Look, if you hate old black-and-white comedies where people shout for no reason, you should probably skip this one. But if you want to see what passed for a good time in 1932 Berlin, it's actually a pretty decent ride. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece like The Gold Rush, but it has this manic energy that keeps you fro...
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"Look, if you hate old black-and-white comedies where people shout for no reason, you should probably skip this one. But if you want to see what passed for a good time in 1932 Berlin, it's actually a pretty decent ride. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece like The Gold Rush, but it has this manic energy that keeps you from checking your phone. It’s mostly worth watching for Hansi Niese, who is basically a human whirlwind in every scene she’s in. The plot is about a secret—a 'sweet' one, obviously—..."
Michael Feuerstein, Jacques Bachrach
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