The film is widely praised for its balance of gritty realism and unexpected tenderness. Unlike the darker first two Dogme films ( The Celebration and The Idiots ), Mifune is often described as a "charmer" that uses the movement's strict technical rules—such as natural lighting and hand-held cameras—to create a personal and moving character study.
: Critics highlight the superb acting and the "brusque realism" of Kragh-Jacobsen's direction, which allows a "surprising sweetness" to emerge from scenes of cruelty and degradation. Mifunes sidste sang subtitles Hungarian
“The brusque realism of Kragh-Jacobsen's style... allows a surprising sweetness to emerge.” The New York Times · 26 years ago Mifune (1999) - IMDb The film is widely praised for its balance