The adventures of smart soldier Gustav Diestelbeck include managing his superior officer, competing for the canteneer's daughter, evading punishment for discipline faults and hosting Prinz Willibald during his visit to the regiment..
Is this for you? If you like old-school German comedies with lots of mustache-twirling and frantic running around, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you prefer your cinema with a bit of grit or real emotional stakes, stay far away. This isn't exactly Oliver Twist, if you catch my drift. Honestly, the whole thing ...
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"Is this for you? If you like old-school German comedies with lots of mustache-twirling and frantic running around, you’ll probably have a decent time. If you prefer your cinema with a bit of grit or real emotional stakes, stay far away. This isn't exactly Oliver Twist, if you catch my drift. Honestly, the whole thing feels like a stage play that someone decided to film on a whim. The blocking is weirdly static, like everyone is waiting for an audience to clap before they move to the next mark. ..."
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