Pán na roztrhání: A vintage romp that shows its age, but in a good way

Is it worth the time?

Honestly, only if you're a sucker for 1930s aesthetics. It’s a breezy, lightweight flick that doesn't really try to reinvent the wheel. If you like classic European farce, you’ll probably find it cute. If you’re looking for a tight plot, you're going to be frustrated by how long it takes for characters to just say what they mean.

Watching this felt like digging through an old attic. It’s got that specific grain and that theatrical way of acting where everyone seems to be projecting to the back row of a theater. Sometimes it's endearing. Sometimes it makes you want to check your watch.

The rhythm of the thing

The pacing is… well, it’s not exactly modern. There are these long, lingering shots of people just walking through doorways that felt like they lasted for an eternity. I get it, they wanted to show off the set design, but I found myself zoning out while waiting for the next joke to land.

Then there’s the dialogue. It’s rapid-fire, almost like a precursor to the screwball comedies that were blowing up over in Hollywood around the same time. The banter is sharp when it works, but it feels a bit like reading an old etiquette manual at other times. It reminded me a little of the energy in A Midnight Romance, where the social stakes feel high even though the plot is basically just people chasing each other around.

Odd little details

• The way the background extras act like they’re in a silent film even when the main characters are talking.
• The wardrobe choices are fantastic, even if they clearly had a limited budget for changes.
• There’s a specific scene in a study that is lit so strangely it looks like the sun is having a minor breakdown.

It’s not trying to be a deep, existential piece of art. It’s just a movie about people being messy. Sometimes that’s enough. I really liked how it didn't try to force a moral lesson down my throat by the time the credits rolled. It just kind of… stopped. Which felt honest.

If you've seen other stuff from this era, like Toupay or Not Toupay, you’ll recognize the vibe immediately. It’s comfortable. It’s a bit dusty. It’s exactly what you’d expect, for better or worse. 🎞️