i be draw to this movie the moment i saw a preview of it on oscar night . when i read about kay pollak and i be hook . we american be sucker for a comeback kid . i understand this movie be a huge draw in sweden . a a very provincial american i can only speculate on the reason . perhaps it be because of the provocative joke that the lena character make at the beginning of the movie and other social comment but perhaps it be because of the central message which i believe have the same appeal everywhere in affluent society . the message of this movie for me be the same a the movie titanic . life be short people and as far a anyone really know it all we have get . it can be take away at any time . so isn not it a pity that we spend so much time hide behind wall separate u from other people because be so afraid of be hurt . tear down the wall be painful but feel alive lie on the other side of those wretched wall . feel alive be worth take the risk . give and you will receive . so start living now . many people be criticize this movie for it lack of characterization and other flaw . i say you be all pseudo sophisticate . get a grip folk and it a parable and a fable for we affluent westerner who be materially rich but whose soul be in abject poverty . so join a choir or a band or help build housing or distribute food for those less fortunate than you . spread some joy and make the world a good place as long a you get out and commune with your fellow man . write a check be not enough . we be a social specie by the way . even the humble of your fellow human being can affect you in way you never think possible . rugged individualism have it place but it be over rat .