ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

ferdi111 A Summer Tale is a nice family movie. It reminded me a little bit "My Life as a Dog".Both movies are set to the same year - 1958 and in both movies kids must go somewhere away to the place they are not familiar with. They are unhappy but will recover later.Because I don't know too much about Sweden, some things seemed strange to me.Can you really hit the policeman in Sweden without being punished?:DWas the adoption in Sweden really so easy as described in the movie (I want foster-child and I will get it :P)? Can somebody explain it to me?

eroka I will have to disagree with the previous critiques here. I found this to be a very average movie, unfocused characters (though 3D most of the time) with odd twists in the plot and completely dumb ending, that doesn't make sense anywhere, let alone Sweden (and I refer to the summer-daddy picking up the kids from the hands of the police without anyone running after him).The entire set of relationships in this movie has been seen before and is not really interesting. The "romantic" couple is an old-fashioned, ugly and clumsy couple that we suppose to feel something for, and I didn't. The kids are OK, but I think that the French "Le Grand chemin" (1987), that pretty much tackled the same story line, but with far better performances between the lead kids. And how exactly do kids get the stuff to tattoo themselves while being hospitalized?! I was shocked at the silliness of that scene.Skip it, a very minor attempt.

drdfoo When I sat down to watch this movie I was rather depressed. "Den bästa sommaren" changed that.Wonderful film about two orphans spending their summer holidays together in late 50s Swedish countryside. Their "father" for the summer is a seemingly square and restrained coroner, struggling for self-respect and gaining respect from others. With the 1958 soccer World Cup (which was held in Sweden) as a background, the three of them, and the kids' teacher, find their lives changing - for the better.Great acting, wonderful photo, good timing and a story that will make your day brighter too. 10/10.

marcusjm This is an excellent movie that captures the same mood that is so common in Lasse Hallströms movies. The pace is excellent, it's full of good oneliners, and has a great ending. Ulf Malmroos has again proven that he is one of the best Swedish directors in modern times.