This is a diverting comedy that playfully mocks the metal scene in northern Europe. The story centers on an extreme metal group from the Finnish countryside who learn they might be invited to perform at a festival in Norway. Before they can achieve this, though, they’re required to write and play an original song and also do a local show as part of the preparation. "Heavy Trip," released in 2018, is generally enjoyable, particularly for those with some familiarity with bands or the rock/metal world. The Nordic settings are visually appealing, and it's fun trying to spot references to various groups—the t-shirts worn by the characters offer a few examples. I noticed shirts representing Overkill, Megadeth, Pantera, Death, Manowar, Testament, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, and numerous black/death metal acts. I’m uncertain about the exact timeline depicted in the film; the band uses cassette tapes for their demo recordings, and black metal is popular, which suggests it might be set in the 1990s. A character is wearing a NECROSHINE Overkill shirt—an album that was released in 1999—so I’d guess the setting is around then. The movie incorporates Nordic languages, likely Finnish (and possibly Swedish or Norwegian), with occasional English phrases spoken. Because there's no dubbed audio, viewers who don't understand these languages will need to rely on subtitles. I should mention that a follow-up film, "Heavier Trip," was released in 2024. The movie’s length is 1 hour and 31 minutes, and filming took place in Finland (Taivalkoski, Sipoo, Kirkkonummi, and Helsinki) and, I believe, Norway. GRADE: B

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