Der verliebte Blasekopp: A weird trip back in time

Is this thing worth a watch?

Honestly, only if you are a completionist for early German film or just have a weird sense of humor. If you want a tight story or anything resembling modern pacing, you will probably hate it. It’s messy. It feels like a fever dream that someone decided to put on celluloid for no reason at all.

The whole premise hinges on this guy and his, uh, distinct physical features. It’s the kind of broad, slapstick character comedy that feels ancient even for its time. Sometimes the gags land, but mostly they just leave you staring at the screen wondering who thought this was a good idea.

The vibe is... inconsistent

Watching this made me think of A Woman of the World, but like, if it were stripped of all the charm and replaced with a weird, dusty enthusiasm. There are moments where the camera just lingers on someone’s reaction for way too long. It’s awkward. Really awkward.

You can tell the actors were trying their best with what they had. Clementine Plessner pops up and seems like she’s in a completely different movie than the rest of the cast. It’s wild. One minute things are somewhat grounded, the next it’s pure chaos.

• That one scene in the parlor? It goes on for about 40 seconds too long.
• The music choice is... aggressive.
• I swear I saw an extra in the background just staring at the wall for a full minute.

It lacks the polish of something like Wings of the Morning, obviously. But there’s a certain grime to it that’s hard to look away from. It’s not a masterpiece, it’s not even really a 'good' film by most standards. It’s just there, existing in its own little bubble of weirdness.

Don't look for a deep message. There isn't one. It’s just a man with a weird head trying to get a date. If you go in expecting a life-changing experience, you’re setting yourself up for a long afternoon. 🎥