The Worst Idea Ever

The Worst Idea Ever
Järjettömän paska idea
Directed byPamela Tola
Written byPamela Tola
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyArsen Sarkisiants
Edited byAntti Reikko
Music bySalla Luhtala
Production
companies
Distributed byAurora Studios
Release date
  • 13 January 2023 (2023-01-13)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryFinland
LanguageFinnish
Budget€1.625 million[1]

The Worst Idea Ever (Finnish: Järjettömän paska idea) is a 2023 Finnish drama film written and directed by Pamela Tola. The film stars Alina Tomnikov and Iina Kuustonen as the leads and follows the story of two friends, Ripe (Tomnikov) and Noora (Kuustonen), who work as video game designers. Other cast members include Chike Ohanwe, Mikko Kauppila, Joanna Haartti, Lotta Lehtikari, Leea Klemola, and Lauri Maijala.[2]

The film premiered in Finland on January 13, 2023.[3] It was produced by Aleksi Bardy and Anniina Leppänen under Helsinki-filmi and Aurora Studios and distributed by Aurora Studios.[4]

Plot

The story focuses on Ripe and Noora, best friends and colleagues in the video game industry. Their bond and professional lives are tested by personal and professional challenges as they navigate a male-dominated field and their own complex lives.[5]

Production

The film was produced by Aleksi Bardy and Anniina Leppänen. Salla Luhtala composed the music, Arsen Sarkisiants was the cinematographer, Antti Reikko handled editing, and Kari Kankaanpää served as production designer.[6]

The film's budget was €1.625 million, of which €500,000 was provided by the Finnish Film Foundation. It was shot primarily in the Helsinki area.[7]

Reception

The Worst Idea Ever received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the performances and themes, others criticized its uneven pacing and narrative structure.[8][9] The film was Finland's ninth most-watched movie during its opening weekend, with 4,992 viewers.[10] It attracted a total of 17,086 viewers during its theatrical run.[11]

Cast

References

  1. ^ "Järjettömän paska idea". Finnish Film Foundation. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  2. ^ "Pamela Tolan Järjettömän paska idea -trailerissa soi Irinan sinkku Rikoskumppani". ePressi. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
  3. ^ "Järjettömän paska idea". Finnkino. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  4. ^ "Pamela Tolan elokuva ystävyydestä – Järjettömän paska idea". ePressi. 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  5. ^ "Pamela Tolan rönsyilevässä elokuvassa kohtaukset jäävät irrallisiksi kokonaisuudesta". Helsingin Sanomat. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  6. ^ "Järjettömän paska idea – elokuvan arvostelu". Episodi. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  7. ^ "Järjettömän paska idea". Finnish Film Foundation. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  8. ^ "Pamela Tolan ensi-iltaelokuva – Jos sinulla on järjettömän paska idea, luota siihen". Kulttuuritoimitus. 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  9. ^ "Järjettömän paska idea ei ole yhtään paska idea". Muropaketti. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
  10. ^ "Top 20: Avatar: The Way of the Water jatkaa kärjessä". Finnish Film Foundation. 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  11. ^ "Katsojaluvut". Finnish Film Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-27.