Mikkel, Dave and Roy are all killed in a violent fight, leaving Petter with an apparent upper hand against Lars and Lisa.

Upon arrival of the police, the couple, united by reignited feelings, share a self-flattering versions of events, presenting themselves as brave and heroic.

[2] Sigurd Vik writes in Filmpolitiet that "in good Tarantino-style, well-known Norwegian songs, including riff-strong Møkkamann (Dumdum Boys) and cool Fru Johnsen,[c] are used to give impact, added value and style points to several sequences".

He also notes that "the surprises come close, the flesh wounds come even closer and there is a wild and wonderful energy in many of the scenes that drive the action forward".

[4] NRK critic Birger Vestmo notes that "funny and physically demanding roles from well-known actors, such as Aksel Hennie, Noomi Rapace og Atle Antonsen", contributed to the film's success.

[6] Lena Wilson writes in The New York Times that "while that concept promises a fun, agile thriller", the film "descends into a juvenile, nihilistic mess".

Wilson concludes that it is "occasionally fun, but other films have handled gleeful gore and psychological torture with a far more skillful touch" and compares it to Funny Games, stating that "it doesn't do itself any favors by inviting that comparison".

[8] Jude Dry of IndieWire, calls it "devilishly fun", with its genre sitting between "thriller, horror, and comedy".

[9] An American remake also titled The Trip, directed by Jorma Taccone and starring Jason Segel, Samara Weaving and Timothy Olyphant, is being filmed.