Die Supernasen
Tommy loses his job as a make-up artist at Bayerischer Rundfunk after fogging an announcer with hairspray and then insulting her; Mike is dumped by his girlfriend because, on the one hand, he only cares about his music and, on the other hand, he is financially stranded. So they both need money and decide to become detectives. On behalf of a rich industrialist, they are to shadow his wife and take photos of her cheating. So Mike and Tommy travel to Bad Spänzer, where the lady is staying. But she is as faithful as gold, so Mike, disguised as a Prussian, makes advances to her so that Tommy can take the required photos. But Tommy soon has to slip into a costume, too: Since Tommy looks deceptively similar to an Arab sheik, he is hired by the sheik's secret service to double him. What Tommy doesn't know: assassins want to kill the sheikh at all costs.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the misadventures of two bumbling German pilots, Mike and Tom, who get involved in various comical situations. Their escapades range from mistaken identities to absurd aerial maneuvers, all while trying to navigate their personal lives and professional duties. The plot is driven by slapstick humor and a series of escalating comedic misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
Die Supernasen was a significant box office success in Germany, capitalizing on the immense popularity of its lead comedic duo, Mike Krüger and Thomas Gottschalk. While critically panned for its lowbrow humor and nonsensical plot, it resonated strongly with a large audience looking for lighthearted entertainment. It is often remembered as a quintessential product of its time in German comedy cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its star power and broad appeal.
- Criticized for its predictable and often juvenile humor.
- Seen as a light and escapist comedy for its target audience.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally mixed, with many viewers appreciating the comedic chemistry of Mike Krüger and Thomas Gottschalk and enjoying the slapstick elements. However, others found the humor to be dated and the plot lacking substance.
Fun Fact
The film was a major commercial success in Germany, becoming one of the highest-grossing German films of 1983, largely due to the established fame of its lead actors from their popular television show 'Die Goldene Eins'.
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