Musica-stop

Original title: Die Post geht ab

1962
1h 30m

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Willy goes to probate court, he had hoped for a good inheritance, but his uncle only left him a rust-bucket of a minibus. Willy (trumpet) and his friend Franz (slide trombone), are musicians... Read allWilly goes to probate court, he had hoped for a good inheritance, but his uncle only left him a rust-bucket of a minibus. Willy (trumpet) and his friend Franz (slide trombone), are musicians with the Bambus (bamboo) Band. They are still planning to take their vacation trip to the... Read allWilly goes to probate court, he had hoped for a good inheritance, but his uncle only left him a rust-bucket of a minibus. Willy (trumpet) and his friend Franz (slide trombone), are musicians with the Bambus (bamboo) Band. They are still planning to take their vacation trip to the south, to Trieste, Italy, and on to Yugoslavia, only now they will use their own minibus.... Read all

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Disappointing Heinz Erhardt formula rom-com

The usual suspects in yet another predictable musical comedy about a Southern Holiday with even more predictable complications. Unlike other typical such low-budget Wirtschaftswunder films starring Germany's #1 Comic of his time, this one is likely the one with the most shallow and disappointing plot.

Vivi Bach does her obligatory little song, Heinz Erhard cracks a few forgettable one-liners, Chris "Mr. Pumpernickel" Howland is doing another imitation of himself, and the also-rans are along for the bumpy ride to (seemingly) nowhere. If the story of a vacation trip to Italy, won in a cheesy talent contest, and organized by a troupe of happy-go-lucky (and notoriously broke) young musicians, won't hold your attention, then perhaps the nauseatingly repetitive instrumental tune of "Happy Jose" will do the trick?

The 2 extra stars (if 1 is the lowest rating) are for the vibrant colors and the familiar faces of Germany's Golden Age of Entertainment. Sorry, but other than that, there is nothing positive to say about this movie. My suggestion: Skip this silly yarn and save your time for something, ANYTHING, else to watch!

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Trivia
Mr. Ratsam asks his secretary Wilma if she will make his big wish come true, and please say yes. Wilma, hopefully, thinks that he is finally proposing to her, so she says yes. Mr. Ratsam snaps, then take some dictation. Wilma is upset, and calls him a "diktator" ("dictator" - in a pun that works both in German and English).

Goofs
At about 30 minutes into the film, secretary Wilma is typing using the 2-finger method.

Quotes
Policeman: [translated into English] You have made it punishable by breaking and entering, and disturbing the peace with JAZZ instruments.
Franz: [translated into English, mimicking his voice sarcastically] Since when is JAZZ punishable?