Geekscape Movie Reviews: Klown

Klown (Klovn: The Movie) is a Danish movie that follows the exploits of mild-mannered Frank and his friend Casper during a weekend canoe trip. The movie is based on the Danish series Klovn that followed Frank and Casper from one misadventure to the next. Real-life comedians  Frank Hvam and Casper Christensen played pseudo-versions of themselves. The series was similar in theme to Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.  Prior to seeing the movie I had never heard of Klovn, but you don’t need to have any knowledge of the series to enjoy the movie.

The plot of the movie is simple, Frank’s girlfriend Mia thinks that Frank lacks fatherhood potential. So to prove his worth as a father Frank ‘kidnaps’ Mia’s 12-year-old nephew Bo and takes him along on his and Casper’s  annual weekend canoe trip. Or as Casper continuously refers to it, the “Tour de Pussy.” The movie follows them from one disaster to the next on their trip and each one being funnier and more crude than the last. This isn’t a comedy for the faint of heart. You’ve been warned.

Frank Hvam is hilarious as the well-intentioned but idiotic Frank, who despite his best efforts only makes things worse with each passing moment. Casper Christensen is equally hilarious as the sex-driven Casper. His main objective on the trip being to get as much (for lack of a better word) pussy any and every way he can. He sees the “Tour de Pussy” as his excuse to do what he wants without his wife being any the wiser. Marcuz Jess Petersen plays young Bo, the poor child who is stuck with Frank and Casper for the duration of the trip. I’ve got to give this kid credit for keeping a straight face here. He plays Bo as sheepish and aloof and his presence in the movie makes for an interesting mix with Frank and Casper.

The movie was directed by Mikkel Nørgaard, who also co-wrote the script with Frank Hvam and Casper Christensen. These guys know comedy and do it well. Having now seen this movie I’d love to go back and watch their series Klovn. For fans of crude comedies like The Hangover you will find this to be right up your ally, but this will also appeal to fans shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm. Just be warned that this is some crude humor, but it’s some damn funny humor.

Drafthouse Films will be releasing Klown in limited release and Video on Demand on July 27th. Do yourselves a favor and check it out. You won’t be disappointed.

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