Take It Easy
A youth film set in the summer of 1945, when the war in Europe has finally ended. For 17-year-old Herbert and his schoolmate Allan, their regular hangout is the Munich Inn, where Leo Mathisen's orchestra plays. The orchestra's drummer, Spjæt, is Herbert's idol, while Allan is more interested in the cloakroom attendant Anita than in the music. Herbert lives alone with his mother, who is a pianist. He has a job as a delivery boy at a grocery store, but supplements his income by trading on the black market. The black market goods, which can be sold at the München Kroen, are obtained in exchange for things Herbert has stolen from his mother or the grocer. Eventually, he even sells his mother's grand piano. A black American officer, whom he has befriended, intervenes when the business starts to go too far.
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Plot Summary
A veteran boxer, nearing the end of his career, struggles to make a comeback while dealing with personal demons and the temptations of the boxing world. He is caught between loyalty to his former trainer and the allure of a new, potentially dangerous manager.
Critical Reception
Take It Easy received a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely panning its convoluted plot and uneven performances. While some appreciated its attempt at a gritty boxing drama, many found it to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Often cited for its predictable narrative and a lack of compelling character development.
- Some viewers noted the fight choreography as a minor positive, though it couldn't save the film.
- Criticized for trying to emulate classic boxing films without adding anything new.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Take It Easy' is largely unavailable or non-existent on public platforms like Google Reviews, indicating it did not garner significant audience attention or discussion.
Fun Fact
Christopher Coppola, the director, is the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola and a cousin to Nicolas Cage and Sofia Coppola.
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