krloise I think this is very different kind of horror movie than others what I have see. I like how people are normal and they are not expecting anything, but still atmosphere is very tense. Differens comes from characters and how they act. I like how the plot goes, you get small pieces all the time why things happen like they do.Movie could be a little longer, maybe even 10 to 15min. Maybe something at the end before police? --- Spoiler --- Few things bothers me. At the cellar there was a window, why they did not open it so the sun light could brighten the room? Also to me it seem that these guys did not have very good survival instinct. I would not go to lay down on the floor with the girl who have just choke me.I want to see more of these. More like this horror movies.

Rich Wright Nordic Noir may be all the rage at the moment, and The Killing and The Bridge are indeed impressive achievements. But Thale proves the old Scandinavians are no slouch when it comes to horror movies either... although this particular one isn't the 'quake in your frilly knickers' sort.Instead, it provides a fascinating insight on what might happen if an 'alien' creature was kept prisoner by a well-meaning scientist, and the resulting fallout when two men hired to clean out the property find her, after said egghead dies. She demonstrates incredible power, psychic abilities and weird eating habits, but there are some ruthless people after her who'll let nothing stand in their way. Alongside members of her own race, who want her back...It ain't thrill a minute, but the plot and performances are of sufficient quality to keep one hooked, and even moving in some cases. Being short in length helps too, keeping unnecessary padding at bay for the most part. Special mention must go to Silje Reinamo, who not only convinces as a sympathetic extraterrestrial creature, but bravely hops around starkers for half the duration. Oops, hope I haven't unwittingly attracted the wrong sort of audience with that revelation... 6/10

Paul Magne Haakonsen I must admit that the DVD cover for the movie is quite alluring, and I had the sense that it would either be a good movie or fail miserably. And now having seen it, I must say that I was impressed.The movie isn't extraordinary in any way, as it was limited by budget and also limited to a very small aspect of a potentially greater storyline. But still, the movie was entertaining and good fun to watch.Now, when I say that I was impressed, I mean by the performances put on by Silje Reinåmo (playing Thale), Erlend Nervold (playing Elvis) and especially Jon Sigve Skard (playing Leo). They did really good jobs with their characters and carried the movie so well.I believe that you have to really be accustomed to Norwegian folklore and legends to really get the storyline of this movie. Without such knowledge, the movie can be a little bit indifferent I suppose. And one thing that I was puzzled about was why Thale was so different from the other Hulda people in the forest. Gives you something to think about.The story in "Thale" is about Leo and Elvis who are out deep in the forest on a cleaning job on a very messy site, when they discover a hidden entrance to a basement. They scale the stairs and find a small laboratory of sorts hidden beneath the surface. And here they also find a young, beautiful, naked woman in a bathtub. Leo and Elvis find themselves wrapped up in some mysterious events as they start to find out who or what Thale really is.This movie came out of nowhere and proved to be good fun to watch. Norway has more to offer than just majestic scenery and black metal.

moshdesigner I really didn't like this movie. Perhaps because I am unfamiliar with the myth it is based upon, perhaps because my Latin culture is so different from that from the Nordics. The acting seemed flat to me; the responses to climatic moments are emotionless and stiff. Both the male actors gave dull performances. On the other hand, the FX are quite good for a shoestring budget and the photography and lighting are quite well done.The movie starts with an interesting gory tone. And it has some classic elements of suspense, horror and fiction movies. But it sadly never reaches neither a suspense nor a scary climax. Yes, there is a tale about a mythical creature, but her purpose in the plot is nowhere to be seen. I felt no bond to any character in the film. They seemed to be just a couple of actors reciting lines which most of the times were cut short before actually saying something. The plot made little sense to me.Go smell a flower instead, take a walk. Spend your time on something else; don't waste your time on this. Unless you are Norwegian; perhaps then this will click for you.