I an a fan of Kenneth, but I can not say I enjoyed his interpretation of Kurt. The big problem being the Swedish long running Wallander, was excellent. The same applies to Zen, and Inspector Donnetti. Indigenous languages are part of the spirit of the movie, if filmed say in Rome or Venice and the characters speak English or German instead of Italian it loses something. Same with the British Wallander. Kenneth rendition was to me over sentimental, especially he obviously had a nervous breakdown after shooting someone in self defense. One could identify with the Swedish Wallander, bit cranky and world weary, totally self absorbed but with some vulnerability. Kenneth showed too much vulnerability. I mean to say, he should not have been working in that emotional and weak frame of mind. We all go through bad low times, but if you have a gun, they have to watch your reactions to certain situations so you don't over or under react,especially to protect others.
I mean Wallander acted in haste that caused the GSPs to attack him, with his partner forced to shoot them. And the owners reaction that nearly killed her. No I would give the Swedish Wallander 9 out of 10. Zen well English speaking cops in Rome, no wonder it only went for 3 episodes. I like Inspector Donetti, but speaking in German, oh no. But I still enjoyed watching as it caught the spirit of Venice and the Venetian cops.
I mean Wallander acted in haste that caused the GSPs to attack him, with his partner forced to shoot them. And the owners reaction that nearly killed her. No I would give the Swedish Wallander 9 out of 10. Zen well English speaking cops in Rome, no wonder it only went for 3 episodes. I like Inspector Donetti, but speaking in German, oh no. But I still enjoyed watching as it caught the spirit of Venice and the Venetian cops.