Free and Easy
Densuke Hamazaki is an office worker at Suzuki Construction and gets transferred to the main Tokyo office. After settling in to his surrounding along with his wife Eri, Densuke befriends an elderly man named Ichinosuke Suzuki. Ichinosuke is a lonely and old man who learns to enjoy life again through his friendship with Densuke. Meanwhile, Densuke is completely unaware that Ichinosuke is the boss of his construction company. The two men become friends through their shared passion for fishing.
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Plot Summary
A dim-witted aspiring actor, Skip, is convinced by his slick friend, Marty, to take a job as a gigolo. Skip soon finds himself in a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous situations as he tries to navigate the world of escort services and avoid trouble with a dangerous gangster.
Critical Reception
Free and Easy was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who widely panned its nonsensical plot, crude humor, and uninspired performances. It is generally considered a low-quality exploitation film.
What Reviewers Say
- Widely criticized for its juvenile humor and predictable, nonsensical plot.
- Performances are generally seen as uninspired, contributing to the film's low quality.
- The film is often labeled as a poor attempt at an erotic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Free and Easy' is largely negative, with common complaints focusing on its lack of humor, poor writing, and generally unengaging storyline.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for being one of Traci Lords' early mainstream film roles after her controversial past.
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