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IMDb rating 6.8
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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

Susanne Bier has come up with another of her toweringly high-concept and faintly risible drama-thrillers...

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup
rated 7

...et fremragende eksempel på, hvordan et stykke sensationspræget pulp kan forvandles til et raffineret melodrama, når det får hele den royale overhaling og alle går ind til opgaven med fuld seriøsitet.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Lise Ulrich
rated 5

Filmen vil gerne lege kispus med publikums gængse sociale fordomme, og hvad det vil sige at være forælder, og kudos til Bier og Anders Thomas Jensen for det.

Read full review at Soundvenue
Critic Morten Piil
rated 5

...en spændstigt drejet historie om desperate danskere, der konfronterer – og selv udøver – vold, når de drives op mod muren.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko
Critic Victoria Machmudov
rated 6

...skärskådningen av en familj på bristningsgränsen träffar helt rätt från start till mål.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Susanne Bier
Director
Susanne Bier
Writer
Bodil Jørgensen
As Forensic pathologist
Ulrich Thomsen
As Simon
Peter Haber
As Gustav

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A Second Chance: A Gripping Thriller About a Detective's Quest for Justice A Second Chance is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged movie that delves into the complexities of human relationships, moral dilemmas, and the darker side of society. The film tells the story of Andreas, a dedicated detective who investigates a domestic dispute in a squalid apartment of a drug addict couple. He discovers an infant child in a wardrobe, neglected and alone. As he delves deeper into the case, Andreas is confronted with his own personal demons and makes a decision that will change his life forever. The film features an impressive cast, including Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Andreas, Ulrich Thomsen as Simon, and Maria Bonnevie as Anne. The actors deliver powerful performances that bring depth and nuance to their characters. The movie's cinematography is also noteworthy, capturing the gritty realism of urban life and creating an atmosphere of tension and unease. A Second Chance raises important questions about justice, morality, and parenthood. It challenges viewers to consider how far they would go to protect their own children or family members when faced with difficult circumstances. The movie's plot twists and turns keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end while also providing plenty of opportunities for character development along the way.. Overall., A Second Chance is an intense thriller that leaves audiences thinking long after it finishes..

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