Mads Mikkelsen stars as one of 4 teachers who decides to conduct an experiment based on a scientific suggestion that people function more effectively with a small amount of alcohol in their blood. Their endeavor stars with enthusiasm and success before things get out of control. This Danish import from Thomas Vinterberg revels in well-rounded writing and superb performances. There’s depth and warmth in the characters, as it observes their friendships and challenges. As with most of Vinterberg’s films, he takes a unique situation and brings it skillfully to life. NOTE: About 45 minutes in, there’s a hilarious montage of real world leaders who are obviously inebriated. (In Danish with subtitles) 
(4 / 5)
