Comments on: The Wave: Norway’s First Disaster Movie

By: Micah

Micah — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:02:31 +0000

In reply to Jim. Agreed! From the US I’ve watched this movie multiple times. One of my favorites! This critic talked about the idea of a Tsunami in a fiord. So what? It was fresh and entertaining. The main actors were marvelous.

By: Shane Swensen

Shane Swensen — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:17:17 +0000

I agree with your take on The Wave. I almost didn’t watch because of the title- so many movies out there withe same name; and most not very good! I loved the scenery and the main characters. The shot of Idun bicycling to work will forever live in my memory. I think it symbolizes the love most Norwegians have for their country and for life in general. That beauty created a stark contrast once all hell broke loose.

By: Kenneth Ritter

Kenneth Ritter — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 17:11:45 +0000

I finally watched this film. What I was impressed with was how the writers and directors kept the movie grounded in the realm of a community of people not building that were going to be destroyed. That is what I fear we have lost in our Americanized version of a disaster film. We want to see building fall into one another. Regretfully we don’t want to see the relationships that are destroyed because of such a disaster. keep making the low budget films they bring us back to our humanity.

By: Carmen Campbell

Carmen Campbell — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:34:11 +0000

In reply to Robert. Actually, it could happen as fast or even faster. Google Vajont Dam. I watched Bolgen/The Wave shortly after seeing a documentary about the 1963 landslide on Monte Toc that caused an inland tsunami that killed approximately 2,000 people and washed away entire villages, and I was stunned at the similarities. Very scary!

By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 22:28:09 +0000

It was a low budget film but the intensity of all that occurred made it worth all the other parts! The bravery of the main characters make it so edge of your seat type that you do not want to miss a single part! I give this 2 thumbs up for creativity and bravery of those whom sacrificed their lives to save others! Wonderful movie My husband and I fully enjoyed it!!

By: Geronimo

Geronimo — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 13:08:56 +0000

Talfjord (the town on the other end of the wave) has only 4 minutes warning.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 03:22:06 +0000

In reply to Laura. I thought the same thing. That is North Sea water I'm assuming, and so one would think it would be very cold water all year round...somewhat like Lake Superior here in the US. And it didn't seem to bother them at all. Maybe they're just tough Norwegians (my husband's mother was 100%!).

By: Brianna

Brianna — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 23:50:16 +0000

In reply to Jim. I mean it's a Norway Movie not American Movie it is probably the only thing that they know...Plus it's there first disaster movie

By: ERIK DALTON

ERIK DALTON — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 03:33:49 +0000

This movie was incredible, and I didn’t mind watching with English subtitles at all. The acting and story line was emotional and relatable. Even with a language barrier, you were able to connect with the characters, including the minor ones. The disaster of the film wasn’t over exaggerated as in other movies: San Andreas, Poseidon, Day After Tomorrow, 2012, to list a few. Instead, the disaster feels realistic, convincing, and frightening. I’d recommend to anyone who enjoys a good disaster movie.

By: aimee dawson

aimee dawson — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:27:54 +0000

what does “oscar worthy” mean? in my opinion the last few oscars have been awarded to movies MUCH worse than this one… an academy award used to mean something, now it’s just …well…not what it used to be.
I liked this movie, although some scenes drove me crazy (like staring at a wave while it is coming your way instead of running for your life…?) All in all it kept me on the edge of my seat…