
• RogerEbert.com Nick Allen Achieves the status of bonafide crowd-pleaser, for a crowd that isn't normally acknowledged with such detail and warmth.
• Hollywood Reporter Deborah Young Part let's-get-it-together band saga and part road movie, the story arc is awfully familiar, but that doesn't stop it being a rollicking romp.
• Austin Chronicle Josh Kupecki This Finnish black metal comedy has its heart in the right place (severed from the body, of course, and served on a stake), but never quite transcends its quirky humor to become the epic it sets out to be.
• Third Coast Review Lisa Trifone If you can, see this one with an audience where the laughs from your fellow film-goers will surely elevate this slapstick rock comedy to an eleven.
• Birth.Movies.Death. Andrew Todd Heavy Trip ought to appeal to a wider audience than Lords of Chaos, as the bar for entry in terms of prior knowledge (and stomach fortitude) is much lower. It's also just a likeable story.
• Consequence Dominick Suzanne-Mayer There's always been a from-the-basement feel to the genre, and everything about the modest dark comedy of Heavy Trip feels entirely faithful to that anarchic spirit.
• Blu-ray.com Brian Orndorf The production manages to maintain control of outrageousness, keeping extremes sly and silliness within reach, skillfully finding moments of pure joy.
• Cinema Crazed Felix Vasquez Jr. A genuinely entertaining, heartfelt, laugh out loud film...
• Eye for Film Jennie Kermode Heavy Trip has universal appeal, but you will need resilient eardrums to get you through - and if you know your metal well, the in-jokes may well have you in stitches within the first 20 minutes.

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• My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) – A romantic comedy about a young woman (Nia Vardalos) from a Greek-American family as she navigates her cultural traditions, family dynamics, and the pursuit of love.
• Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) – Based on the novel by Rebecca Wells, this film tells the story of a mother-daughter relationship strained by secrets, healing through the bond of a close-knit group of lifelong friends.
• Nowhere Boy (2009) – A biographical drama about the teenage years of John Lennon (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his complex relationship with his mother, Julia Lennon (Anne-Marie Duff), who influences his musical journey.
• The Help (2011) – Set in the 1960s, this film focuses on the relationships between African-American maids and the white families they work for, highlighting the motherly connections and shared struggles between the characters.
• The Family Stone (2005) – A comedy-drama about the Stone family’s holiday gathering, where the eldest son brings his uptight girlfriend (Sarah Jessica Parker) home, leading to clashes, unexpected connections, and a deeper understanding of family bonds.
• White Oleander (2002) – Based on the novel by Janet Fitch, this drama follows a young girl (Alison Lohman) who endures a series of foster homes while her incarcerated mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) exerts a lasting influence on her life.
• Incredibles 2 (2018) – An animated superhero film that explores the dynamics of the Parr family as the mother, Helen/Elastigirl, takes the spotlight to save the world while her husband Mr. Incredible stays at home to care for their children.
• The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) – Four best friends discover a pair of magical jeans that fit them all perfectly, symbolizing their enduring friendship and providing support as they navigate their individual challenges.
• An Unfinished Life (2005) – A drama about a troubled woman (Jennifer Lopez) who moves to her estranged father-in-law’s (Robert Redford) ranch with her daughter, leading to healing, forgiveness, and a deeper understanding of family.
• For Keeps (1988) – A romantic comedy-drama that explores the challenges faced by a teenage couple (Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff) when they unexpectedly become parents and must confront the realities of adulthood and parenthood together.
• My Girl (1991) – Set in the 1970s, this coming-of-age film follows an 11-year-old girl (Anna Chlumsky) as she deals with the loss of her mother and forms an unlikely friendship with a boy (Macaulay Culkin) from a funeral home.
• Jack & Diane (2012) – A romantic drama that delves into the passionate relationship between two teenage girls and the impact it has on their individual lives and the lives of their families.
• Girl, Interrupted (1999) – Based on a memoir, this drama focuses on a young woman (Winona Ryder) who voluntarily commits herself to a mental institution, forming unexpected bonds and finding solace in the presence of other patients, including a motherly figure (Angelina Jolie).
• The Duchess (2008) – A period drama based on the life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (Keira Knightley), as she navigates the challenges of her loveless marriage and seeks independence, all while trying to be a loving mother.
• Aquamarine (2006) – A teen fantasy film about two friends who discover a mermaid named Aquamarine and help her find true love while learning valuable lessons about friendship and growing up.
• Whip It (2009) – A sports comedy-drama about a rebellious teenager (Ellen Page) who finds her passion in roller derby, with the support and encouragement of her unconventional mother (Marcia Gay Harden).
• Mermaids (1990) – A comedy-drama about a single mother and her two daughters as they navigate the challenges of love, growing up, and finding their place in the world.
• Anna Karenina (2012) – Based on Leo Tolstoy’s novel, this period drama follows the tragic love affair of Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley), a woman torn between her duty as a mother and her desires for love and freedom.
• The Sisterhood of Night (2014) – A mystery drama that explores the consequences faced by a group of girls involved in a secret society, with their mothers and the community at large trying to unravel the truth.
• Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) – Set during the Great Depression, this family film centers around a resourceful young girl (Abigail Breslin) who dreams of becoming a journalist while her mother (Julia Ormond) teaches her valuable life lessons.
• Little Secrets (2001) – A family film about a young girl who runs a secret business where she helps others keep their deepest secrets, all while facing her own challenges and learning important lessons from her mother.
• The Guilt Trip (2012) – A comedy about an inventor (Seth Rogen) who embarks on a road trip with his overprotective mother (Barbra Streisand), leading to humorous and heartfelt moments as they confront their relationship and discover more about each other.
• Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) – This film tells the story of a mother-daughter relationship strained by secrets, healing through the bond of a close-knit group of lifelong friends.
• 20th Century Women (2016) – Set in 1979, this drama explores the relationships between a single mother (Annette Bening), her teenage son, and the young women who influence his life, providing unique perspectives on womanhood and motherhood.
• Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) – A dramedy based on the memoir of Beverly Donofrio, this film follows a young woman (Drew Barrymore) who becomes a teenage mother and must navigate the challenges of parenthood while pursuing her dreams.
• Jackie & Ryan (2014) – A romantic drama about a single mother (Katherine Heigl) who forms a connection with a traveling musician (Ben Barnes) and finds inspiration and support in their relationship.
• Elsa & Fred (2014) – A romantic comedy-drama about a widower (Christopher Plummer) who forms an unlikely friendship and romance with his eccentric neighbor (Shirley MacLaine), bringing newfound joy and spontaneity into both their lives.
• Anywhere But Here (1999) – A drama about a free-spirited mother who uproots her daughter’s life to pursue her own dreams, leading to a journey of self-discovery for both of them.
• Morning Glory (2010) – A comedy-drama that follows the career aspirations of a young television producer (Rachel McAdams) as she takes on the challenge of revitalizing a morning show, with her relationship with her mother (Diane Keaton) serving as an important source of support.
• The Kids Are All Right (2010) – A comedy-drama about a same-sex couple (Annette Bening and Julianne Moore) whose family dynamic is challenged when their children seek out their biological father, leading to a thoughtful exploration of modern family dynamics and the bonds between mothers and their children.
• Room (2015) – Based on the novel by Emma Donoghue, this intense drama follows a young mother (Brie Larson) and her son as they escape from captivity and adjust to life outside, highlighting the powerful and unconditional love between a mother and child.

How to plan a Mother-Daughter Movie Night!

• Make a date with your mom or your daughter!
• Plan snacks and popcorn and favorite beverages!
• Keep it light-hearted and entertain the conversations during the movie!
• More tips on Family Movie Nights .