A-ha: The Movie
1 08 MINS, IN CINEMAS 20 MAY STARRING: Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, Pål Waaktaar DIRECTOR: Thomas Robsahm
THE PLOT:
Since its release in 1985, A-ha’s Take On Me has grown in stature to become a timeless classic. This docu tells the Norwegian trio’s story, mixing archive clips, fly-on-thewall footage and interviews.
WHAT’S RIGHT WITH IT?
Stories need conflict, and the rivalry between songwriters Pål and Mags gives the film a compelling narrative arc.
WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT?
Just like last year’s docu about pop duo Sparks, this film’s account of A-ha’s musical output over four decades may seem overly generous in detail.
VERDICT:
A fascinating film about mass pop stardom disrupting a quest for cool cultural cachet.