In this operetta, a singer and a ballet master enjoying a retreat in the Balkans are mistaken for bandits..
Is it worth the watch? If you like your movies fluffy and smelling like 1930s European charm, this is your ticket. It is not for the person who needs a dark, gritty thriller to stay awake. If you prefer your cinema to have actual consequences, you’ll probably hate it. It’s basically a long, musical shrug. The whole pr...
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Johannes Meyer
Robert Thornby
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"Is it worth the watch? If you like your movies fluffy and smelling like 1930s European charm, this is your ticket. It is not for the person who needs a dark, gritty thriller to stay awake. If you prefer your cinema to have actual consequences, you’ll probably hate it. It’s basically a long, musical shrug. The whole premise is built on the kind of mistake that wouldn't last five minutes in the real world. A singer and a ballet master go to the Balkans to relax and suddenly they’re public enemy n..."
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