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The Green Butchers
Overview
Svend and Bjarne work for a butcher in a small Danish town. Fed up with their boss' arrogance, they decide to start their own butcher shop. After dismal beginnings, an unfortunate accident happens which coincides with a large order of meat. One hasty decision leads to another and soon the business thrives. In the meantime, Bjarne has to deal with his twin brother who has been in coma for years following a gruesome car accident.
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63%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Gruesome as it may sound, Butchers is a likeable, well-made film and a genuine comedy.
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
Fresh
You might not want to dine with this group, especially if they brought the meat. But it's OK to play with the knives a little.
Michael Booth, Denver Post
Rotten
While it's got a refreshingly dry, nasty tone, the film is never quite as funny as it needs to be.
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Rotten
It's much ado about mutton.
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
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