Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Fatma Suarez The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

gregoryralph I am neither an avid movie fan nor an accomplished review contributor but felt compelled to relate the exuberance I felt when I first saw this film. I have repeated the experience and still remain enthralled. I really felt that it was a documentary - a real life expose rather than a dramatized film. The music is absolutely delightful and I am trying to ascertain how I might learn the title and obtain a copy - it lingers and frankly haunts me a little. The entire experience was so rewarding that I fear I will judge all other movies I and tempted to view by this standard. The hero is not really a comedian but someone who has made a judgment about his behavior - deciding that in his old age he will be himself. His character is such that he does not take life seriously and that might be interpreted as comic however that is not his intention it seems. His long-suffering wife does make an attempt to rectify what she sees as the error of his ways but, in the end, he is a hero because whilst conceding slightly, he has the courage of his convictions.

Atul Kumthekar Similar comment is posted earlier. But this did kind of warn me of my future not so far ahead in future! Financial management is key to success and may even famous people do not do it and face the peril in the end. Developed country or not, it is the same story. The wife's approach looks right but the husband seem right too. As money is not the end in itself. Have it enough so as to not to waste time on worrying - know that limit of yours, is what I would say, is my take away from this movie.Now writing these lines just to make the review more than 10 lines as mandated by guidelines :) - the actors seems genuinely common people and not the well known heroes, at least for me as I do not know much of the Czech film industry. One of the channels shows all such international films and are usually pretty good. I am going to recommend this movie for local film clubs.

renee-77 I found this film to be one of those great heart-warming gems. The story line is tightly woven and the character development throughout fantastic! I am a big fan of non-US films anyway and this is right up there with: "Happenstance," "The Closet" even "King of Hearts." Vlastimil Brodsky as Fanda, is fantastic. It is a love story in the true sense of loving life and the twists and turns it takes to get the viewer to understand/enjoy Fanda's view of life (which nearly costs himmore than he is prepared to give) are wonderful. His co-star Stelle Zazvorkova is unforgettable as his fed-up wife. I highly recommend this movie for the whole family--my children loved it.

petko-cz As a Czech I am very pleased when I read these comments here. I am absolutely sure that this film is great. And what you maybe don't know is that story was specially written for Mr. Brodský. The man you can see is him and his typical attitude - to live and to resist death. He was one of great actors and we are very lucky that we he has made so many beautiful films during his life. You are lucky you could see at least one of them. Enjoy.