Kaiserschmarrndrama

Actually on building a new life ... sort of. Even if our main character kind of tries everything to leave things as they were. Sometimes he does it actively and sometimes passively (like with his dad, where he knows which buttons to push - or rather what to say or not).

Now this is the seventh movie in the series if I'm not mistaken ... and it does not let up! Which is really something to behold - not just because I'm especially critical of other german movies, but because of the quality it has maintained throughout. And also because while it makes sense to have seen the other movies, each one of the series does work as a standalone movie too.

That is quite the achievement! And while the emphasis as always is on humor and comedy (yes even when there is death and murder), there is some sentimental aspect here. A feel of loss - that some people will really feel! And yet even in the most dramatic moment, there is humor to be found right after. Life goes on ... one way or another. And the movies keep on coming - and the film world is better for it! I should read the novels one day ... I know I should, but the movies do such a good job that I do not feel too much sorrow.

It had its funny moments, but what really bothered me is the toxic main character that just refuses to grow. "I don't want a new apartment I don't want new furniture".

Everybody is always so nice to him but he doesn't treat them with respect, even jeopardizing the relationship to his best friend.

And after countless episodes he still didn't learn a thing. To me it looks like the embodiment of a wrong male role model. At heart he is a child, being cooked and cared for by his granny and his long term girl friend. He smokes he drinks, he doesn't spend quality time with his girlfriend, but in the end she is always there when he needs something. So why grow up. To make him likeable at least he doesn't cheat and what you see is what you get.

The message: don't try to change conservative males. Only take them as they are.

I was born and raised in Bavaria between Munich and Landshut. Normally I really don't like german movies they are mostly the same story again and again. But every Eberhofer movie makes me laugh, happy and just makes me feel "home". And "Kaiserschmarrndrama" doesnt loses its charme and is as good as you expect when you have seen and loved the other Eberhofer movies. So go to theatres and enjoy our bavarian life :)