Review of 'Beck – Den osynlige mannen' Highlights Superficial Storytelling
Review of the film 'Beck – Den osynlige mannen' highlights its superficial storytelling.
Key Points
- • Beck – Den osynlige mannen premiered on June 21, 2025, on TV4 Play Plus.
- • The film addresses a murder investigation linked to influencer Victor Roos and toxic masculinity.
- • Critics highlight its failure to engage with pressing issues like gang crime in Sweden.
- • The film receives a rating of 3 out of 5, seen as an improvement but lacking depth.
The latest film in the revered Swedish series, "Beck – Den osynlige mannen," premiered on June 21, 2025, via TV4 Play Plus, capturing the attention of fans. Directed by Per Hanefjord, this 52nd installment features notable performances from Valter Skarsgård and Jennie Silfverhjelm among others. With a runtime of 90 minutes, the film is characterized by suspense but ultimately falls short in depth, earning a critical rating of 3 out of 5 from reviewer Rosemari Södergren.
Critics have pointed out the film’s missed opportunity to explore pressing contemporary issues, most notably the surge of gang crime in Sweden. According to the review, the plot follows a murder investigation connected to influencer Victor Roos, who promotes harmful ideologies reminiscent of toxic masculinity, yet handles such critical themes in a superficial manner. Although the returning characters, particularly Alex and her team, show growth, the film’s narrative is described as "messy" and lacking a compelling core.
Södergren notes that while this entry is an improvement over its predecessor, it raises concerns about the franchise’s reluctance to engage meaningfully with significant societal themes, prompting questions about its future direction.
Despite its shortcomings, "Beck – Den osynlige mannen" manages to maintain a level of entertainment, yet it is clear that fans may yearn for the richer storytelling exhibited in earlier films of the series.