Tomme Tønner is a Norwegian gangster comedy written and directed by Leon Bashir and Sebastian Dalén.
The film follows three gangsters as they try to rise up the ranks, only to face setbacks and obstacles.
[2] Tomme Tønner premiered in Norway on 8 January 2010.
[3][4] The film was reviewed with a "die throw" of 5 in Rogalands Avis,[5] 4 in Aftenposten,[6] Dagsavisen,[7] Dagbladet,[8] Bergens Tidende,[9] Bergensavisen[10] and Klassekampen;[11] 3 in VG,[12] Stavanger Aftenblad[13] and Fædrelandsvennen;[14] and 2 in Adresseavisen.
[16] Leif Ove Larsen noted that the film was "Made in the style of Guy Ritchie's films from London's underworld" and that both it and the sequel "make fun of cultural stereotypes as well universal pretentiousness and stupidity, not the least by quoting from iconic comedies in the history of Norwegian national cinema.