Ez a villa eladó: A Villa That Doesn't Want to Be Sold

Is it worth your time?

If you've got a soft spot for black-and-white comedies where everyone is shouting in a hallway, you'll probably have a good time with Ez a villa eladó. It’s light, it’s silly, and it moves with that frantic energy old Hungarian films seem to do so well. If you’re looking for something heavy or grounded, stay away. This is pure stage-play energy on screen.

The whole premise is basically a giant prank. A rich guy wants to work, the staff wants to keep the house, and chaos ensues. It’s the kind of movie where doors are slammed every three minutes. Sometimes it works, sometimes it’s just exhausting.

The Butler Did It

The butler is the real MVP here. He’s the one pulling the strings, and you can see him enjoying the panic he’s causing. There’s a specific scene where the agents are trying to convince a buyer the walls are falling down, and it feels like they’re just making it up as they go. It’s not smooth, but it’s funny because of how desperate they are.

Speaking of old-school comedies, it reminds me a bit of the frantic pacing in The Tough Guy. Both have that vibe where the plot is just an excuse to let the actors be as loud as possible.

Odd Little Moments

• The way people walk into rooms in this movie feels like they are on springs.
• The dialogue is so fast I had to rewind twice just to catch a joke about a leaky roof.
• There’s a vase that gets moved around so many times I started to worry it was going to break for real.

The movie doesn't try to be profound. It just wants to keep you laughing at the rich people being tricked. Does it get a bit repetitive? Sure. Does it overstay its welcome? Maybe just a smidge. But for a rainy afternoon, it's a solid little escape. 🏠

It’s nowhere near as moody as The Past of Mary Holmes, and thank god for that. Sometimes you don't need a mystery. You just need a butler with a bad idea and a villa that nobody is allowed to buy.