High Society

I don't know what's worse. The acting, the writing, the tired "swapped at birth" concept, the ridiculous characters are all in contention.

I have to admit, the movie is full of cliches. And even when it tries to play them down (in a moment of self reflection of Emilia Schüles character seen most notably), it cannot entirely get rid of them. It may think it is more clever than it is, in that and in other moments, but it really isn't.

Still the actors do a great job and help elevate the otherwise mediocre and overly used plot/"story" above average to say the least. The actors used here are really good as I said - even when they have to struggle through certain things. There is also a Citizen Kane reference that ... is quite weird to be honest. It uses a different name than "Rosebud" but ... well the intention is clear ... actually it isn't ... I'm not sure why this is in the movie. But that aside the movie is what it is supposed to be: silly fun.

I really don't understand the low rating. This movie is genius! Its satirical humor is easily on the level of "Scream Queens". Honestly, there are so many iconic quotes. I've probably seen it six times now and I still laugh out loud. People who dislike this, must have no understanding of satire and hate fun. The star-studded cast perfectly embody these clichéd characters and play really well off each other. (I also loved seeing Rick Kavanian again - in a role that is just perfect for him and will have you remember the times of Bully Parade). Furthermore, every straight woman, gay man (and straight man who is secure in his sexuality) will REALLY appreciate Jannis Niewöhner in a police uniform. I mean, damn...

"High Society" will have you in stitches with its dark and satirical humor but it still manages to have its tender moments and heartfelt scenes. You can even shed a tear, if you're in the mood.

So, star-studded cast, hilarious satire, a lot of heart, a good soundtrack,... what else could you want? Not to mention the production value makes you forget you're watching a German movie - and not a Hollywood production.

The only reason I'm not giving this 10 stars? There really should have been a better, more melodic song for the ending scene. Even though the main characters are in their mid-twenties, the fact that there is a narrator, combined with the way the ending is filmed, gives me a bit of a "late 90s / early 00s teenage movie vibe" - which I loooove. But you know what those movies always had? A banging ending song (I'm thinking "10 things I hate about you"). That really would have been the cherry on top.

"High Society" is way underrated and has stolen its way into my all-time-favorite list.