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Release Date:
3 December 2003 (Czech Republic)
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Plot:
Inspired by the stories of the American writer Raymond Chandler, the classical hero is private detective Phil Marlowe...
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Awards:
3 wins
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1 nomination
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User Comments:
Second-Rate Comedy
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Also Known As:
Smart Philip (International: English title)
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Runtime:
95 min
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Marhoul's so-called comedy was a little bit embarrassing attempt to remake successful theatre play into the movie. The play itself might have been really funny at the theatre... but ain't working on-screen. Some of the jokes are brilliant, but most of it can be considered for childish. And the same duality can be found in acting. I cannot get rid of the strange feeling, that Tomas Hanak (Filip) was READING (not telling) his narrative parts. Pavel Liska (Charlie Brown) totally embarrassed himself as a "wanna-be-so-funny" idiot, speaking with an idiotic voice and making silly faces. His little parts made me feel down. On the other hand, other actors were really good - Vilma Cibulkova as the femme fatale with drinking problems or the psychotic director of the asylum wonderfully performed by Milan Steindler. Really positive and also cute were cameo appearances of Czech artists Frantisek Skala and Jaroslav Rona. In conclusion: 4/10 is a good rating for film with no real story.