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Wallander Reviews

2008

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Starring Kenneth Branagh as Kurt Wallander, a hard-working cop with a strong sense of integrity. Based in the small town of Ystad, Sweden, these compelling murder mysteries are based on the award-winning and phenomenally popular novels by Henning Mankell. Read more

Starring	Kenneth Branagh, David Warner, Tom Hiddleston, Jeany Spark
Director	Philip Martin
Genres	Drama, Thriller

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  Dark cop in a grey landscape
  
  A great series, so different from the usual detective yarns. It was these difference that made it stand out from the oh-so-plentiful cop fare. The main ... read more »
  
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  - Exeter
  - 08 Jan 2009 at 09:53
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  I love it...but may not be to everyones taste.
  
  I really enjoyed this series. It moves at a very slow pace and is moody and subtle. It's nothing like Lost in Translation in it's story but I think ... read more »
  
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  - 24 Oct 2011 at 17:18
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  Interesting
  
  This was quite good to watch. Brannagh as Wallander was very good. (bit like Morse). Storeylines similar to Waking the Dead. It was interestingly filmed in ... read more »
  
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  - Wallasey, England
  - 27 Aug 2011 at 21:08
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  Would recommend
  
  I enjoyed this, and would recommend it, particularly If you like crime dramas like 'The Killing'. Only criticism would be that the acting was a bit ... read more »
  
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  - 14 Aug 2011 at 14:09
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  Too slow
  
  There seems to be an over emphasis on creating the haunting and brooding atmosphere. Unfortunately it was so brooding I dropped off to sleep.
  
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  - Bristol
  - 07 Feb 2011 at 07:16
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  Wonderful Nordic Crime
  
  did wonder if this would be successful when I read about it and it is!
  
  Branagh gives a superb performance as Wallander; permanently knackered, ... read more »
  
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- - vespucci9
  - 10 reviews
  - London
  - 24 Jul 2010 at 22:00
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  OUTSTANDING - A MUST WATCH
  
  Just brilliant absolutely the best thing we have watched so far this year - dont miss it its great - really atmospheric.
  
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  - uk
  - 27 May 2010 at 19:36
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  Try the Swedish version
  
  Much better acted, darker and less fluffied up but beautifully crafted with a haunting theme tune.BBC version has been Anglicised to the point where there seems... read more »
  
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  - Reverbe
  - 15 reviews
  - Uxbridge
  - 21 May 2010 at 15:44
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  Grim but compelling
  
  The Swedish landscapes and characterisations are very engaging, and Kenneth Branagh is really impressive in the lead role. It is not advisable to watch ... read more »
  
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  - manchester
  - 25 Mar 2010 at 20:53
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  Spot on gloomy Swedish crime
  
  Watched disc one of this series - two episodes in all. Branagh is superb as Wallander - a bit inadequate emotionally; decent; alone; introvert; very much the ... read more »
  
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  - Herne Bay
  - 13 Feb 2010 at 18:09
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  Enjoyable
  
  Excellent acting and unusual stories and setting. I really enjoyed it.
  
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  - 09 Feb 2010 at 23:52
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  Dark cop in a grey landscape
  
  A great series, so different from the usual detective yarns. It was these difference that made it stand out from the oh-so-plentiful cop fare. The main ... read more »
  
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  - Exeter
  - 08 Jan 2009 at 09:53
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  Think Bergerac with Volvos and less screnery
  
  So, we have 3 murders, 2 of them obviously related. what's the bet that the 3rd is the key?
  
  Branagh drives a Volvo and stares moodily at ... read more »
  
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  - York
  - 22 Jan 2009 at 09:24
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  wallander review
  
  really good, low key but completely absorbing films.
  
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- - maxwell
  - 24 reviews
  - chilham
  - 22 Mar 2009 at 17:29
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  Wallander
  
  I thought it was outstanding. Kenneth Branagh and David Warner are amazing in this Drama. The whole thing was done so beautifully, the senery and most of all ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 24 Mar 2009 at 12:23
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  Don't watch this if you have read the books
  
  Branagh is superb as Wallender, but the rest of this series is a disaster. Events are taken out of order, characters appear at the wrong times, and each story ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 12 Apr 2009 at 00:22
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  Wallander
  
  I enjoyed these stories and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a 'Morse' type mystery. Love the locations and Kenneth Brannagh is superb.
  
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  - Kendal
  - 16 Feb 2009 at 10:48
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  intrigueing
  
  This kept my interest and I couldnt wait to watch the next one. As good as Waking the dead.
  
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  - Burton-on-Trent
  - 12 Oct 2009 at 18:13
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  Try the Swedish version
  
  Much better acted, darker and less fluffied up but beautifully crafted with a haunting theme tune.BBC version has been Anglicised to the point where there seems... read more »
  
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  - Reverbe
  - 15 reviews
  - Uxbridge
  - 21 May 2010 at 15:44
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  Boring!
  
  Nice scenery, but not exactly gripping stuff. I found it very hard to feel sympathy for any of the characters. Lovely houses in Sweden though!
  
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- - Clapp
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  - Dorking
  - 03 Apr 2009 at 16:54
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  slow but enthrawling
  
  another detective series of the tortured-soul variety. this time we are spared the beat-up banger for a car, but you get the troubled, nay dysfunctional, family... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 14 Apr 2009 at 09:06

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  Starring Kenneth Branagh as Kurt Wallander, a hard-working cop with a strong sense of integrity. Based in the small town of Ystad, Sweden, these compelling murder mysteries are based on the award-winning and phenomenally popular novels by Henning Mankell....