The film has in its cast some of the finest comic actors available, but mostly wastes them in inane jokes. The entire plot revolves on the stereotype that Pontic Greeks (an ethnic minority in Greece) are idiots, so much of the plot recycles old jokes about their supposed stupidity. Unfortunately, none of them are particularly amusing or interesting.
The film's depiction of Germany is unusually detailed and at times cynical. Unfortunately, "humor" is provided by rather stale anti-German stereotypes, with some dating back to World War II. A doctor who resembles Adolf Hitler and beats up his own patients is treated as a highlight, but physical abuse is not that funny as a subject matter.
The film has two romantic subplots: The arranged marriage of Giorikas to the ugly sister of his best friend, and the rescue romance between Kostikas and the sister of one of his enemies. Neither is particularly well-developed. Giorikas repeatedly comments about his bride's unattractive looks and general behavior, but does not oppose the wedding arrangements. Kostikas protects a pretty woman from two jerks who were harassing her, then has a couple of dates with her and the finale features his wedding day. They know next to nothing about each other, have few on-screen interactions, and Kostikas is unemployed when he proposes, but nobody finds their wedding to be a hasty decision.
The film provides a couple of memorable moments, but otherwise suffers from poor writing and undeveloped characters.
The film's depiction of Germany is unusually detailed and at times cynical. Unfortunately, "humor" is provided by rather stale anti-German stereotypes, with some dating back to World War II. A doctor who resembles Adolf Hitler and beats up his own patients is treated as a highlight, but physical abuse is not that funny as a subject matter.
The film has two romantic subplots: The arranged marriage of Giorikas to the ugly sister of his best friend, and the rescue romance between Kostikas and the sister of one of his enemies. Neither is particularly well-developed. Giorikas repeatedly comments about his bride's unattractive looks and general behavior, but does not oppose the wedding arrangements. Kostikas protects a pretty woman from two jerks who were harassing her, then has a couple of dates with her and the finale features his wedding day. They know next to nothing about each other, have few on-screen interactions, and Kostikas is unemployed when he proposes, but nobody finds their wedding to be a hasty decision.
The film provides a couple of memorable moments, but otherwise suffers from poor writing and undeveloped characters.
