"Abe"

13 April 2026

45s

Madness of the method.

This is a fantastic way of trying to persuade people watching films that they shouldn't 'second screen' their way through the experience. It also takes a sly dig at Daniel Day Lewis... and why not! The father of a normal suburban family has adopted the manner of Abraham Lincoln, and he addresses them accordingly.

As is often the way with director Andreas Nilsson, it's little touches that make you laugh. The glances as 'Abe' opines are subtle but very telling, and the family reluctantly go along with the madness of his method, confident that it will all be worth it in the end.

Films that offer confidence in the audience's ability to join the dots are always welcome and this is a cracker in that regard.

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