Catweazle

Otto at least looks a bit like the 70s catweazle, but he still plays far too much as he always plays. Too much Otto-like. The sets look lovely though, the cast plays halfway well. The movie is mostly a kid's movie, and it's okay for that. Otherwise rather kitschy and clichéd.

It's far bigger than a spoon. And while there may be some innuendos hidden here, the movie is overall kid friendly. But I am getting ahead of myself. Let me first say that I have not seen the original this is based on. So I cannot compare if this holds up to what you might have liked in the original.

That being said, Otto Waalkes who plays the titular character seems to look exactly like the character or rather actor who already played the role many decades ago. His humor probably is different. With Otto - well you get Otto. That should be clear by now. Not a bad thing, but something you should be aware of ... some nice jokes all around and a lot of predictable stuff happening.

Anyone who expects the quality of the former series will be bitterly disappointed. I like Otto a lot, but he should have kept his hands off this cult.

I haven't seen the original show this movie is based on but as expected with a german comedy this isn't funny. Characters are as predictable from the beginning on. Even as a fan of Otto Waalkes earlier works everything is as boring as youd expect and a. This is an prime example of how unfunny german comedies are.

And not funny. It has nothing to do with the spirit of the original catweazle. And why gives nearly everybody in the movie the boy the feeling, he is too fat? This is not funny.