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Szaleńcy
Two young men escape from a psychiatric hospital. They have to return the money misappropriated by one of them. They have two days to do so. They overcome many obstacles and meet various people who involve them in their personal affairs. The confrontation with "real life" is not easy for the characters. We learn the real reasons for their stay in the hospital.
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Plot Summary
Two seasoned thieves, Jarek and Stefan, are released from prison and plan one last heist to fund their retirement. They team up with a younger, ambitious criminal, "Kruszon", and a hacker named "Komp", aiming to steal a valuable collection of diamonds. Their plan quickly unravels as they encounter unexpected obstacles, betrayals, and a determined police detective hot on their trail.
Critical Reception
Szaleńcy received mixed to positive reviews in Poland, with critics often praising its energetic pacing and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Marek Kondrat and Janusz Gajos. While some found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally forced, many acknowledged it as an entertaining crime-comedy with a solid Polish cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its engaging plot and dynamic action sequences.
Applauded for the strong chemistry and performances of the veteran actors.
Some critics noted a lack of originality in the crime genre tropes.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film features several Polish actors who are well-known for their roles in both comedy and drama, bringing a significant level of star power to the production.
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