"I don't know inside my head"
Anton has an older brother he wishes were different in this charming tale of wish fulfilment and sibling relationships. Anton's older brother, Buller, has autism and cannot fulfil the requirements of a 'normal' older brother for Anton; someone to protect him from bullies and show him the way when it comes to girls. Instead, Buller worries about ways to make Anton happy and draws him picture after picture of outer space. And it's outer space which provides a potential answer to the brothers' dilemmas, with Anton discovering an extra-terrestrial toy that can turn his brother into a super hero.
Birger Larsen's coming-of-age comedy is a lovely look at a difficult relationship and he draws very good performances from all of the young cast (Andrea Reimer is particularly memorable as the young girl after Anton's hear). Ake Sandgren's screenplay is true to the youth on screen and adds real feeling to a fairly fantastic plot.
The special effects are not the best you will see but the film has real heart and it is almost impossible to stop smiling at Anton and Buller's antics. These scenes are truly fun and really bring home the point when dealing with the frustration and disappointment that Buller feels at his 'normal' life.
A charming coming-of-age story with a wonderful fantasy twist - 7/10
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