Comeback (2023 film)

Comeback
Directed byPetri Kotwica
Screenplay byAleksi Bardy
Petri Karra
Based onStory by Petri Karra
Produced byAleksi Bardy
StarringMikko Leppilampi
Ville Myllyrinne
Paula Vesala
Anni Iikkanen
CinematographyHeikki Färm
Edited byToni Tikkanen
Music byTuomas Kantelinen
Production
company
Distributed byAurora Studios
Release date
  • 6 October 2023 (2023-10-06)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryFinland
LanguageFinnish
Budget€1,500,000 (with €600,000 support from the Finnish Film Foundation)

Comeback is a Finnish film directed by Petri Kotwica and released on October 6, 2023.[1] Written by Petri Karra and Aleksi Bardy, the movie follows a group of former rock stars who reconnect for a comeback, facing unexpected challenges along the way.[2]

The film stars Mikko Leppilampi, Ville Myllyrinne, Paula Vesala, and Anni Iikkanen in leading roles, with supporting performances from Pamela Tola, Marja Packalén, Mari Perankoski, Kirsi Ylijoki, Armi Toivanen, and Vuokko Hovatta.[3]

The film was produced by Helsinki-filmi and distributed by Aurora Studios.[3]

Its official soundtrack features the song "Diving Deep", released on August 24, 2023. Performed by Noora Louhimo, the track was written by Risto Asikainen, composed and produced by Jonas Olsson, with contributions from guitarist Nino Laurenne and drummer Gas Lipstick.[4]

Reception

The film received mixed reviews.[5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ Järvinen, Samuel (2023-07-11). "Here's a Look at the Mikko Leppilampi-Led Rock Film Comeback – Watch the Trailer". KaaosZine. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  2. ^ "Mikko Leppilampi Stars in a Rock Band Movie Comeback – Set for Fall 2023 Release". ePressi. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  3. ^ a b "Mikko Leppilampi Stars in a Rock Band Movie Comeback – Set for Fall 2023 Release". ePressi. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  4. ^ "Battle Beast's Noora Louhimo Sings Comeback Movie Theme Song – Listen Here". Soundi. 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  5. ^ Kartastenpää, Tero (2023-10-05). "Review: Comeback Is Mikko Leppilampi's Showcase". Suomen Kuvalehti. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  6. ^ "Comeback – Film Review". Episodi. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  7. ^ Keränen, Toni (2023-10-06). "Movie Review: The Rock Comedy Comeback Starring Mikko Leppilampi Isn't a Masterpiece But Leaves a Good Impression". Seiska. Retrieved 2023-10-09.

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