A Beautiful Life Review: Directed by Mehdi Avaz (Toscana), it is the latest Danish musical romance film released on Netflix. The screenplay is written by Stefan Jaworski and produced by Julie Rix Bomholt and Anna Malmkjaer Willumsen. The film has a runtime of about 1 hour and 39 minutes.
The ensemble cast of the film includes Christopher as Elliot, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas as Lilly, Christine Albeck Børge as Suzanne, Ardalan Esmaili, Sebastian Jessen as Oliver, Paw Henriksen, Jonathan Harboe and others.
Plot: Elliott, a young fisherman with an extraordinary voice, gets the chance of a lifetime when he is discovered by the successful high-profile music manager, Suzanne. She soon pairs Elliott with her estranged daughter and music producer, Lilly. On his way to becoming a star, struggles from the past threaten not only his big breakthrough but also the budding love with Lilly.
Stories about an absolutely talented but unknown person being discovered and making it big in the industry is something that everyone must have seen before. What makes famous Danish singer Christopher Lund Nissen’s debut film different is that it doesn’t stretch the sappy insufferable love story as the key factor behind one’s career. Presenting a somewhat realistic take on fame, popularity and love. It all comes down to the choices one makes in life.
Choosing to push through the hard times, letting go of the painful past and deciding to go on which path – everything lies in the character’s hand. That’s what the film intends to show – it can be a beautiful life, despite anything that you choose and stick through. Elliot has a painful past, where he lost both of his parents in childhood and has been living in their memories, which almost restricts him from finding his true happiness.
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Lilly is the daughter of a famous late singer and a manager mother, who weren’t exactly present for her all the time. There’s loneliness in both of the lead’s life and a common grief of losing a parent. Even though they do not see eye to eye with each other, Lilly can’t ignore the talent he possesses. As they start working together as a singer and producer, their differences dissipate and they find something more than music brewing between them.
However, Elliot’s friend Oliver, played by Sebastian Jessen, certainly has an important role in bringing the turning points in the story. Watching his character makes one think about how friends should be chosen wisely, as they can be your biggest supporter or a bane in your life. On a side note, it would have been much clearer why Oliver means so much to him and how they even become friends. That would give more clarity on Elliot’s inability to call him out despite the evident mistreatment.
Other than that, the songs originally produced by Christopher might find their place on your playlist soon after watching the film. And despite it being his first lead role, he plays the character impeccably and one can imagine him taking the lead in other rom-coms.
A Beautiful Life Review
Overall, it’s sweet and heartwarming to watch with some great music. The story might seem like something that has been done before, but the realistic storyline and acting uplift it from going down the cliche/cheesy route. Among all the soundtracks featured in the film, Led to You was definitely my favourite, which falls aptly in line with the key point of the story. That the choices you make will lead you to the place you are meant to be.
Rating: 3.5/5
A Beautiful Life is currently streaming on Netflix.
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